The History of the Devil (2008)

The Prince of Darkness: Genesis of the idea of supreme evil and its use throughout the ages

The History of the Devil charts the evolution the idea of a supreme embodiment of evil from the time of the ancient gods to the present day. This critical analysis provides insightful and structured analysis of the origins of Devil and the way in which it has been used over the centuries.

Cast (2)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

David Robb

Narrator

Anton LaVey

Himself (archive footage)

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