The Devil Went Down to Islington – Movie Review
Director: Daniel Wilson
Writer: Alex Martin (Screenplay)
Cast
- Spencer Brown (Shed of the Dead)
- James Lance (Northern Soul)
- Sophie Colquhoun (Captain America The First Avenger)
- Olivia Grant (Stardust)
- Michael Smiley (The Toll)
Plot: Set over the Halloween weekend, the comedy horror follows an underachieving music teacher and his dodgy colleague who unwittingly sell their souls to the devil for three days’ good fortune.
Runtime: 1 Hour 33 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Devil Went Down to Islington starts when down on his luck music teacher John Robertson (Brown) finds his life reaching a sudden change. He is accused of a crime which would ruin his career, until a drunken night sees him making a deal with the devil.
The next morning, John finds his life going perfectly, his life is the best it has ever been. However, his good luck is going to face a dramatic change at the end of his deal.
Verdict on The Devil Went Down to Islington
The Devil Went Down to Islington is a horror comedy following a man who sees his life turned around after making a deal with the devil. However, when things spiral out of control, he must find a way to fix what he got from the deal.
This is an entertaining horror comedy with plenty of London references. It has elements of Bedazzled, with the idea that someone can live a life after a wish. While also getting to turn the tables on the deal with the devil concept. There are plenty of laughs along the way and the wacky comedy steps into the horror side of things we love.
Where to Watch: The Devil Went Down to Islington is on digital HD 23 October
Final Thoughts – The Devil Went Down to Islington is a wacky entertaining horror comedy.
