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Baba Yaga (1973)
For its time - great thriller
Sure this isn't the typical horror wanna be film with blood, gore, no plot, etc but this is a very deep movie with multitudes of depth, innuendo and symbolism. The plot deals with a young female photographer who becomes unwilling struck under the spell of b*tch bondage witch, and midaged woman portrayed by Baba Yaga (Carroll Baker). Valentina (the photographer) finds out she is being used by the witch to cast onto others. The film is subtitled from the original version into english but isn't really too noticable. Lots of details within the film have an almost artsy feel; a clock with no hands, the old witch stroking her pussy/cat. You could watch this movie over and over and find new details each time. Even the deleted scene on the DVD was interesting, with the anti-American flag burning senitments of the 70's cut out for american distribution. A neat piece of film history indeed.
The Devil Rides Out (1968)
Not too shabby
Except for the english 'hollywoodization' of the satan worship scenes, a well done movie. Scenery and actors quite fit their roles. A typical 60's type film with effects of that time, but very good for it's time never the less. Deals with the age old good vs. evil struggle, and even goes so far as to have the characters participate in a 'good' circle of protection against the dark satanists. Well worth the time and effort to see.