The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie
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with Creature from the Haunted SeaFilm Masters | 1961 | 2 Movies, 3 Cuts | 149 min | Not rated | Jan 16, 2024
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| Users |  | 0.0 |
| Reviewer |  | 3.0 |
| Overall | | 3.0 |
Overview
The Devil's Partner (1961)
An old hermit makes a pact with the devil and is resurrected as a young man. He poses as Nick Richards and begins practicing black magic in the hermit's shack. In sinister ceremonies involving sacrificial goats, Nick is able to transform into demonic animals and wreak havoc in a small town. The village sheriff and doctor begin to get suspicious after a series of deaths and are shocked as their horrifying fears are confirmed. Ed Nelson gives an eerie performance as the Devil's partner in this ghastly tale...
| Horror | 100% |
| Dark humor | Insignificant |
Specifications
Video
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1, 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Audio
See individual releases
Subtitles
English SDH
Discs
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Playback
Region A (B, C untested)
Review
Rating summary
| Movie |  | 2.5 |
| Video |  | 3.5 |
| Audio | | 3.5 |
| Extras |  | 4.0 |
| Overall | | 3.0 |
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie Review
Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman January 13, 2024Film Masters is continuing with its curation of some early and perhaps arguably lesser known Roger Corman or Corman adjacent offerings (courtesy of his Filmgroup production entity founded with his brother Gene), having already served up Beast from Haunted Cave and Ski Troop Attack, along with what is probably a better remembered Corman effort, The Terror (that release also included The Little Shop of Horrors). Though The Devil's Partner (or just Devil's Partner, as its actual title card reads) was evidently shot in 1958, according to the back cover of this release it really didn't get exhibited until 1961, when it was frequently paired on a double feature with Creature from the Haunted Cave. The first tale is a twist of sorts on a kind of quasi-Faustian conceit, whereas the second is a somewhat daffy offering that followed in the darkly comedic footsteps of A Bucket of Blood and that aforementioned Corman effort "starring" an out of control house plant.
For reviews of the two films included in this package, please click on the following links:
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray review
Creature from the Haunted Sea Blu-ray review
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality
Video quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality
Audio quality is assessed in the above linked reviews.
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras
Supplements on each disc are detailed in the above linked reviews. Additionally, this comes with another very nicely appointed insert booklet which offers essays by Mark McGee and Tom Weaver.
The Devil's Partner Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation
This double feature will probably excite lovers of cult monster movies and those interested in the history of Roger Corman and/or Filmgroup, but neither of these outings is probably ever going to make anyone's "must see" list. That said, Film Masters has gone the extra mile in attempting to restore some evidently very badly curated elements, and they've also thrown a great mix of supplements into the pot as well, which may make this more appealing for anyone considering making a purchase.