Movies that have Satan as a character

lester1/2jr · October 18, 2005, 05:04:00 PM

I was watching "left behind" the evangelical christian movie. I'm pretty far from what you'd call an evangelical christian. (I'm from Massachusetts, I don't think it's even technically possible for me)but I was way into it. Mainly because of it's crazy Twilight Zone plot and bad acting.

What I also liked was there is a guy who is THE anti-christ. He's the head of the UN. Kofi Annan I guess, but white. So they talk about all this stuff and you see him. It seems to me that having Satan in your movie would be pretty daunting. one, you immediatly p**s off religious people. then, you run the risk of looking ridiculous, like a devil in a bad batman-style costume.

To make a long story short.... what are some movies that have Satan in them?

Shadowphile · October 18, 2005, 05:28:02 PM

The Omen series (the first three movies, anyway) featured the Anti-Christ, Damien. I know it wasn't what you asked for but i felt it was worth mentioning

Satan movies?

We have to start with Satan's School for Girls

Now do you mean just Satan or are we including Lucifer? If so, then we can add

Constantine
The Devil's Advocate

Wence · October 18, 2005, 06:20:09 PM

My first idea was "The DevilÂ´s Advocate", too.

Here some other bad and good movies that could fit:

- Warlock (1989)
- End of Days (1999), one of the few movies I like in spite of that they contain CGI
- Prime Evil (1988)
- Bedazzled (2000)

Ozzymandias · October 18, 2005, 07:03:37 PM

Don't forget the original Bedazzeled from 1968. Peter Cook was more believable as the Devil than Liz Hurley.

Derf · October 18, 2005, 07:41:51 PM

Santa Claus - Scratch is another name for the devil.

Legend - Ironically, the Big D is the only good thing in this movie.

Time Bandits - Good stuff all the way around.

Scottie · October 18, 2005, 08:14:25 PM

In 1922, Swedish director Benjamin Christensen put together a documentary about the history of witchcraft from its beginning up to the early 20th century. The film's depiction of the devil and its startling imagery made it one of the most controversial films for the time. It was lost, then rediscovered by Criterion DVD for a 2001 rerelease. Much of the film's realistic look and costume design is attributed to Christensen's background as a stage performer, but it didn't limit him to think on the stage. The scenes of witches flying utilizes some of the most elaborate lighting set ups and new optical printing technology to superimpose "flying" witches against a blank sky. It's a great film.

Ed, Ego and Superego · October 18, 2005, 09:12:38 PM

Lou Cypher in "Angel Heart". Not by name, but I think we can see the connection
-Ed

Ash · October 18, 2005, 09:18:46 PM

The end of "Tales From the Hood"

Clarence Williams III made a good mortician & devil!
"Muthaf**kasssssssss!"

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Shadowphile · October 18, 2005, 09:32:32 PM

The Devil and Daniel Webster another appearance under the name Scratch.

Can we count Dungeonmaster? Go Bull!

Shadowphile · October 18, 2005, 10:15:34 PM

South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut

Oh, God! You Devil (with George Burns in a dual role as God and the Devil)

dean · October 19, 2005, 06:40:22 AM

The Prophecy is a nice devil-type film, with Christopher Walken playing Gabriel and Viggo Mortensen as Lucifer. I haven't seen the sequels, but I enjoyed the first one. Can't really go wrong with Walken as some sort of evil demon.

odinn7 · October 19, 2005, 07:47:22 AM

Ozzymandias wrote:

> Don't forget the original Bedazzeled from 1968. Peter Cook was
> more believable as the Devil than Liz Hurley.

Perhaps he was more believable but I'd like to think that if there was such a thing as satan, it would look like her.

On topic...

Little Nicky- The wonderful (right...) Adam Sandler comedy
Devil's Messenger (1961)- Lon Chaney Jr.

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AndyC · October 19, 2005, 08:19:47 AM

Invitation to Hell, nifty little made-for-TV picture from the 80s, starring Robert Urich. Kind of a Stepford-style conspiracy story, and another of the stories featuring the devil as a hot woman. As a kid, I loved the idea of the hero putting on an experimental space suit to go into Hell and rescue people. That was cool. Would love to see it again, just to see if it still measures up.

I see somebody beat me to Mexican Santa Claus. Pretty lame devil in that one. Sets out to corrupt humanity by sending one incompetent demon to encourage three naughty kids. Great plan.

Gerry · October 19, 2005, 09:49:49 AM

Two of my favorites ANGEL HEART and HAXAN (a.k.a. WITCHCRAFT THROUGH THE AGES) have already been mentioned.

But my all time favorite is Mario Bava's LISA AND THE DEVIL (a.k.a. HOUSE OF EXORCISM). Who can beat Telly Savalas as the devil? I ask you that! Definitely get the LISA AND THE DEVIL version though and stay a hundred miles from the bastardized HOUSE OF EXORCISM version.

LH-C · October 19, 2005, 11:15:50 AM

One of my favorite actors, Robert Cavanah, did a film a few years ago called 'Talk Of The Devil' where he played Satan. It's basically a one man film where he talks to the camera. I haven't seen it, but have seen stills from it. And I don't think it will ever be released because the production company that made it has since filed for bankruptcy.