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.
不值得一看，
这是一部致敬另一部二星破电影的更破的一星电影，破得一批，无与伦比
不可能犯一个低级错误，
把所有觀眾都當成了腦殘。
导演很努力的想证明自己是个超级影迷，只是可惜了这部四不像的片子
真的只能当娱乐片看看，逻辑设定什么的太糙了
没看过之前几部的不建议看。老粉必看，毕竟又是一个11年了。老人都出来了是加分项。和黑客帝国4一样借角色之口调侃自身是最近潮流吗？
惊喜之作！没想到一部时隔多年的恐怖片续集不仅没有狗尾续貂并且还带来了新的惊喜，太意外了。影片不止是回顾了整个系列致敬了第一部那么简单，其中还存在了大量的迷影梗，关于故事的自圆其说也有了一个好的交待。虽说凶手是谁有点明显，不难猜出，但这个行凶的理由我给满分，千万千万别随意的毁掉一部经典！
我想看反派杀了玩家顶替玩家的身份装被伤害方被救出来
美国的恐怖片就这样，血腥而已，开个冰箱吓吓你而已。一直把惊声尖笑和惊声尖叫搞错，10年前也糊里糊涂看了前部，这部算是老剧情演员回归，这种片子居然可以拍续集到第5级，也真是服了。
此片有点食之无味，弃之可惜。不说其他的，鬼脸这刀枪不入的身体，临场找机会换衣服的能力真是一绝。最后其实感觉女主是要黑化的，还会有下一部？
4-
columbia出品，columbia现在也开始出品这种制作了吗。。。？ghost face mask中了几枪还能tm活着。。。全程也就是在打破第四堵墙的方式对这个系列的自嘲。一般般。
青少年线（除了藏在里面的反转）真是降智廉价，杀戮本身已经陈旧乏味了。
目前IMDb评分7.0/41K票，字幕已完成，转战下一个
烂中带点好笑，疯狂的自我玩梗，搞成喜剧片分还会高点
惊声尖叫终于自己跳出来了 要不然自己天天吐槽恐怖片 从头到尾还是一样 这个结局终于爽了一次
第一部看完直接刷这一部，各种致敬还蛮认真的，哈哈，爆米花，还行吧。
我不记得自己以前看过这部电影的前四集——还以为是《死神来了》才下的。一边吐槽一边居然也把它看完了。真是一本正经的胡说八道啊。
悬疑惊悚做得还不错，但结局有没过分滑稽了点，编剧写飘了吧
Copyright © 2015-2023 All Rights Reserved
