TALK OF THE DEVIL is another lacklustre short film that comes to us courtesy of prolific B-movie director Francis Searle. Others in this series include THE PALE FACED GIRL, A COUPLE OF BEAUTIES, and A HOLE LOT OF TROUBLE. The story is a straightforward riff on the old Faustian devil pact, albeit revitalised with a Swinging Sixties vibe.
Unsurprisingly, it's also a very poor showing and a film which has dated considerably since first release (and maybe it seemed dated even then). The devilish jokes are of the bargain basement variety, and the lack of money is evident from beginning to end. Even worse, the humour isn't funny, and I think the best bit is the short opening segment with the Victor Maddern cameo. The film features the dour Tim Barrett (THE MUMMY'S SHROUD) in an expressionless turn as the lead, although it's fun to see the delectable Suzan Farmer (DRACULA: PRINCE OF DARKNESS) as the love interest.
