The Devil Rides Out 1968
- Adam Hawkes
- Dec 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Restoration details
Manual 4K restoration of a damaged, faded, and colour-shifted film optical, including stabilisation of high-frequency flicker and motion, and removal of process artefacts, surface dirt, and handling damage. The film features numerous optical effects completed on a very tight budget, resulting in tolerances below even the standards of the period. This has caused misalignments, color and exposure shifts, and residual dirt and debris on the elements, all of which required careful frame-by-frame correction during restoration.
Film Details
The Devil Rides Out (1968), directed by Terence Fisher and produced by Hammer Films, is a British horror classic adapted from Dennis Wheatley’s 1934 novel. The film follows Duc de Richleau, played by Christopher Lee, as he battles a Satanic cult to save his friends from dark, occult forces. Known for its atmospheric cinematography, eerie score, and restrained yet intense depiction of the supernatural, it blends gothic horror with psychological suspense. Celebrated for its sophisticated storytelling and chilling visuals, the film remains a landmark in Hammer’s legacy and a favorite among horror enthusiasts.
Technical Details
Film Format: Academy 35mm
Aspect Ration: 1.66:1
Media source: Colour camera original negative and opticals.
File type: 4K 16bit DPX files
