Truly Dreadful Film

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Well photographed but ultimately disappointing tale of an elderly hermit who sells his soul to the devil and re-emerges as a a young man (Nelson) claiming to be the hermit's nephew. Despite his apparent good Samaritan turns, a spate of bizarre fatal accidents seem to overshadow causing the local sheriff to suspect a supernatural presence is prevailing.There's some genuine unsettling atmosphere threatening to emerge, alas it's never given the opportunity to fully develop, the film apparently constrained by a limited budget. Nelson is suitably shady, his almost angelic presence hinting at a sinister undertone as he conjures a series of mishaps to lure local lass (Allison) into his realm. I also liked Spencer Carlisle as the concerned sheriff with a "hunch" and sweaty, rotund MD Edgar Buchanan on hand to serve as coroner for the burgeoning body count.Despite one effective scene in which Nelson bribes a drunk (Foulger) to witness his occult ritual then turns into a demonic steed, the meagre 70 minutes duration leaves much to the imagination and, disappointingly, little to show for the effort. Capable cast but should have been better.

"The Devil's Partner" is a low-budget 1950s film. However, despite a low budget, mostly unknown actors (aside from Edgar Buchanan of "Petticoat Junction" fame) and a simple desert town as a set, the movie manages to set a wonderfully creepy mood.The film begins with an old man dying while doing some weird satanic ceremony--or that is at least what appears to be the case. A few days later, the guy's young nephew (Richard Crane) comes to town to claim the estate--he somehow KNOWS what's occurred even though no one knew the old guy had any relatives. This nephew seems like one of the nicest fellows you could ever meet (though oddly, he never seems to sweat--even here in the desert heat) and the townsfolk are surprised that the nasty old crank could have a nice family member! However, the audience soon sees that Crane is actually a devil worshiper and is using this power to harm people in order to get what he wants out of life! One man dies while drinking milk and another is mauled by his dog and a third is kicked to death by a horse (among other horrors)--all thanks to the 'nice' young man! Overall, I was quite impressed by the film. While mostly unknown actors, the cast did a very capable job--not what you might expect from a low-budget horror film. The writing was very good--with lots of creepy scenes and characters. Plus, with film work and music that all contribute nicely to the mood, you can't help but enjoy the film.By the way....if I were the police, I'd deputize that Cairn Terrier!!

This movie is beyond weird. I guess this is the reason we watch these old films, they are whack! While I watched this I kept thinking about the mythical city of Mayberry. You have the usual cast of characters, with a few borrowed from the Bevery Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction. We have the down to earth country sheriff, we have Ellie May who spends her time milking goats, we got the town drunk, we got Opie who finds a dead body,and of course we have a broken down old man who is worshiping Satan. I agree with other reviewers who said you want to keep watching... true.The best thing this movie has going for it is the outrageous, off the farm plot. Its also pretty well directed. The last few scenes deliver a big payoff that even includes some VERY weird symbolism. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I thought the cast was very good. I thought Richard Crane was very good and Ed Nelson seemed perfect for his part although if I'd written this, or anybody had today, the girl would have certainly fallen for the handsome fiend. This movie works almost liked a Twilight Zone episode that was rejected because it was just to freaking bizarre. This would be a cool movie to show at a Halloween party. I watched this after watching another Ed Nelson horror film called Night of the Blood Beast. I never realized he had such a cool horror film resume.

WARNING: SPOILERS CONTAINED HEREIN. This movie is quirkywith enough offbeat characters to sustain one's interest. The goatkillings portrayed in shadow play with an intriguing bestialityovertone- especially the second killing, where the drunkard iscoerced into being a witness. The drunkard also has some laughout loud lines which I won't spoil for you here. And then there'sbandage face guy who mopes around. He's involved in a lovetriangle, which he creates by his feelings of inadequacy. He laterbecomes scarface guy. You have murders being investigated by asheriff, who rather open-mindedly makes the leap of faith intosupernatural investigation. This is basically a David Lynch movieexcept he didn't direct it. If he made this exact movie today, peoplewould be drooling over what a masterpiece it was. Sure the moviedoesn't make too much sense. So what?