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A group of people are trapped in a West Berlin movie theater infested with ravenous demons who proceed to kill and possess the humans one-by-one, thereby multiplying their numbers.
A group of strangers are invited to a mysterious cinema screening in West Berlin to watch a horror film. Unbeknownst to them, the film's bloody on-screen violence begins to bleed into reality, turning the audience into ravenous demons. Trapped inside the theater, the survivors must fight for their lives against the escalating, monstrous onslaught.
Demons is widely regarded as a cult classic of Italian horror cinema, celebrated for its over-the-top gore, relentless pacing, and sheer fun factor. While criticized by some for its thin plot and B-movie sensibilities, it has earned a devoted following for its energetic action and creative, gruesome practical effects.
Praised for its high-octane gore and inventive practical effects.
Enjoyed for its fast-paced, no-holds-barred horror action.
A quintessential 'so bad it's good' cult horror flick.
Google audience: Audiences generally love Demons for its pure entertainment value, highlighting its over-the-top gore, thrilling action sequences, and the overall fun, campy atmosphere. Many appreciate its status as a classic '80s horror movie that doesn't take itself too seriously.
The film was co-written and produced by Dario Argento, who also designed the iconic 'demon' masks.
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The Italian horror movies of the 80s was a genre in itself, could be violent giallos, or supernatural horror, or cannibal movies, at the time we were really both horrified but also mesmerised. With a simple story, Argento (story) and Bava (...
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It's no _Night of the_ that's for sure, but I enjoyed it in parts. Paricularly fond of the coke punks and the pimp. Dubbing's a nightmare though. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._
This was beautiful. It must be a strange experience, being a child of a great director, and following the very same genre. Do you go pretty much the same route, or try something vastly different? This would make a great double-bill, at a...
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