10-year-old Susan Walker, mourning her mother's death, is possessed by a demon who has been preying on her female ancestors for centuries. Years later, the demon takes over when she has married OIiver Farrell and entered psychoanalysis.
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| Marjoe Gortner | ... |
Oliver Farrell
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| Bobbie Bresee | ... |
Susan Walker Farrell
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| Norman Burton | ... |
Dr. Simon Andrews
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| Maurice Sherbanee | ... |
Ben, the gardener
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| LaWanda Page | ... |
Elsie, the maid
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| Laura Hippe | ... |
Aunt Cora Nomed
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Sheri Mann | ... |
Dr. Roni Logan
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| Julie Christy Murray | ... |
Young Susan
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| Chu Chu Malave | ... |
Delivery Boy
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Ron Cannon | ... |
Gallery Owner
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| Joel Kramer | ... |
Tramp in Mausoleum
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Gene Edwards | ... |
Drunk In Nightclub
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Di Ann Monaco | ... |
Girl In Nightclub
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| John Branagan | ... |
Nightclub Parking Attendant
(as John Brannigan)
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Richard Guarino | ... |
Nightclub Maitre de
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Blake Barich | ... |
Little Girl in Mall
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Eileen Zimmerman | ... |
Woman in Mall
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Mildred Lipsher | ... |
Woman in Parking Lot
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Joe Lipsher | ... |
Man in Parking Lot
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Joyce Barich | ... |
Mother in Mall
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Lori Zimmerman | ... |
Kids in Mall
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Julie Garfinkel | ... |
Kids in Mall
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Michael Zimmerman | ... |
Kids in Mall
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Jay Saunders | ... |
Kids in Mall
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| William Vail | ... |
The Final Demon
(as Bill Vail)
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| Cathi Peyton Erman | ... |
Demon's Eyes (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Dugan | ||
Written by
| Robert Barich | ... | (written by) & |
| Robert Madero | ... | (written by) |
| Katherine Rosenwink | ... | (original story and screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Barich | ... | producer |
| Michael Franzese | ... | executive producer |
| Robert Madero | ... | producer |
| Arline Mohr | ... | associate producer |
| Horst Osterkamp | ... | associate producer |
| Jerry Zimmerman | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Jaime Mendoza-Nava | ||
Cinematography by
| Robert Barich | ||
Editing by
| Richard Bock | ... | (as Richard Christopher Bock) |
Editorial Department
| Elizabeth King | ... | assistant film editor |
| Kim Secrist | ... | assistant film editor |
| Jim Stewart | ... | assistant film editor |
Art Direction by
| Robert A. Burns | ... | (as Robert Burns) |
Makeup Department
| R. Christopher Biggs | ... | makeup artist (as Chris Biggs) |
| John Carl Buechler | ... | special effects makeup creator (as John Buechler) |
| Athena Demetrios | ... | makeup and hair designer: Ms. Bresse |
| Morton Greenspoon | ... | special eye lenses provider (as Dr. Morton Greenspoon) |
| Tina Kline | ... | eye technician (as Tina Klein) |
| Matthew W. Mungle | ... | makeup artist (as Matthew Mungle) |
| Danny Stein | ... | makeup artist |
| Maurice Stein | ... | makeup supervisor / special effects makeup supervisor |
| Michael Stein | ... | makeup artist (as Mike Stein) |
Production Management
| Alois Brummer | ... | production manager |
| Charles Norton | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Phil Ball | ... | second assistant director |
| Charles Norton | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Gary Cole | ... | prop assistant |
| Howard Cole | ... | property master |
| Charles Nixon III | ... | construction (as Charles Nixon) |
| Darryl Strub | ... | construction |
Sound Department
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer (as Gary Bourgeois) |
| Dessie Markovsky | ... | dialogue editor (as Dessislava Markovsky) |
| Lee Minkler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Terry Porter | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael R. Sloan | ... | supervising sound editor (as Michael Sloan) |
| John Speak | ... | sound mixer |
| Pat Speak | ... | boom operator |
Special Effects by
| Roger George | ... | mechanical/explosive special effects and flying sequences |
Stunts
| Joel Kramer | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Martin L. Aguilar | ... | key grip (as Martin Aguilar) |
| Richmond L. Aguilar | ... | gaffer (as Richard Aguilar) |
| Scott Aguilar | ... | best boy |
| James L. Carter | ... | first camera operator (as Jim Carter) |
