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Night of the Demon

1957Movie1 h 36 minNR

Horror
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Rotten Tomatoes100%85%

A gripping, tense fantasy movie about mystery and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?

American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.

Feels like

  • Classic Horror
  • Occult Investigation
  • Atmospheric Mystery
  • Psychological Tension
  • Devil Worship
  • Supernatural Threat
  • Skeptic vs. Belief
  • British Cinema
  • Paranormal Investigation

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Jacques Tourneur
Written by
Charles Bennett, Hal E. Chester
Produced by
Frank Bevis
Music by
Clifton Parker, Muir Mathieson

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Facts

November 9, 1957 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
November 9, 1957
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
115 countries

Tropes

Nothing Is Scarier, Don't Go in the Woods, Adaptational Nice Guy +9

  • Nothing Is Scarier
  • Don't Go in the Woods
  • Adaptational Nice Guy
  • Religion of Evil
  • Halloween Episode
  • Right-Hand Cat
  • Instant Runes
  • Super Window Jump
  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Lottery of Doom
  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • Oh, Crap!

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Night of the Demon?"

Questions about Night of the Demon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Night of the Demon?

PhiloFandorScreamboxNight Flight+CultpixCineverseMidnight PulpMometu

In the United States, Night of the Demon streams on Philo, Screambox, Night Flight+, Fandor, and Cultpix, and it is free with ads on Mometu and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is Night of the Demon worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Will Night of the Demon scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is Night of the Demon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Night of the Demon use?

Nothing Is ScarierDon't Go in the WoodsAdaptational Nice GuyReligion of EvilHalloween EpisodeRight-Hand CatInstant RunesSuper Window JumpVillainous BreakdownLottery of DoomEven Bad Men Love Their MamasOh, Crap!and 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Nothing Is Scarier, Don't Go in the Woods, and Adaptational Nice Guy.