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Le manoir du diable

The first horror film!

★ 6.4 1896 4 min FantasyHorror

In a medieval castle, a dark magician thought to be Mephistopheles conjures up a series of bizarre creatures and events in order to torment a pair of interloping cavaliers.

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ERA & CONTEXT

Le manoir du diable in its release era

Released in 1896, Le manoir du diable sits inside the 1890s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1896-12-24
TMDB score
6.4/10
Original language
FR
Status
Released
Production
France
Studio
Star Film

People behind the title

DirectorGeorges MélièsWriterGeorges MélièsCastGeorges MélièsCastJehanne d'Alcy

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