The Devil's Plaything (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1973, The Devil's Plaything is a fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Joseph W. Sarno, running about 115 minutes. “Pleasures That Fire The Flesh… Horrors That Freeze The Blood… Nothing Is Forbidden To The Plaything Of The Devil” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lesbian vampire's soul is kept on in the bodies of her descendants.
Who’s in it. The Devil's Plaything stars Nadia Henkowa as Wanda, Anke Syring as Julia Malenkow, Ulrike Butz as Monika and Nico Wolferstetter as Peter Malenkow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Devil's Plaything has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix, Midnight Pulp and Film Movement Plus and rent or buy it from YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil's Plaything page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Devil's Plaything tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Devil's Plaything (1973)?
- In US, The Devil's Plaything is available to stream on Cultpix, Midnight Pulp and Film Movement Plus, and rent or buy from YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Devil's Plaything worth watching?
- The Devil's Plaything holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Devil's Plaything?
- The Devil's Plaything stars Nadia Henkowa, Anke Syring, Ulrike Butz, Nico Wolferstetter and Claudia Fielers.
- When was The Devil's Plaything released?
- The Devil's Plaything was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.