The acting ranges from average to bad but Jane Lyle is good in some sequences, especially when her facial expression changes from fear to a cold smile. It makes me want to visit the place on a holiday. However, Mykonos is portrayed quite beautifully. As a result, most of the violence appears gratuitous. However, what I felt missing was the answer to the question why? Christopher is a psychopath who engages in acts of bestiality, rape, murder, torture and he likes to photograph them but what's the story behind this sick fascination? Celia is his partner in crime and the secret behind their relationship is revealed in the end but here too the big why question remains unanswered. Director Nico Mastorakis does not waste time in showing that this couple is insane. ![]() Christopher and Celia are initially depicted as a likable romantic couple who are visiting a Greek Island. The movie itself seems to primarily rely on violence and shock value rather than story (which is perhaps secondary). ![]() 'Island of Death' or 'Devils in Mykonos') could have been a better film if the story had layers and the execution did not have a B-grade feel. ![]() Though the concept is dated, 'Ta Paidia Tou Diavolou' (a.k.a.
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