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Demons

Original title: Dèmoni
  • 19851985
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
23K
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Dèmoni (1985)
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  • Horror

A group of random people is invited to a screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theater with ravenous demons.A group of random people is invited to a screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theater with ravenous demons.A group of random people is invited to a screening of a mysterious movie, only to find themselves trapped in the theater with ravenous demons.

IMDb RATING
6.6/10
23K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Lamberto Bava
  • Writers
    • Dardano Sacchetti(original story)
    • Dario Argento(screenplay)
    • Lamberto Bava(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Urbano Barberini
    • Natasha Hovey
    • Karl Zinny
Top credits
  • Director
    • Lamberto Bava
  • Writers
    • Dardano Sacchetti(original story)
    • Dario Argento(screenplay)
    • Lamberto Bava(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Urbano Barberini
    • Natasha Hovey
    • Karl Zinny
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 224User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Demons
    Trailer 1:40
    Demons
    Demons
    Trailer 2:09
    Demons

    Photos91

    Dèmoni (1985)
    Dèmoni (1985)
    Bettina Ciampolini in Dèmoni (1985)
    Paola Cozzo in Dèmoni (1985)
    Eliana Miglio in Dèmoni (1985)
    Eliana Miglio in Dèmoni (1985)
    Natasha Hovey in Dèmoni (1985)
    Guido Baldi in Dèmoni (1985)
    Peter Pitsch in Dèmoni (1985)
    Peter Pitsch in Dèmoni (1985)
    Lino Salemme in Dèmoni (1985)
    Sally Day in Dèmoni (1985)

    Top cast

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    Urbano Barberini
    Urbano Barberini
    • Georgeas George
    Natasha Hovey
    Natasha Hovey
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Karl Zinny
    Karl Zinny
    • Kenas Ken
    Fiore Argento
    Fiore Argento
    • Hannahas Hannah
    Paola Cozzo
    Paola Cozzo
    • Kathyas Kathy
    Fabiola Toledo
    • Carmenas Carmen
    Nicoletta Elmi
    Nicoletta Elmi
    • Ingrid, the usheretteas Ingrid, the usherette
    Stelio Candelli
    • Frankas Frank
    Nicole Tessier
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Geretta Geretta
    Geretta Geretta
    • Rosemaryas Rosemary
    • (as Geretta Giancarlo)
    Bobby Rhodes
    Bobby Rhodes
    • Tonyas Tony
    Guido Baldi
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Bettina Ciampolini
    Bettina Ciampolini
    • Ninaas Nina
    Giuseppe Mauro Cruciano
    Giuseppe Mauro Cruciano
    • Hot Dogas Hot Dog
    • (as Giuseppe Cruciano)
    Sally Day
    • Lizas Liz
    Eliana Miglio
    Eliana Miglio
    • Edith, woman in tent (Horror Film)as Edith, woman in tent (Horror Film)
    • (as Eliana Hoppe)
    Jasmine Maimone
    • Nancy (Horror Film)as Nancy (Horror Film)
    Marcello Modugno
    • Bob (Horror Film)as Bob (Horror Film)
    • Director
      • Lamberto Bava
    • Writers
      • Dardano Sacchetti(original story) (screenplay)
      • Dario Argento(screenplay)
      • Lamberto Bava(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Art imitating art is the basis of this demonic tale of a group of invited guests to the screening of a horror film that brings naturalism to life. They are baited and penned, and their walled-in feeling quickly turns to screaming fear as those who are dead lust after the flesh of the living. In this full-scale cinema of hell, it's only a question of time before demons from the abyss are asking for second portions. —Cinema_Fan
    • survival horror
    • demon
    • demonic possession
    • gore
    • grindhouse film
    • 281 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The building used for the exteriors of the Metropol theater still stands in Berlin. It's a club called Goya that's been host to several horror conventions thanks to its appearance in this film.
    • Goofs
      When the helicopter crashes against the floor of the cinema, there are no dead pilots in it. But in the next shot their bodies appear.
    • Quotes

      Rosemarie: Ow, shit, I scratched myself

      Tony the Pimp: That will teach you to touch things.

    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by 1 min 5 secs by the BBFC with edits to eye gougings, a hand being mutilated in the wheel of a bike, a demon vomiting blood and bile on a woman, closeups of a woman's teeth falling out during her transformation into a demon and a scene where cocaine is scraped off a woman's breast with a razor-blade. Some cuts were restored for the 2000 DIVID release (minus 42 secs from the cocaine scene) though the Platinum DVD, released at the same time, mistakenly featured the uncut print. The cuts were fully waived in 2004 for the reissued 'Director's Cut' Platinum DVD.
    • Connections
      Edited into Cent une tueries de zombies (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Demon
      Performed by Claudio Simonetti
      ( Universo Film / RCA )

    User reviews224

    Review
    Top review
    Now this is a horror movie!
    Watching "Demons" I came to the conclusion that, no matter how many of the "Scream" films they make, nothing compares to this horror flick!. I'm not saying it's the greatest horror flick of all time. But it certanly entertains, and scares the hell out of you. Even after several viewings. The setting for the film is just right.The music terrific too! honestly I've seen this flick like 1000 times. And it still freaks me out. I've not seen parts 3 or 4 yet but from the reviews I've heard, they sound pretty interesting, so I'm certanly going to track them both down. For those of you who think that the 90's versions of horror films are the only saving grace to this genre, do yourself a favour catch a few of the 80's horror flicks like "Demons" they are what horror movies should be!
    helpful•39
    14
    • darlenefraser2000
    • Feb 3, 2001

    FAQ2

    • What is the Metropol?
    • How many different versions exist in the UK of this movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 30, 1986 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Italy
    • Language
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Demons of Hell
    • Filming locations
      • Metropol, Schöneberg, Berlin, Germany
    • Production company
      • DACFILM Rome
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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