Dana Andrews,
Peggy Cummins,
Niall MacGinnis,
Athene Seyler,
Maurice Denham
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In this film, American Professor Dana Andrews investigates a devil-worshipping cult active in England. The cult has apparently been responsible for more than one death in recent months. When Andrews c... read more
DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002
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November 17, 2010I absolutely loved this horror movie. The story is classic, but also modern. The actors are great. And the ending is way cool. If you've seen the new movie, Drag Me to Hell, you'll see many similarities with this movie.
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July 15, 2008creepy and atmospheric occult thriller with plenty of tourneur's signature style, marred somewhat by campy special effects
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July 14, 2008Based on an M.R. James story called "Casting of the Runes", in certain respects "Night of the Demon" brilliantly anticipates Richard Matheson's adaptation of Dennis Wheatley's "The Devil Rides Out". The crucial difference between the two movies is that, here, Dana Andrews' smugly... read more
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April 2, 2008Based on M.R. James' short story "Casting the Runes", this is an intelligently scripted and superbly atmospheric chiller which achieves several frightening and memorable sequences.
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April 2, 2008I was looking forward to this one as I'd read a lot of great things about it, but unfortunately these high hopes were thoroughly crushed. Dana Andrews plays a scientist out to debunk "witchcraft" when he encounters a sinister cult headed by Niall MacGinnis (not one, but BOTH bein... read more
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April 2, 2008Jacques Tourneur was a master of suggestion, his flawless and impressive mise-en-scene shines all over, as well as the job done by the whole cast. doesn't matter satan itself looks dated, it still keeps an eerie and menacing atmosphere.
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January 1, 2007Also known as Night of the Demon, this horror noir is based on a short story called Casting the Runes. It's a classic noir, predating Cast a Deadly Spell by something like 40 years, but also a top-notch horror flick. Well worth watching -- if you can find it.
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September 28, 2009At times it's brilliant visually. To its credit, it actually scared me a bit, too. The weakest part is the actual demon, which thankfully only appears very briefly at the beginning and the end.
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Critic Reviews
October 17, 2011
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
October 17, 2011
Clark Collis, Empire Magazine
Night Of The Demon packs a powerful punch despite featuring no gore or, demon excepted, much in the way of special effects. Full Review
October 17, 2011
Film4
A film that survives even its most unsubtle special effects to earn its place as not only one of the great films of British vintage cinema but also a classic supernatural thriller. Full Review
October 17, 2011
TV Guide's Movie Guide
As in any Tourneur horror film there are some unforgettably nightmarish sequences. Full Review
July 23, 2008
Steve Biodrowski, ESplatter
One of the most intelligent and thoughtful horror films ever made. Full Review
August 9, 2007
Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Classic with extraordinary atmosphere. Full Review
April 6, 2006
Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
It's a movie that many people remember with affection and respect from their childhoods -- because it scared the crap out of them. Full Review
October 15, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Eerie, low budget horror classic.
February 4, 2004
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
As a horror film, there may never have been a better one. Full Review
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