The Devils Rock (2011)

'What were you expecting my love...the Devil?'

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Directed by Paul Campion

Starring: Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela, Karlos Drinkwater

Released: 8th July 2011

Concept

It's the eve of D-Day, and Cpt Ben Crogan and Sgt Joe Tane are sent on a sabotage and distraction mission on Forau Island. They soon begin hearing screams once they are off the beach, from a German fortification, thinking a man is being tortured they cautiously approach.

A German soldier appears out of nowhere in hysterics, Ben then kills the soldier swiftly. A woman starts screaming. Joe waits outside until he hears a gunshot go off inside the bunker. He sprints into action and find himself in a room with a book of black magic and a ritual... soon the soldiers find themselves in an unbelievably overpowered situation more crushing in its weight than that of the war, and only they have the power to stop it...

Review

This supernatural New Zealand film pulls the viewer into a dark world where WW2 and demons collide. Upon release it was met with average to above average reviews, and rightly so. This film mixes in horror with demonology and it works marvellously.

There's a mix of historical references to the Channel Islands during the war in this film, it's not noticeable but it's there and what certain characters reference are real events that occurred. Adding a remarkable eye for perfection in this production.

The Devils Rock has great makeup and costume design, it was nominated for Best Visual Effects and Best Costume Design at the 2012 Sorta New Zealand Awards, and managed to take home the Best Makeup Design. 

Don't skip this film it's a future classic it's got great pacing and atmosphere, a plot where you don't know who to trust and it is a great way to spend a couple of hours of your time.