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Lance Fenton, Cathy Podewell, Alvin Alexis, Hal Havins, Amelia Kinkade ... see more see more... , Linnea Quigley , Jill Terashita , Allison Barron , William Gallo , Donnie Jeffcoat , Karen Ericson , Philip Tanzini , James W. Quinn , Marie Denn , Clark Jarret , Harold Ayer

A group of teens plan a Halloween party at an abandoned funeral parlor in this well-crafted horror film. The home is rumored to be haunted after the owner slaughtered his family and killed himself yea... read more read more...rs before. The teens plan on scaring their classmates, unaware that demons from hell are released for a night of terror for bad behavior. One by one, the teens fall victim to the evil that dwells within the parlor. The audience is left guessing who, if anyone, will be alive the following morning. This fright feature is rife with references to other teen slasher flicks. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 32 min.

Directed by: Kevin Tenney

Release Date: September 9, 1988

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  • FilmFanatik
    August 29, 2011
    FilmFanatik
    Night of the Demons is one of those 80's horror flicks that I just never got around to seeing, until now that is. It's much better than I assumed it to be. It's totally 80's with a hard rock soundtrack, it has a generous helping of sex and nudity and also has the classic "a bunch... read more of friends get together for a party and everything goes to hell" formula. It's also great that they spend the night in an old funeral home instead of just an old house for a change. The make-up effects are great, as is the gore - and there's also a generous helping of it. I recommend seeing the unrated version to get the full effect. It's not altogether perfect, as you might have guessed. The acting and dialogue are both atrocious, but it's just too much fun to dismiss. I think it would be a great pick for a Halloween movie party.
  • ajv2688
    March 3, 2011
    ajv2688
    Not only is this a good old fashioned story of a haunted house and the teenagers who dare to spend a night there, but it's also a very 80s gory and disgusting horror flick with demons. I really enjoyed it, and if you like 80s teen horror you'll like it too.
  • phubbs1
    November 29, 2010
    phubbs1
    Well this certainly isn't quite in the same league as the new remake, yes its a gloriously silly 80's flick but it really is basic in terms of sets, acting and casting, all very cheap and cheerful hehe
    The only reason to watch this, again, is simply for the pretty decent makeup ... read moreand effects by Steve Johnson, good old fashioned hands on halloween masks and blood :)
    The new film is full of more seedy outfits and flashy looks but the gore is about on par with the original plus this older film isn't the big rave like the new film, its more lowkey which is slightly better.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    November 17, 2010
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Kevin S. Tenney's original film is a horrifying, fun and amusing piece of Halloween viewing. Film stars Horror veteran Linnea Quigley and Amelia Kinkade. Night Of The Demons is a terrific blend of horrifying blood and gore. Tenney's excellent directing effects a fun mood of terro... read morer on screen, and the film succeeds in being horrifying, and amusing all at once. The kids spend the night in a haunted funeral home for Halloween, and they discover an old mirror. Soon each of them become Demons and the rest that aren't try to survive the night. Night Of The Demons is a definite Halloween seasonal classic. Night Of The Demons is a fun, thrilling carnival of horror extravaganza that will definitely appeal to every old school horror fan. Night Of The Demons is a definite must see classic. Kevin Tenney's directing is superb, and he directs this stellar cast of actors in the amusing spook fest. The special effects are very well done and the film is meant not to be taken too seriously, which is a must for a film like this. Night Of The Demons may be a flawed film, but it definitely delivers all the necessities that good horror film needs to deliver to appeal to its audience. As a diehard Horror fan, I personally think that this is one of the best Horror films of the 1980's. If you love all the classic 80's Horror films, and you haven't seen this film yet, then give this one a shot. Night Of The Demons promises to be one terrific night of spooky enjoyable fun.
  • newvogueravyn
    July 5, 2010
    newvogueravyn
    The best bit of the entire film was Angela's posssessed dance to Stigmata Martyr. The rest was all female anatomy and unconvincing acting. I was expecting something cheesy and fun, but it was only an okay watch. The effects were decent for the time though.
  • 366weirdmovies
    October 10, 2009
    366weirdmovies
    Horny teenagers spend Halloween night in an abandoned mortuary and are possessed by demons. Campy, but well-made, with good effects and at least one indelible scene (Linnea Quigley's lipstick trick); the epitome of cheesy, mildly sleazy 80s horror.
  • LitelBluHli
    August 29, 2008
    LitelBluHli
    Wow, I haven't seen this in forever. Angela!!!! lol
  • creepfreak
    June 16, 2008
    creepfreak
    Cheesy + Gory + Atmospheric + Funny + Scary = Horror Classic!

