One of the most intelligent and thoughtful horror films ever made.
Curse of the Demon (1957)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:10
Rotten:0
Average Rating:8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins
Genre: Horror/Suspense
Synopsis: Dr. Holden (Dana Andrew), a psychologist knowledgeable about the occult, is dismayed by a friend's strange death, leading him to investigate a demon-worshipping cult in England. But the leader of... Dr. Holden (Dana Andrew), a psychologist knowledgeable about the occult, is dismayed by a friend's strange death, leading him to investigate a demon-worshipping cult in England. But the leader of that sect, Prof. Karswell (Niall MacGuinness), resists Holden's inquiries by calling up an actual demon to fight the good doctor. Can Holden hold his own in a battle of good vs. evil? Based on the M.R. James short story "Casting the Runes," Jacques Tourneur's film is considered to be one of the true classics of the horror genre, relying heavily on the power of suggestion to create a heavy atmosphere of fear and dread. The famous, much-debated monster was added by the studio against Tourneur's wishes. The original, uncut version is known as NIGHT OF THE DEMON. [More]
Starring: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Maurice Denham, Niall MacGinnis
Starring: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Maurice Denham, Niall MacGinnis
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Screenwriter: Charles Bennett
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Reviews for Curse of the Demon
It's a movie that many people remember with affection and respect from their childhoods -- because it scared the crap out of them.
This was a first-rate classic horror story, whose richness is enhanced because the shock scenes are understated and left mostly to one's imagination.
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