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This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

The acting in this movie is really good.

The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

An old man (Ed Nelson) sells his soul to the devil, and turns into a young man (also Ed Nelson). He then uses witchcraft and black magic to win a woman (Jean Allison) from his rival (Richard Crane).Nelson is probably not a well-known name to many, but perhaps he should be. For fans of horror and science fiction, it is worth pointing out that he worked with famed B-movie producer Roger Corman on such films as "Cry Baby Killers", "A Bucket of Blood", "Teenage Cave Man", and "Attack of the Crab Monsters". That is not a bad bunch of films to appear in! Stanley Clements should be given credit for writing a simple yet compelling plot. He was primarily an actor and was known to be a part of the East Side Kids or Bowery Boys film series. Apparently, he could have been just as successful as a writer if he had chosen that route!

Well photographed but ultimately disappointing tale of an elderly hermit who sells his soul to the devil and re-emerges as a a young man (Nelson) claiming to be the hermit's nephew. Despite his apparent good Samaritan turns, a spate of bizarre fatal accidents seem to overshadow causing the local sheriff to suspect a supernatural presence is prevailing.There's some genuine unsettling atmosphere threatening to emerge, alas it's never given the opportunity to fully develop, the film apparently constrained by a limited budget. Nelson is suitably shady, his almost angelic presence hinting at a sinister undertone as he conjures a series of mishaps to lure local lass (Allison) into his realm. I also liked Spencer Carlisle as the concerned sheriff with a "hunch" and sweaty, rotund MD Edgar Buchanan on hand to serve as coroner for the burgeoning body count.Despite one effective scene in which Nelson bribes a drunk (Foulger) to witness his occult ritual then turns into a demonic steed, the meagre 70 minutes duration leaves much to the imagination and, disappointingly, little to show for the effort. Capable cast but should have been better.

"The Devil's Partner" is a low-budget 1950s film. However, despite a low budget, mostly unknown actors (aside from Edgar Buchanan of "Petticoat Junction" fame) and a simple desert town as a set, the movie manages to set a wonderfully creepy mood.The film begins with an old man dying while doing some weird satanic ceremony--or that is at least what appears to be the case. A few days later, the guy's young nephew (Richard Crane) comes to town to claim the estate--he somehow KNOWS what's occurred even though no one knew the old guy had any relatives. This nephew seems like one of the nicest fellows you could ever meet (though oddly, he never seems to sweat--even here in the desert heat) and the townsfolk are surprised that the nasty old crank could have a nice family member! However, the audience soon sees that Crane is actually a devil worshiper and is using this power to harm people in order to get what he wants out of life! One man dies while drinking milk and another is mauled by his dog and a third is kicked to death by a horse (among other horrors)--all thanks to the 'nice' young man! Overall, I was quite impressed by the film. While mostly unknown actors, the cast did a very capable job--not what you might expect from a low-budget horror film. The writing was very good--with lots of creepy scenes and characters. Plus, with film work and music that all contribute nicely to the mood, you can't help but enjoy the film.By the way....if I were the police, I'd deputize that Cairn Terrier!!

WARNING: SPOILERS CONTAINED HEREIN. This movie is quirkywith enough offbeat characters to sustain one's interest. The goatkillings portrayed in shadow play with an intriguing bestialityovertone- especially the second killing, where the drunkard iscoerced into being a witness. The drunkard also has some laughout loud lines which I won't spoil for you here. And then there'sbandage face guy who mopes around. He's involved in a lovetriangle, which he creates by his feelings of inadequacy. He laterbecomes scarface guy. You have murders being investigated by asheriff, who rather open-mindedly makes the leap of faith intosupernatural investigation. This is basically a David Lynch movieexcept he didn't direct it. If he made this exact movie today, peoplewould be drooling over what a masterpiece it was. Sure the moviedoesn't make too much sense. So what?