The Devil and Miss Sarah 1971

Overview

The Devil and Miss Sarah is a 1971 television movie that blends the horror and western genres. Directed by Michael Caffey, the film features a cast that includes Gene Barry, Janice Rule, James Drury, and Slim Pickens. The story follows a homesteader and his wife who are tasked with the responsibility of escorting a notorious outlaw to prison. The situation takes a dark turn when the outlaw reveals he possesses satanic powers. Utilizing these supernatural abilities, the outlaw targets the homesteader's wife in an attempt to possess her. His ultimate goal in exerting this influence is to manipulate her into helping him escape from his captors. The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes and was released in the United States on December 4, 1971. By combining traditional western tropes with elements of the supernatural, the production explores the conflict between the couple and their dangerous prisoner as they travel toward their destination.