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 comes too close to the cult for comfort, the devil-worshipping leader slips a cursed parchment into Andrews' research files. This 1958 American release is a re-edit of Tourneur's original 1957 British film. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
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.
Tourneur brings to bear the same mastery of shadow that he demonstrated on under-stated chillers such as Cat People, and Niall McGinnis is simply superb as the sinister, politely-spoken magician.
Columbia TriStar's 'double feature' disc holds both versions of the movie. The original U.K. version, Night of the Demon clocks in at 95 minutes. The American re-edited edition, Curse of the Demon is shorter by 13 minutes.
I 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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