Movies Like The Merry Frolics of Satan (1906)

The Merry Frolics of Satan is a 1906 comedy, fantasy, horror film from Georges Méliès with a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Red Spectre and Dante's Inferno.

Comedy Fantasy Horror

The Red Spectre

1907

A demonic magician attempts to perform his act in a strange grotto, but is confronted by a Good Spirit who opposes him.

6.1

MagicScore

Dante's Inferno

1911

The classic tale of Dante's journey through hell, loosely adapted from the Divine Comedy and inspired by the illustrations of Gustav Doré. This historically important film stands as the first feature from Italy and the oldest fully-surviving feature in the world, and boasts beautiful sets and special effects that stand above other cinema of the era.

6.6

MagicScore

The Impossible Voyage

1904

Using every known means of transportation, several savants from the Geographic Society undertake a journey through the Alps to the Sun which finishes under the sea.

7.2

MagicScore

Highway to Hell

1991

Charlie and Rachel run away from home to get married in Las Vegas. But they get attacked by a zombie who takes Rachel with him to hell, where she will become one of Satan's brides

5.8

MagicScore

Heaven Can Wait

1943

Spoiled playboy Henry van Cleve dies and arrives at the entrance to Hell, a final destination he is sure he deserves after living a life of profligacy. The devil, however, isn't so sure Henry meets Hell's standards. Convinced he is where he belongs, Henry recounts his life's deeds, both good and bad, including an act of indiscretion during his 25-year marriage to his wife, Martha, with the hope that "His Excellency" will arrive at the proper judgment.

6.9

MagicScore

Maciste in Hell

1925

The devil takes Maciste down to hell in an attempt to corrupt and ruin his morality.

6.7

MagicScore

Angel on My Shoulder

1946

The Devil arranges for a deceased gangster to return to Earth as a well-respected judge to make up for his previous life.

6.4

MagicScore

Tales from the Hood

1995

A strange mortician tells four horrific tales to three drug dealers that he traps in their local funeral parlor.

6.2

MagicScore

Hell and Back

2015

Two best friends set out to rescue their pal after he's accidentally dragged to hell.

5.3

MagicScore

#10

The Untamable Whiskers

1904

The background of this picture represents a scene along the beautiful river Seine in Paris. A gentleman enters, and taking a blackboard from the side of the picture, he draws on it a sketch of a novelist. Then, standing in the centre, he causes the living features of his sketch to appear in the place of his own, which is utterly devoid of whiskers. The change is made so mysteriously that the eye cannot notice it until one sees quite another person in the place of the first. Again another sketch is shown on the board, this one being that of a miser; then an English cockney; a comic character; a French policeman, and last of all, the grinning visage of Mephistopheles. It is almost impossible to give this film a more definite description; suffice it to say that it is something entirely new in motion pictures and is sure to please. (Méliès Catalog)

6.2

MagicScore

#11

A Fantastical Meal

1900

A family sits down to enjoy a meal that ends up being fraught with complications.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Bluebeard

1901

A young woman becomes the eighth wife of the wealthy Bluebeard, whose first seven wives have died under mysterious circumstances.

6.2

MagicScore

#13

The Magician's Cavern

1901

A very enthusiastic magician performs several tricks.

6.0

MagicScore

#14

Adventures of William Tell

1898

The scene opens in an artist's studio where the unfinished statue of William Tell stands upon a pedestal. A clown appears and sticks a clay arm and clay head on the statue, thus completing it. He places a large brick on top of the head to make it stick. When he turns his back the statue turns into a living representation of William Tell. (Edison Catalog)

5.6

MagicScore

#15

The Rajah's Dream or The Bewitched Wood

1900

The picture opens with the Sultan lying down to rest on his luxurious cushioned couch. The scene changes to the grounds around the palace.

5.6

MagicScore

#16

The Infernal Cake-Walk

1903

Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk." He has brought back with him two noted well-known dancers, who start their favorite dance amidst the flames.

5.6

MagicScore

#17

Jigoku

1960

A group of sinners involved in interconnected tales of murder, revenge, deceit and adultery all meet at the Gates of Hell.

6.3

MagicScore

#18

The X-Ray Fiend

1897

A romantic couple are transformed into skeletons via X-Rays. The film combines two very recent innovations: Wilhelm Roentgen's discovery of X-rays in 1895, and Georges Méliès' accidental realisation of the special-effects potential of the jump-cut in 1896.

5.5

MagicScore

#19

Legend

1985

Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns and mortals, this fantastic story follows a mystical forest dweller, chosen by fate, to undertake a heroic quest. He must save the beautiful Princess Lili and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness, or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

The Canterbury Tales

1972

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

6.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Merry Frolics of Satan?

The top films similar to The Merry Frolics of Satan by MovieMagicScore are The Red Spectre (6.1), Dante's Inferno (6.6), The Impossible Voyage (7.2). Each shares comedy/fantasy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Merry Frolics of Satan worth watching?

The Merry Frolics of Satan holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.5/10 from 64 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Merry Frolics of Satan?

The Merry Frolics of Satan (1906) is a comedy, fantasy, horror film directed by Georges Méliès, starring Georges Méliès.

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