MOVIE SUMMARY
Two young convent girls become friends and decide to spend the
summer together. However, their innocent bicycle rides and walks in
the country soon develop a much more sinister side. Influenced by
their reading of forbidden books, they decide to explore the world
of perversion and cruelty. They find a victim and use their innocent
appearance to seduce and destroy him.
Once they have stepped over the line, they find it
impossible to stop. And soon they are contemplating the ultimate
evil act. Hugely controversial, the film was banned for blasphemy
and was never released theatrically in the US. This first Blu-ray
release is newly restored from the film’s original negative and
includes a number of exclusive extra features. The film was screened
as part of the Directors Fortnight at the 1971 Cannes Film Festival.
DISC FEATURES
- Brand new restoration from original negative; new
interview with director Joël Séria; archive interview with Joël
Séria; archive interview with actress Jeanne Goupil; archive
interview with writer/critic Paul Buck; audio commentary from Kat
Ellinger; optional English subtitles; Mondo Macabro previews
REVIEWS
“Don’t Deliver Us From Evil is a fascinating film and is quite
mesmerizing… This is a found gem that comes highly recommended!”
Gore Girl’s Dungeon
“a minor masterpiece and, for the art-house crowd and cult
enthusiast, it’s required viewing.” Tinaaumontseyes.com
“a depraved coming of age story of friendship, steeped in
satanic vows, cruel intentions, forbidden books, and a macabre
atmosphere” Ian West; Letterboxd
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