An oppressive droning score makes this rendering of the Faust legend quite disturbing to watch. The film itself consists of a number of impressive ‘appearing out of thin air’ effects, some lavish costumes, sets and backdrops. A climactic sword fight between a man and the Devil is a standout scene.

• Release Date: 1901-10-08
• Rating: 5.7
• Votes: 9
• Popularity: 2.548