The Devil’s Rock is still going strong on Netflix in the US and still getting positive reviews, despite the artwork US artwork which constantly comes under criticism as misrepresenting the film:
“First time director and co-writer Paul Campion masks his modest budget well by using limited locations and a cast of only about half a dozen performers. There’s nothing wrong with that if you can tell a compelling story with limited resources, and he does. One Nazi, one Kiwi, and one succubus summoned forth in the service of an occult driven German master plan to unleash Hell on Earth – what more do you really need to make a solid, pulpy little thriller? Figure in solid, serious minded performances from the three principals and a fun demon design provided by the Weta Workshop, and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid little B movie.”
- http://moviesatdogfarm.blogspot.co.nz/
“One admirable aspect of this film is in the simplicity of it’s set up and the way that allows Campion to focus on taking a low budget and doing the most with it that he can. The effects work and the production design look surprisingly good for such a low budget movie. With very few sets and locations to worry about, he’s able to give all them the attention they need and “put every penny on the screen.” He also deserves credit for avoiding the kind of fast and cheap digital effects that can often ruin low budget horror films.”
- http://www.trulydisturbing.com/
“Although not what I was expecting going in, this is a nice drama with sufficient gore and not a bad build up of tension. I was surprised at the lack of cheese factor (there was only one instance where I giggled inappropriately) and surprised (in the good way) by just how much I enjoyed this. Rainy day or looking for something other than a supernatural haunted house movie? Give this one a go.”
http://cinemaschminema.com/2013/03/13/devils-rock/
“It chooses a serious tone, allowing most of the movie to unfold as a test of will between two strong-willed soldiers. This creates a strong narrative backbone in which the demon is more of a tool than a villainous but weak centerpiece, systematically wiping out the cast, as in many other films of this ilk. Another example of a random stumbling on Netflix Instant turning into an entertaining evening. Would not mind a sequel to this one.” - http://app1.srv.letterboxd.com/film/the-devils-rock/
And finally a brief mention, and my favourite quote about the poster design on 40ozofHorror.com:
“Even the shittiest movies can get you to watch them if they had good cover art. Seriously (the cover), it was fuckin’ horrible man!”
