Poster for And God Made The Devil, written by Mike Brislee, AFIN 2026

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And God Made The Devil

Written by Mike Brislee

AFIN 2026 Nominee

  • 2026
  • 100pp
  • English
  • MA 15+
  • Horror
  • Thriller
  • Period
Australian

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Synopsis

When a rogue wolf terrorises Gévaudan in 18th century France, King Louis XV sends a battle-scarred veteran of the Seven Years' War to end the bloodshed.

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Brutal, superstitious, and steeped in dread, this gothic historical horror-thriller locks creature legend, religious paranoia, class oppression, and pre-revolutionary decay into one coherent nightmare. The panel admired its assured tonal control, a damaged and slowly awakening protagonist, and a cinematic church-set climax staged with genuine weight.

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Writer's Biography

Mike Brislee Writer

Mike Brislee is a graduate of the International Film School Sydney.

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And God Made The Devil was an official Nominee for Best Feature Screenplay at the AFIN International Film Festival 2026, a Top 100 Best Reviewed and IMDb-qualifying festival.

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