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Demons

1985·Movie
1h 29min·NR

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension9
  • Scare9

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout editing, visual style, and sound design

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.

A group of people are trapped in a West Berlin movie theater infested with ravenous demons who proceed to kill and possess the humans one-by-one, thereby multiplying their numbers.
Italian Horror80s Cult ClassicDemonic OutbreakVisceral GoreFast-Paced ActionClaustrophobic SettingPractical EffectsRelentless TerrorCinematic Spectacle

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Questions about Demons

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Where can I stream Demons legally?

Demons is included with a subscription to Philo, Shudder, MUBI, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Bloodstream. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Demons worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Demons rated?

NRViolenceNudityDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Demons?

1 h 29 min

Demons runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Demons?

Critics64
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Demons much the same way.

What language is Demons in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Demons?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Demons in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Demons use?

Painful TransformationDeadly ScratchZombie Puke AttackEye ScreamOne-Word TitleDowner EndingTook a Level in BadassBlack Dude Dies FirstBig BadRed HerringMalevolent Masked ManThe Stingerand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Demons, including Painful Transformation, Deadly Scratch, Zombie Puke Attack.