NM cult classic ‘The Devil’s Mistress’ screens in Santa Fe

20250420-life-western — From left, Orville Wanzer, Arthur Reseley, Wes Westmoreland and Robert “Teddy” Gregory on site for “The Devil’s Mistress.”

20250420-life-western — Orville Wanzer, left, filming “The Devil’s Mistress.”

20250420-life-western — Film still from “The Devil’s Mistress” by Orville Wanzer.

20250420-life-western — Film still from Orville Wanzer’s “The Devil’s Mistress,” with Joan Stapleton in the title role.

20250420-life-western — Montage of film stills from Orville Wanzer’s “The Devil’s Mistress.”

20250420-life-western — Orville Wanzer directing “The Devil’s Mistress.”

20250420-life-western — “The Devil’s Mistress” original film poster.

Published April 20, 2025 - 8:00 a.m. Modified April 20, 2025 - 8:00 a.m.

NM cult classic ‘The Devil’s Mistress’ screens in Santa Fe

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“The Devil’s Mistress” (1965) by Orville "Buddy" Wanzer was the first indie film shot in New Mexico, as well as the first-ever film in the “acid Western” genre, according to filmmaker and scholar Julia Smith.

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