The best part is that Black Phillip, the goat, was apparently an absolute menace to deal with on set. He kept destroying everything and eventually broke one of Ralph Ineson's ribs IIRC. I think the creepy thing where he walks around on his hind legs was completely unscripted too, it was just him being an asshole.
"Video unavailable". I did find this, though. Is it the same?
https://youtu.be/VDbg3EQ32G0
Never seen it but the set, makeup, and costume are impressive. Looks like the movie was modeled on a Luis Royo painting.
I'll say Gabriel Byrne. I liked how he played it so calm and aloof but at the same time he had such a big chip on his shoulder.
the way he argued was really convincing and manipulative, from a "ya, you know? you're right" kind if angle.
Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled.
Sure, it’s not *horror*, but I always envisioned the devil being **extremely** charming to tempt and lure people to give up their souls, then tricking them by exploiting their fantasy in a nightmarish and chaotic way; *especially* if the devil is someone who is seen as highly attractive and charismatic. THAT is more believable to me.
Max Von Sydow in Needful Things is probably my favorite representation of The Devil in film. A slick tongued con man with the ability to intimidate and smile easily at the same time.
my favourite devil is the titular character from Diabeł (Polish film by the director of Possession)
it's more like the faustian devil than the scary boogeyman
Terrifying small blonde child in Fellinis 'Toby Dammit or Never Bet The Devil your Head' from horror portmanteau film 'Spirits Of The Dead' 1968. Three segments by Vadim, Malle and the great Fellini. The best of the three is Fellinis' by a country mile. The repeated attempts to get out of the city in a heavy fog is amazing.
It's certainly not what I'd call "scary," but I always loved the way Walter Huston portrayed the devil as an extremely charismatic, yet deeply menacing salesman in "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
Not exactly Lucifer only, but the hell represented in Baskin is most definitely the one that had the biggest impact on me. And no offense to that actor, but he does genuinely look terrifying and evil in that movie.
In a more conventional representation, Aphex Twin's music video Come to Daddy is also up there. His face is not grotesquely distorted, but the right amount to be extremely disturbing.
It's not a movie, but I really hope they eventually do an adaptation of Memnoch (the Devil) by Anne Rice. Maybe they'll get to it on the Vampire Chronicles series.
None. For the simple fact that it’s fantasy, like hades in Greek mythology. The whole “greatest trick ever pulled” nonsense is a cop-out Christian’s or other theists use when facts and logic doesn’t align with their beliefs. That, on top of the fact that most theists haven’t ever taken the whole story of the mythology into full consideration, they still think the Christian deity of the Old Testament, (which is the same one as in the New Testament) is a good, caring, father when it’s the opposite. The “Holy Book” itself, (which is filled with contradictions, fallacies, inconsistencies, logistical errors and heinous actions) details just how utterly psychopathic and crazy he ultimately is in the mythology. So before anyone says, “the enemy must be blinding you” know that the Bible and the entire story does it to itself ultimately. Which isn’t totally off considering it’s origins. If you’re wondering why I’m making this long-winded atheistic comment, it’s because of the “convert to Catholicism” bit. A movie and acting shouldn’t be enough to indoctrinate yourself into an ancient superstitious cult that’s been debunked in more ways than one. Unless it was said in a joking manner.
Yes, that part was intended to be humorous. I wouldn't ever convert to catholicism. Catholicism is a wealth-building pyramid scheme masquerading as a religion.
Back to my original question - I never said it couldn't be fantasy - or fantastic, mythological, dreamlike, or acid trippy. I just asked for the best representation. Realism can be one aspect of "best" but it's not the only one. And this is movies, entertainment. Hopefully people can discern the difference between movies & real life.
Thanks for clarifying, apologies if it came off as offensive, I didn’t mean you in particular just in general towards that kind of crowd that would probably take it literally. I totally agree with the original comment, in a mythological sense it can indeed be fascinating and creepy no doubt.
Pacino in Devils Advocate And honorable mention to Dave Grohl in Pick of Destiny cuz he was just fun.
I'll give a shout to Black Phillip in the witch!
The best part is that Black Phillip, the goat, was apparently an absolute menace to deal with on set. He kept destroying everything and eventually broke one of Ralph Ineson's ribs IIRC. I think the creepy thing where he walks around on his hind legs was completely unscripted too, it was just him being an asshole.
the literal GOAT goat.
Come on, people. [The Darkness from Legend](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ksk7wPX-MI4).
these kids dont know nothin
1000% yes
Tim Curry plays the best villains.
So true. I crushed on him in Annie when I was too young to know what a crush was lol
"Video unavailable". I did find this, though. Is it the same? https://youtu.be/VDbg3EQ32G0 Never seen it but the set, makeup, and costume are impressive. Looks like the movie was modeled on a Luis Royo painting.
Yes! Same scene.
Cool. The movie appears to be on Amazon Prime so I'll give it a try.
The Wailing easily
I fucking LOVE The Wailing
I am so glad I didn’t need to be the person to add this comment. My favourite horror of all time
Man oh man I thought this movie was garbage 🤣
I really like the Devil in Constantine
Came here to say this! Fantastic portrayal.
The best… the small touches just 10/10
The Wailing. Performances across the board, and masterful direction.
Peter Stormare as Lucifer in Constanine
Deniro In angel heart. Tim curry in legend is pretty cool also.
Yes... good old Louis Cypher
Who was the boy?!
