The Devil is the central supernatural figure of the medieval sequences, appearing in the prologue and presiding over the witches' sabbath. He embodies the superstitious beliefs about witchcraft that the film examines and is shown tempting and commanding the witches.
Benjamin Christensen has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1914. Signature works include Häxan, Witchcraft Through the Ages, The Mysterious Island. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