| Robert Gordon | ... | steadicam operator |
| Alec Hirschfeld | ... | camera operator |
| Mario Jennings | ... | still photographer |
| Tom Kantrude | ... | camera operator (as Tom Kantrud) |
| John Murray | ... | lighting designer |
| Guy Olds | ... | assistant camera |
| Todd Pike | ... | assistant camera |
| Richard Sands | ... | best boy gaffer (as Rick Sands) |
| Roger Sassen | ... | best boy gaffer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marci Mohr | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Nancy Montgomery | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joann Yearsley | ... | script supervisor (as JoAnn Yearsley) |
Transportation Department
| John Branagan | ... | transportation assistant (as John Brannigan) |
| Bob Evans | ... | driver: honeywagon |
| Paul LeClair | ... | transportation assistant |
| Ira Zimmerman | ... | transportation assistant |
Additional Crew
| Frank Di Sesso | ... | wrangler (as Frank DiSesso) |
| Cathi Peyton Erman | ... | double (as Cathi Peyton) |
| Linda Lang | ... | double |
| Shirley Lang | ... | double |
| Robert Lewis | ... | production coordinator |
| Les Mack | ... | production assistant |
| Ozzie Osman | ... | maintenance |
| Karl Parrick | ... | police security and permits |
| Lynn Parrick | ... | police security and permits |
| Steve Peyton | ... | production associate |
| Kellyn Plasschaert | ... | double |
| Regis Possino | ... | production attorney (as Regis M. Possino) |
| Sheila Possner | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Ray | ... | production assistant |
| Andrea Sankner | ... | double |
| Charles Sladen | ... | production accountant |
| Martha Strickland | ... | double |
| Arnold Urdang | ... | production coordinator |
| Linda Whittlesey | ... | production assistant |
| Eunice Zehavi | ... | production secretary |
| Bill Zerella | ... | water permits |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Motion Picture Marketing (MPM) (1983) (United States) (theatrical)
- Film Town Video (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Video Space (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (for FilmTown Video)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- R.C.V.2001 Video (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- AB Filmverleih (1984) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- AV Home Video (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- Arcade Video (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Astro Distribution (2000) (Germany) (VHS)
- BCI Eclipse I (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- CMV Laservision (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- CMV Laservision (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- CMV Laservision (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dark Vision (2001) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD) (Horror Cult Collection)
- FilmTown (1983) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Freaks On (2022) (France) (video) (SVOD)
- Frontier Amusements (Canada)
- Image Entertainment (laserdisc)
- Nelson Entertainment (video)
- Star Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Tohokushinsha Home Video (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Treasured Films (2023) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Video Audio Project (VAP) (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2018) (World-wide) (Blu-ray) (Blu-ray/DVD combo)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2018) (World-wide) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Petite Caterers (catering)
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (production insurance)
- Cinemobile System (camera and lenses provided by)
- Ryder Sound Services (re-recording)
- Don Menell Directions (main title design)
- Title House (titles)
- Getty Film Laboratory (opticals)
- D. Laurenti Promenade Mall (the producers wish to thank)
- Saint Tropez West (the producers wish to thank)
- Lillie Rubin Salons (the producers wish to thank)
- Hudson-Goodman Jewelers of California (the producers wish to thank)
- Albright & Zimmerman (the producers wish to thank)
- Wang Brass Bed Factory (the producers wish to thank)
- Catchpenny Art Gallery (the producers wish to thank)
- Jim Rossi Antique Picture Cars (the producers wish to thank)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Traumatized by her mother's death, young Susan is becoming possessed by the same demon that possessed her mother before she died. More and more her husband and psychiatrist are noticing the strange changes...
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| Taglines | The Nightmare Has Begun! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Bobbie Bresee revealed on the commentary of the BCI DVD release that she received some possessed voice coaching from Mercedes McCambridge (notable for the demonic voice in The Exorcist (1973)) while co-starring with her in "Charlie's Angels" (1976) Angels in Springtime. See more » |
| Goofs | When Susan is possessed, she uses telekinesis to lift another character over the balcony of the stairs and the equipment used to lift the actress is visible at the top of the screen. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Drive-in Madness! (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Free Again See more » |
| Quotes |
Elsie, the maid:
There's some strange shit goin' on in this house! See more » |