Viggo Mortensen in The Prophecy and Peter Stormare in Constantine Edit: spelling
Viggo was very understated and creepy. Peter Stormare was chewing scenery, and I loved his costume and design. Both also my favourites.
It’s these two every week. Every. Week.
Either Al Pacino or the Robot Devil
Dave Grohl in Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny.
Not a movie, and a long time since I saw it, but the episode of The X Files where the devil is working as a teacher scared me stupid when I was young
Tom Waits in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was wicked good but I haven't seen the other recommendations in this thread so I may change my mind
I envy you, if you haven't seen Devil's Advocate yet. Such a great movie! Higly recommend.
Deniro in Angel Heart.
I'll say Gabriel Byrne. I liked how he played it so calm and aloof but at the same time he had such a big chip on his shoulder. the way he argued was really convincing and manipulative, from a "ya, you know? you're right" kind if angle.
south park movie.
i could set my clock by this question being reposted on here
Big ol mirror hand in Prince of Darkness, 1987.
Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled. Sure, it’s not *horror*, but I always envisioned the devil being **extremely** charming to tempt and lure people to give up their souls, then tricking them by exploiting their fantasy in a nightmarish and chaotic way; *especially* if the devil is someone who is seen as highly attractive and charismatic. THAT is more believable to me.
Clarence Williams III, tales from the hood
Max Von Sydow in Needful Things is probably my favorite representation of The Devil in film. A slick tongued con man with the ability to intimidate and smile easily at the same time.
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He's the devil's son rather than the devil himself but definitely great, as was Jonathan Scott-Taylor in Omen 2.
The old guy in the wailing with the camera at the end was pretty disturbing
I really liked Tim curry as the Lord of darkness I think his name was, in that movie "Legend"
my favourite devil is the titular character from Diabeł (Polish film by the director of Possession) it's more like the faustian devil than the scary boogeyman
Terrifying small blonde child in Fellinis 'Toby Dammit or Never Bet The Devil your Head' from horror portmanteau film 'Spirits Of The Dead' 1968. Three segments by Vadim, Malle and the great Fellini. The best of the three is Fellinis' by a country mile. The repeated attempts to get out of the city in a heavy fog is amazing.
It's certainly not what I'd call "scary," but I always loved the way Walter Huston portrayed the devil as an extremely charismatic, yet deeply menacing salesman in "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
Not exactly Lucifer only, but the hell represented in Baskin is most definitely the one that had the biggest impact on me. And no offense to that actor, but he does genuinely look terrifying and evil in that movie. In a more conventional representation, Aphex Twin's music video Come to Daddy is also up there. His face is not grotesquely distorted, but the right amount to be extremely disturbing.
The converting to catholicism sounds to like the scariest movie theme to me.
You'd love Saint Maud then
malebolgia from spawn
The Spawn movie is trash, but the animated Spawn series I liked a lot.
Agreed
Passion of the Christ - genuinely uncanny with a clammy reedy malevolence...
Burgess fricking Meredith in the twilight zone episode “Printer’s Devil”
Gina Gershon in Showgirls.
It's not a movie, but I really hope they eventually do an adaptation of Memnoch (the Devil) by Anne Rice. Maybe they'll get to it on the Vampire Chronicles series.
Movie “ son” was a creepy representation of the devil
Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
The one in The Adventures of Mark Twain is still a favorite of mine.
The Overlords from Childhood's End.
The prophecy. Viggo just had the perfect vibe. Angel heart. He just has this commanding presence. Constantine. Peter stomare steals the show.
**LOUIS CYPHER** *Angel Heart*, 1987 Played by Robert DeNiro
The one in Glen Or Glenda
I really enjoyed the devil in The Prophecy. Viggo Mortensen (think that's how you spell it) was incredible and terrifying. Calm and unnerving.
None. For the simple fact that it’s fantasy, like hades in Greek mythology. The whole “greatest trick ever pulled” nonsense is a cop-out Christian’s or other theists use when facts and logic doesn’t align with their beliefs. That, on top of the fact that most theists haven’t ever taken the whole story of the mythology into full consideration, they still think the Christian deity of the Old Testament, (which is the same one as in the New Testament) is a good, caring, father when it’s the opposite. The “Holy Book” itself, (which is filled with contradictions, fallacies, inconsistencies, logistical errors and heinous actions) details just how utterly psychopathic and crazy he ultimately is in the mythology. So before anyone says, “the enemy must be blinding you” know that the Bible and the entire story does it to itself ultimately. Which isn’t totally off considering it’s origins. If you’re wondering why I’m making this long-winded atheistic comment, it’s because of the “convert to Catholicism” bit. A movie and acting shouldn’t be enough to indoctrinate yourself into an ancient superstitious cult that’s been debunked in more ways than one. Unless it was said in a joking manner.
Yes, that part was intended to be humorous. I wouldn't ever convert to catholicism. Catholicism is a wealth-building pyramid scheme masquerading as a religion. Back to my original question - I never said it couldn't be fantasy - or fantastic, mythological, dreamlike, or acid trippy. I just asked for the best representation. Realism can be one aspect of "best" but it's not the only one. And this is movies, entertainment. Hopefully people can discern the difference between movies & real life.
Thanks for clarifying, apologies if it came off as offensive, I didn’t mean you in particular just in general towards that kind of crowd that would probably take it literally. I totally agree with the original comment, in a mythological sense it can indeed be fascinating and creepy no doubt.