In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil.
The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968).
Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace.
As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery.
Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door.
The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more.
Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village.
The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act.
The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.
确实是精彩，要是能交代一下片中超能力的设定由来，和对变态的背景，杀人动机做一个补充的话就好了，有点失望和可惜了
还不错嘛。不愧斯蒂芬金个仔的小说，整个儿就是老金年轻时的味道。
1. 既然发现黑色气球，能否顺藤摸瓜，寻找近期大量购买黑色气球的人或者与气球相关的职业？不至于让这条线索废掉。2. 死去的孩子们既然怨念强到可以控制酒瓶高速旋转起飞的POWER，能不能趁面具男进屋，一瓶子干晕他，让男主逃走？3. 反派被男主割伤，为何不检查他身上带了什么？4. 妹妹被父亲抽皮带时的哭戏是真好！但总觉得即便她最终没报警，男主也能自己逃出来，等于妹妹通灵线也没啥用。5. 伊桑霍克接这个戏，只能理解为助力低成本小片？他的马戏团魔术师身份没啥用啊？或者是他自己编造的？总觉得他抓孩子时穿的红黑套装更兼具变态和优雅感，可惜后来再也不穿，他脸好好的，为啥面具被摘就痛不欲生？6. 《奇异博士》导演拍这个戏为了啥呢？是被漫威开除，没戏接了？还是弥补自己的童年阴影？
灵异版密室逃脱，挺有趣。小伙伴的灵魂鼓励主角为自己而战的部分很感人。但是最终一个从来不会打的小孩冷静反杀成人还是童话化了。反派那一跤不摔死的绝对是主角。妹妹线纯废
这么无聊的反派Ethan Hawke也愿意接？？
每一个被害的孩子都为芬尼的成功出逃贡献了一份力量。兄妹俩角色太讨喜了，哥哥坚韧友善，妹妹勇敢机灵，结尾处来自逝去朋友的鼓励与帮助蛮感人的。以及我一直以为杀手是精神分裂二重人格这一挂，没想到是真有个热衷推理的弟弟，某种意义上的反套路吧～
挺有创意，恐怖和悬疑结合的非常好 220716
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伊桑霍克是很擅长表现情绪的，演员本身的素质高，面部表情丰富，在本剧中饰演的角色却被绑定了面具这个元素，这方面的优势无法发挥属实遗憾，甚至有些不明所以，请了如此擅长刻画忧郁气质的演员，最后却要符号化他的角色，真好比是拿上等的伊比利亚火腿火腿做了道腌笃鲜，算不上浪费，但多少令人惋惜。本片融合了传统的美式悬疑和恐怖片元素，可以说是电影工业尝试新品类的一个实验，成果并不理想。出现了少数族裔角色甚至语言，却没有就这一主题进行任何展开讨论，更不由得令人怀疑其背后是政治正确。
恐怖屋出品的这部恐怖片其实还不错 小演员也演的不错 但是ethan演的这个角色并不出彩 只是一个喜欢掳杀小孩的怪胎 希望和小孩玩游戏 出彩的还是小男孩 小男孩能通过黑色电话与逝去的孩子们通信 寻找逃生办法 小女孩则能通过梦锁定事件发生地 但小女孩作用不大 这个电影还围绕了校园暴力 小男孩这个主角是被霸凌的的一方 结局看似也算校园暴力的结束🔚 黑色电话玩了个概念 也就是与死者的媒介 但其实电影有几幕还是挺可怕的 不是传统的jumpscare 果然blumhouse就是厉害 环球这次估计又可以赚很多
蛮有趣的。但是里面的一些点没有讲的很明白。
还算不太平庸的恐怖片吧，奇幻元素让整体显得更娱乐化了一些。
节奏比较慢，结尾真是爽到了，瘦弱男孩虐杀变态狂，警察一如既往的废物。
虽然剧本完成度比较高，但还是有点失望。本来以为是恐怖片，结果只是奇幻悬疑的儿童成长电影。成片更像是靠场外求助完成密室逃脱的真人秀，穿插参赛选手家庭背景介绍，游戏结束还有亲友团拥抱环节
3.土能从马桶冲走?????
兄妹俩的羁绊，男孩子们的勇气和智慧，不能够是R级片。是友谊和亲情的黑色宣传片。
伊桑霍克演了快半辈子的boss了吧，今天居然被小学生反杀了。挺不错的，抛开剧情一些不合理的地方，挺扣人心弦的
“今天就是那一天。”
如果在反派为什么作案的原因上深挖（包括和哥哥的关系）能上80分 妹妹的超能力有点多余、或是说没有充分利用上而显得多余
当然这是一个勇敢男孩的自我救赎的故事，问题是这种技法用在这样的囚禁类型片中与感情的烘托又有点显得格格不入。另外导演的配乐太烂了。。。
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