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Night of the Demons (1988)

Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come... But You'll have a hell of a time.

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When partygoers at a deserted funeral home decide to have a séance on Halloween night, they awaken something evil with a thirst for blood.

Release Date
October 14, 1988
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
6.2/10 (391 votes)

Director: Kevin Tenney

Cast: Cathy Podewell, Alvin Alexis, Amelia Kinkade, Linnea Quigley, Hal Havins, Billy Gallo, Lance Fenton, Jill Terashita

Collection: Night of the Demons Collection

Production: Meridian Productions, Paragon Arts International, Blue Rider Pictures, Republic Pictures, Skouras Pictures
mass murderhalloweenpossessionabandoned househalloween partydemoncelebration
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$3M
Full Cast (18 people)

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Gimly - 6/10

Hell yes _Night of the Demons_. Shoulda made fifty of these bloody things. The opening credits is always a highlight. So much stupid 80s schlocky fun to be had in this franchise, and never more so than in this, the original. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go._

August 25, 2019

kevin2019 - 5/10

"Night of the Demons" is a less than prestigious production and it seems to take much of its inspiration from films such as "The Evil Dead" (1981) with a small group of young people becoming trapped in a less than hospitable abandoned house where unspeakable evil dwells. There are admittedly some impressive make-up effects, but overall there is a listless quality to the whole proceedings and the m...

December 27, 2024

Sierbahnn - 6/10

As far as 80's horror movies goes this is far from the worst, but it does look like what it is - a mid-budget single-location 80s horror movie. The effects are not bad, certainly, the casting isn't bad either, the directing is a bit over the top at times, but this is a fun little movie, and I am happy I stumbled across it.

May 5, 2026

Night of the Demons

Night of the Demons

Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come... But You'll have a hell of a time.

Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come... But You'll have a hell of a time.

6.2
90 min

When partygoers at a deserted funeral home decide to have a séance on Halloween night, they awaken something evil with a thirst for blood.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$3,109,904
Release Date10/14/1988
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Cast

Cathy Podewell

as Judy

Alvin Alexis

as Rodger

Amelia Kinkade

as Angela

Linnea Quigley

as Suzanne

Hal Havins

as Stooge

Billy Gallo

as Sal

LF

Lance Fenton

as Jay

JT

Jill Terashita

as Frannie

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Night of the Demons about?

When partygoers at a deserted funeral home decide to have a séance on Halloween night, they awaken something evil with a thirst for blood.

How long is Night of the Demons?

1h 30m

When was Night of the Demons released?

October 14, 1988

Who directed Night of the Demons?

Kevin Tenney

Who stars in Night of the Demons?

Cathy Podewell, Alvin Alexis, Amelia Kinkade

What genre is Night of the Demons?

Horror, Comedy

What is Night of the Demons rated?

R

Is Night of the Demons available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel