Demented (1980): Cast & Plot
Demented is a 1980 horror thriller directed by Arthur Jeffreys, starring Sallee Young as Linda Rodgers, Harry Reems and Kathryn Clayton. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Arthur Jeffreys
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Demented About?
The premise of Demented without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After being gang‑raped in a horse stable, the survivor’s assailants are arrested, but the trauma refuses to end. She is tormented by vivid, nightmarish visions of her attackers, while her husband’s infidelity and constant fear drive her toward a dangerous thirst for vengeance.
Demented Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- rape
- rape victim
- revenge
- sex scene
- rape and revenge
- rapist
- legs
- fondling
- sexual perversion
- sexual cruelty
- dysfunctional marriage
- sadism
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- cruelty
- sexual assault
- sexual abuse
- panties
- nudity
- unfaithfulness
- underwear
- infidelity
- sexual violence
- psychological trauma
- female nudity
- extramarital affair
- gang rape
- assault
- violence
- white panties
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- video nasty
- exploitation
- slasher
- psycho thriller
- pantyhose
- woman
- group
- slasher horror
- horse
- stable
- female topless nudity
- knife
- misunderstanding
- female protagonist
- dinner
- wine
- lie
- suspicion
- distrust
- mistrust
Demented Cast & Characters
Sallee Young leads the cast as Linda Rodgers, with Harry Reems as Matt Rodgers and Kathryn Clayton as Carol. Directed by Arthur Jeffreys; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arthur Jeffreys
- Sallee Young as Linda Rodgers
- Harry Reems as Matt Rodgers
- Kathryn Clayton as Carol
- Deborah Alter as Annie
Also Starring in Demented
· 3 more- Bryan Charles Dr. Dillman
- Edward Talbot 'Chip' Matthews Mark
- Stephen Blood Detective
Demented Plot Summary
What happens in Demented from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Linda Rodgers Linda Rodgers endures a brutal gang assault on her California ranch, an event that lands her in a brief period of institutional care. When she is released, she returns to life with her husband, Matt Rodgers, a physician who is meant to stand by her side, but the shadow of the trauma stretches over their home. The couple attempts to rebuild their days, yet Linda is haunted by unsettling visions: silhouettes of several men wearing Halloween masks infiltrating the house, creeping through hallways in her sleep and intruding on her sense of safety. These visions blur the line between memory and fear, leaving her vigilant and increasingly anxious as everyday routines become loaded with dread.
Full summary
The whole story of Demented, scene by scene
Demented Videos
2 videos: 2 clips.
- Clip Run!
How Well Do You Know Demented?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of Linda Rodgers' husband?
Cars in Demented
3 cars on screen, including the 1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II and the unknown.
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1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Important role -
unknown Minor role -
1978 Ford Pinto Background role
Demented Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Slay the Joker” and “La pesadilla despierta”.
- Also known as
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- Slay the Joker
- La pesadilla despierta
- O Prazer da Vingança
- 疯狂
- Rache um jeden Preis
- Помешанная
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Demented FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Demented, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Demented?
Demented runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Demented released?
Demented was released on June 1, 1980.
Who directed Demented?
Demented was directed by Arthur Jeffreys.
Who is in the cast of Demented?
Demented stars Sallee Young as Linda Rodgers, Harry Reems as Matt Rodgers and Kathryn Clayton as Carol, among 7 credited actors.
Does Demented have a post-credit scene?
No. Demented has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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