The Haunted Castle (1896)

The Haunted Castle (1896)

1896 3 Minutes

Fantasy | Horror

A bat flies into an ancient castle and transforms itself into Mephistopheles himself. Producing a cauldron, Mephistopheles conjures up a young girl and various supernatural creatures, one of which...

Overall Rating

6 / 10
Verdict: Good
  • Le Manoir Du Diable utilises its spooky themes to evoke amusement rather than fear. Titled 'The Devil's Castle' here in the UK, it is claimed to be the very first "horror" film due to the imagery of spectres, demons and vampirism. In actual fact,... Read the full review »