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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 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
Unrated, 1 hr. 22 min.
Jul 1, 1958 Limited
Aug 13, 2002
Columbia Pictures
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Intelligent, delicate, and actually frightening.
Night Of The Demon packs a powerful punch despite featuring no gore or, demon excepted, much in the way of special effects.
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.
As in any Tourneur horror film there are some unforgettably nightmarish sequences.
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.
One of the most intelligent and thoughtful horror films ever made.
Classic with extraordinary atmosphere.
It's a movie that many people remember with affection and respect from their childhoods -- because it scared the crap out of them.
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.
One of the finest thrillers made in England during the '50s.
Eerie, low budget horror classic.
As a horror film, there may never have been a better one.
Tourneur's tools for elevating the horror are elements like wind and offscreen noises -- and believe it or not, it can still make you jump.
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.
I love all of Tourneur's work.
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.
September 5, 2010Super Reviewer
An early classic. I loved it.
August 1, 2009
Super Reviewer
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