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The Demon

1964·Movie
1h 40min
76
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Relentless energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A night she wakes up bound to the bed and with the bleeding body. The revenge of the devil will not delay!

Purif is distraught when her lover is betrothed to another. When she summons the old ways to curse him, her erratic behavior is interpreted as demonic possession, and the villagers turn against her with physical and sexual violence.
Folk HorrorPsychological DramaRural SuperstitionVisceral ViolenceMisogynistic ThemesTragic & OppressiveDemonic PossessionBleak & UnsettlingIntense Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Demon

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Where can I stream The Demon legally?

The Demon is included with a subscription to Philo, Night Flight+, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Demon worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Demon rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Demon?

1 h 40 min

The Demon runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Demon in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Demon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Demon in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Demon use?

Abnormal Limb Rotation RangeArtistic LicenseCell Phones Are UselessChekhov's GunConscience Makes You Go BackDiabolus ex MachinaDistant PrologueDwindling PartyThe Dying WalkHaunted HouseKubrick StareMirror Monsterand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Demon, including Abnormal Limb Rotation Range, Artistic License, Cell Phones Are Useless.