The Devil's Rain

The Devil's Rain

Year: 1975

Runtime: 86 min

Language: English

Director: Robert Fuest

Horror

A satanist cult leader meets a fiery end at the hands of the local church, but not before cursing their descendants. He vows revenge, intending to enslave them all through the power of ancient blood contracts—agreements that bound them to the devil. The descendants must now face a terrifying supernatural threat and fight to break free from the pact made generations ago.

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1

The Curse Begins

The centuries-old curse on the Preston family comes into play, manifesting as a dark force within their ancestral home in colonial New England. This ominous atmosphere foreshadows the impending doom that will befall the family.

Colonial New England
2

Corbis's Pursuit

The malevolent figure, Jonathan Corbis, a Satanic priest, intensifies his relentless quest for a treasured tome linked to the Prestons. Driven by a history of betrayal, he is determined to reclaim the cursed book that grants him his infernal powers.

3

Steve's Captivity

Family patriarch Steve Preston falls victim to Corbis's wicked clutches. In a moment of desperation, Steve manages to escape and warns his wife Emma and son Mark of the sinister forces threatening their family.

4

Desperate Plea

In his final moments, Steve implores Emma and Mark to surrender the cursed book in a bid to protect them. He meets a tragic fate as he melts away like wax, a harrowing reminder of the dark powers at play.

5

Seeking Help

As the fear surrounding their family grows, Mark turns to family friend John for guidance. They plot to hide the cursed book and seek a trusted ally to safeguard their lives from Corbis and his followers.

6

Ambush

Just when Mark is ready to confront Corbis, tragedy strikes as they are ambushed by cultists. Emma is kidnapped during the chaos, leaving John terrified and bound, and deepening the family's plight.

7

Showdown in the Wasteland

Mark gathers his courage to confront Corbis in a desolate wasteland. He encounters a horrifyingly transformed Emma, her empty gaze indicative of her submission to evil forces, challenging Mark's determination.

Desert Wasteland
8

Siblings' Search

While John calls for help to the authorities, Mark's older brother Tom and his wife Julie take matters into their own hands. Their desperate search leads them to an abandoned town, but they are soon ambushed by Corbis's followers.

Abandoned Town
9

Infiltration

Tom disguises himself as a defeated Satanist to infiltrate Corbis's lair. He witnesses a twisted ritual aimed at converting Mark into a soulless minion and manages to escape just in time.

Corbis's Lair
10

Uncovering Secrets

Tom reunites with Dr. Sam Richards, a psychic researcher, and together they delve into the mysteries of the cursed book. They discover Corbis's power resides in a glass bottle known as 'The Devil's Rain', containing the souls of his minions.

11

The Plan to Reclaim

Realizing the urgency of the situation, Tom and Richards devise a strategy to recover 'The Devil's Rain'. Their stealthy approach is met with overwhelming force as they are ambushed by Corbis's cult.

12

Julie’s Fate

After a near escape, Corbis seizes the opportunity to claim the ancient tome in a dark ritual intended to transform Julie into a monstrous being. The stakes have never been higher as time runs out for the Prestons.

13

Mark's Decision

Despite warnings about the potential consequences, Mark ultimately decides to destroy 'The Devil's Rain'. This choice unleashes hellish energy, obliterating Corbis and his minions and setting fire to the church.

14

Confrontation

As chaos erupts, Tom embraces Julie, only to realize he has inadvertently clasped Corbis, whose soul has found a new vessel within 'The Devil's Rain'. This horrifying twist leaves the family haunted by their struggles.

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