Name: Seven Footprints to Satan (1929) Director: Benjamin Christensen Studio: Fox Film Corporation Starring: Creighton Hale, Anita Louise, William V. Mong, Donald Reed, and Lucille Powers Release Date: May 19, 1929 Runtime: 68 minutes Format: Black and White, Sound-on-film (Part-talkie with synchronized music and effects) Country: United States Language: English Genres: | Horror | Mystery | Thriller | --- Summary: Seven Footprints to Satan follows wealthy young heir Bob Henderson, who receives a mysterious invitation to a remote estate. Upon arrival, he discovers a secretive cult led by a sinister figure known as Satan. Bob and his fiancée are plunged into a web of deception, traps, and terrifying rituals as they attempt to uncover the cult’s secrets and escape its deadly grasp. The film combines suspense, horror, and melodrama in a tale of greed, curiosity, and danger. --- Background: Directed by Danish filmmaker Benjamin Christensen, who had previously gained acclaim for his silent horror classic *Häxan* (1922), Seven Footprints to Satan was an early American sound-era experiment in blending horror and mystery. The film was produced by Fox Film Corporation and released as a part-talkie, using synchronized sound effects and limited dialogue alongside silent sequences. Adapted from the 1928 novel of the same name by Karl Slattum, the movie reflects the fascination of late 1920s audiences with occult and suspenseful stories. --- Trivia: * The film is considered one of Christensen’s few American productions and a rare example of his work in the U.S. * It was heavily promoted as a suspenseful and “shocking” horror thriller, appealing to audiences during the pre-Code era. * Creighton Hale, a veteran silent star, leads the cast in one of his final major screen roles. * Some critics noted the film’s surreal and nightmarish imagery, echoing Christensen’s style from *Häxan*. * Original prints are extremely rare, making surviving copies valuable for silent and early sound film historians. * The title was designed to evoke intrigue and capitalize on the popularity of occult-themed fiction and film of the late 1920s. --- Hashtags: #SevenFootprintsToSatan1929 #BenjaminChristensen #EarlyHorror #FoxFilm #PartTalkie #SilentToSound #ClassicHorror #PreCodeHollywood #FilmHistory #OldHollywood