The Night of the Devils
1972, Italian. Directed by Giorgio Ferroni.
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In this adaptation of Tolstoy's story the Wurdulak, a mentally ill patient known as Nicola flashes back to horrifying experiences that he encountered while driving through the country. Upon damaging his car, Nicola sets out for help, only to meet a mysterious family that lives in total fear of someone or something. This evil force slowly penetrates the household and thrusts each of its members into a frenzy of absolute terror.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Night of the Devils
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 April 1972
- Original title
- La notte dei diavoli
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Romano Migliorini, Eduardo Manzanos, Gianbattista Mussetto
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What The Night of the Devils is based on
The Night of the Devils is based on The Family of the Vourdalak, an 1884 novel by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy.
Novel · 1884
The Family of the Vourdalak
By Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy
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The Night of the Devils: quick answers
Is The Night of the Devils worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night of the Devils?
The Night of the Devils runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Night of the Devils have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Night of the Devils. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Night of the Devils parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Night of the Devils is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Night of the Devils on?
The Night of the Devils isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night of the Devils?
If you liked The Night of the Devils, try Mostly Ghostly 3: One Night in Doom House, Nightbooks, The Witches.
Who directed The Night of the Devils?
The Night of the Devils (1972) was directed by Giorgio Ferroni and stars Gianni Garko, Agostina Belli, Roberto Maldera.
What is The Night of the Devils based on?
The Night of the Devils is based on The Family of the Vourdalak, an 1884 novel by Aleksey Konstantinovich Tolstoy.