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The Legend of Hillbilly John (1974) - Movie Browser

A guitar-slinging hillbilly vs. the Devil in 1974's weirdest bargain-bin find.

DIY folk horrorAppalachian acid tripso-bad-it's-arty

Overview

Fantasy Adventure Horror Music

A roaming hillbilly, on a quest to defy the Devil, encounters several supernatural characters and does battle with his silver-stringed guitar.

Content warning

witch voodoo singer appalachia folklore folk singer giant bird hillbilly

Faustian bargainsrural poverty and mysticismart as weaponfolklore authenticity

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Giant bird puppet that belongs in a nightmare carnival.

Sound

Silver-stringed guitar actually central to plot mechanics.

Best for:Solo·Friends·Background

Director

John Newland

ReleasedFeb 1, 1974

Runtime1h 29m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonemixed

Feellight

Two's Company

Top Cast

Hedges Capers

John

Severn Darden

Mr. Marduke

Sidney Clute

Charles

Denver Pyle

Grandpappy John

William Traylor

Rev. Millen

Harris Yulin

Zebulon Yandro

Susan Strasberg

Polly Wiltse

Alfred Ryder

O.J. Onselm

R.G. Armstrong

Bristowe

Val Avery

Cobart

Percy Rodriguez

Capt. Lojoie H. Desplain IV

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Who Fears the Devil? (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]

Who Fears the Devil? (1972) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]

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