    Night of the Demons is an amazingly great fun Halloween film. If you consider yourself to be a true horror fan then this movie definitely needs to be on your list. And if you take this movie seriously then your miss... read moreing the whole point. It's fun! Plain and simple. This is just a fun horror movie with that good old spooky Halloween feel to it. The atmosphere in this is sick. Oh my God, does this movie have great dark atmosphere! Talk about scary demons too. Angela(the demon) will have you shitting in your pants. As far as cheese goes, thank God this movie was as cheesy as it was. It made it hilarious. Night of the Demons is one fucking funny and hilarious movie...scary as well.

    The acting is bad(So what? It's hilarious)

    The script is a mess(So what? It's hilarious)

    The characters are retarded(So what? It's hilarious)

    Nothing in here is believable or slightly convincing...And yes! It is hilarious.


    And after saying all this I will say that Night of the Demons certainly has a charm. It makes and turns cheesy horror into a blast of good times. Everything that's wrong with this film works to it's advantage. The cheese factor is exactly what this movie needed. Because it's played out so well it makes Night of the Demons work as a classic bad 80's B horror film. Underneath all the ridiculous cheese and silliness Night of the Demons still manages to be frightful delight with many scares and chills on the surface. A great Halloween time movie. I highly recommend this one to any horror fan!

    Other Reviews:

    "It's a fun ride, perfect for late night viewing. It's got humor, gore, scares, decent effects, great make up. It's the perfect Halloween movie, the type of movie I always hope is on at 1am when I have insomnia."
    - Horror Talk

    "Night Of The Demons is one of those fun movies, probably best viewed with your brain in the off position. But nevertheless a damn good time all around. Fun pranks, silly kids, and gory moments."
    - Burnout Central Review

    "Night Of The Demons doesn't re invent the genre but re interprets it with high energy, wit and style. It's a nasty ride and you won't regret it."
    - Arrow in the Head

    "If you're looking for some completely brainless 80s fun (and I do mean brainless), look no further. And if you like it, I won't tell on you, I swear."
    - Final Girl

    "Night of the Demons contains everything you could possibly want from an 80s horror flick: gore, babes, skin, scares, comedy and plenty of cheese."
    - Popcorn Pictures

    "Night of the Demons is a good reason to love horror. No, it's not a masterpiece, but it delivers an hour-and-a-half of fun entertainment, which is more than can be said of many other so-called "scary" movies."
    - Flesh Farm

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  • Stinger839
    May 21, 2008
    Stinger839
    Great atmosphere, quite creepy, creature/makeup designs that are still effective today. I have some problems with some of the actors (mainly the protagonist girl) delivering their lines amateurishly. My biggest gripes are concerning the editing/arrangement of action scenes and ch... read morease scenes. Overall, the cinematography needs a better eye, but I like the gritty texture to it.
    There are some cool scare jumps; I was freaked by the demons, and though the story arc is simple, I found some of the contextual details fascinating, such as the fact that the demons cannot cross over moving water. The set/house is a character unto itself and is just as scary as the beer-belly-punk-demon leaping out at unsuspected moments.
  • shitfaced8
    April 16, 2011
    shitfaced8
    When I ws 14 I really liked this movie, but watching it now I was a little less impressed. Not that theres naything wrong with it per se. It is what it is: a cheesy 80's horror flick, thats more concerned with camp than genuine scares. Good time for sure. It does have some good l... read moreaughs, some good chills, and a healthy amount of boobies and bloodshed. It is also horribly generic and predictable, but what're you going to do. Like I said it is what it is. Would make a fun movie to watch on Halloween with friends and beers. I imagine that was the intention as well so mission accomplished.

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Dustin Putman
October 27, 2008
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com

Practically dripping with the blood, sweat and tears of those who set out to make a genuinely good party movie Full Review

Caryn James
May 20, 2003
Caryn James, New York Times

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Richard Harrington
January 1, 2000
Richard Harrington, Washington Post

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Emanuel Levy
August 12, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Michael Szymanski
July 8, 2003
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com

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July 30, 2002
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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    • Roger: Eat a bowl of fuck! I am here to PARTY!
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    • Angela: Judy, Rodger, where you going? The party's just begun.
    • Old Man's Wife: (after killing her husband) Happy Halloween dear.
    • Suzanne: Run Judy, run! See Judy run! Ha-ha-ha-ha
    • Roger: (wakes up in the car after it shakes) Jeeze, what an a**hole, Stooge? I know that's you man. Only a fat slob like you could shake this car so much!
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