The Infernal Cauldron

• The devil: Georges Méliès
• A woman
• Man

Le chaudron infernal is a French horror film from 1903 by Georges Méliès. The film was released on 17 October 1903 in France. The film was made in collaboration with the film company Star film.

Action

The devil burns some people and is being pursued by their escaping souls.

Background information

The film was hand colored by Georges Méliès, there was the third movie that was released after La garland merveilleuse and Le Cake -walk infernal with this technique. In America, the film under the title The Infernal Boiling Pot was published. The film is considered groundbreaking for the horror genre, as it previously did not use demons or devils.