The devil came from Akasava

Author: Fred Williams

Edition: Standard Version

Format: Dolby

Release date: 30-09-2002

Details: Amazon.de The Devil Came from Akasava is one of the forgotten German Edgar Wallace films. "Hello, this is Edgar Wallace." This line, accompanied by a flurry of machine gun fire, was a hallmark of German suspense cinema between 1959 and 1972. And the films made during those 13 years still enjoy great popularity today. Whether it's The Sorcerer, The Dead Eyes of London, or The Frog with the Mask, many titles automatically evoke associations in the viewer. Joachim Fuchsberger, as a brave Scotland Yard officer, puts a stop to bad guys, Eddie Arendt in his signature role as a butler, or Klaus Kinski as a psychopath on duty, appear in the mind's eye. But The Devil Came from Akasava is not a film that evokes memories. There are two reasons for this. Reason number one: The film was not financed by Preben Philipsen and Horst Wendlandt, the spiritual fathers of the series. Artur Brauner was responsible for this production in 1970. Consequently, this film is not officially part of the series, and it is not repeated on television with the regularity that the Philipsen/Wendlandt productions are. But reason number two is probably the main reason for the memory loss: The Devil Came from Akasava is not a good film. Essentially, the film tells the story of the disappearance of two scientists who have discovered a mysterious stone that can apparently override elemental forces of nature. But after 20 minutes at the most, the plot becomes incomprehensible. New characters are introduced without any explanation of their function, action and violence are strung together uninspiredly, and the music doesn't fit the images. Editing is off, tracking shots end in definitely unintentional blurs, and people move out of frame. If anything positive can be said about the film, it's the fact that it has a certain trashy charm, because it is staged with absolute seriousness. So serious that while watching it, you get the feeling that director Jess Franco truly believed he was creating a true masterpiece. With top actors, a top budget, and a top script. Well, at least Franco fans, of which there are more than you might think, will enjoy this film. --Christian Lukas Product description Professor Forrester and his assistant find a mysterious stone in the tropical jungle whose deadly elemental powers could make them rulers of the world. But the stone brings bad luck. Both men disappear. Forrester's influential friend, Lord Kingsley, puts Scotland Yard on the trail. Agent Jane searches for sinister crimes and attacks, amidst nightclubs, elegant hotel rooms, and the impassable jungle, and learns that rival powers are fighting over the stone, and it is claiming new victims...

EAN: 4006448750626

Languages: German

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: Collector's Item Very Good