Demonium (2001)

An elderly man is murdered in his lavish Italian castle. When his friends and family arrive there for the reading of his will, the murderer has plans to continue his gory killing spree.

Director:

Andreas Schnaas

Writers:

Ted Geoghegan, Sonja Schnaas

Stars:

Andrea Bruschi, Claudia Abbate, Giuliano Polgar

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Andrea Bruschi	...	Rasmus Bentley
Claudia Abbate	...	Maria
Giuliano Polgar	...	Felix Baumann
Emilia Marra	...	Sabine Noak
Maurizia Grossi	...	Nina Moor
Paolo Di Gialluca	...	Anton Marquardt
Erika Manni	...	Helena
Joe Zaso	...	Viktor Plushnikov
Chiara Pavoni	...	Violetta
Charlotte Roche	...	Diana Sammer
Giuseppe Oppedisano	...	Arnold Berger
Michele Roselli	...	The Freak
David Bracci	...	Sabine's Husband
Florinda Vicari	...	Businesswoman
Antonio Catalano	...	Businessman #1

Storyline

Rasmus Bentley and his lover, Maria, are quickly climbing the ladder of success. One afternoon, after the closure of a deal which will secure their lives together forever, a terrible turn of events occurs. One year earlier, an eccentric scientist is brutally murdered in his sprawling ancient castle. His notary, Rasmus, calls together the man's heirs listed in his will, but as they all gather at the castle, they fail to realize that the murderer is still haunting the ancient halls. One by one, the group is methodically hunted down by the lunatic, whose vicious bloodbath is far from complete... The fates of Rasmus and Maria have been foretold, but how did this madness begin?

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Plot Keywords:

suspense | gore | gothic

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Taglines:

I wish you all a beautiful stay...

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Diabolical Dominion Official site [uk]

Country:

Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 2001 (UK)

Also Known As:

Outbreak of Evil

Filming Locations:

Lunghezza, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$2,200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Orange S.N.C., Schnaas Film GmbH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

85 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first English-language film from German director Andreas Schnaas.

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Quotes

Nina Moor: Felix, do you love me?
Felix Baumann: Is that a trick question?

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Soundtracks

"Queen of Heaven"
The RaZor Skyline

User Reviews

Vein of Gold

I have been checking e-Bay for unseen films and then checking the IMDb for the reviews which are very helpful. Demonium was cheap but the review I read was damning. But one small detail made me go ahead and buy the film. From the start I began fast forwarding through long-winded scenes of strange and awkwardly accented English. But then I started to hit scenes which struck a response. Was this a parody of Monty Python? Is that the most annoying character ever in a film? Is that the wickedest person in films? Eventually I decided it was a gem. I guess they made this film for me, without bothering to satisfy the next ninety-nine people in line. You are right to say it is extreme rubbish. But I'm right to say it's sheer brilliance. Anyone remember Mrs Fothergill or Kala? Well, you might be interested in this.