Demonia (1990): Cast & Plot
Demonia is a 1990 horror film starring Meg Register as Liza Harris, Brett Halsey and Al Cliver. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Lanterna Editrice
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Demonia About?
The premise of Demonia without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Professor Malcolm Evans heads an archaeological dig in Sicily’s Valley of Temples with his former student Liza Harris. Liza feels an uncanny connection to the valley; recurring nightmares link her to nearby ruins, especially a 16th‑century convent plagued by a crucifixion legend. When locals guard their ancestors’ secrets, Liza’s obsession pulls her deeper into the forbidden site, threatening her sanity.
Demonia Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- baby killed
- unhappy ending
- bloody violence
- grindhouse film
- folk horror
- nun
- sicily
- violence
- convent
- supernatural power
- low budget film
- nunsploitation
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- italian horror
- pregnant nun
- orgy
- nun's habit
- novice
- monastery
- evil nun
- female nudity
- sicily italy
- canada
- toronto ontario canada
- gore
- blood
- splatter
- archeologist
- occult
- disembowelment
- death
- impalement
- severed head
- cat
- crucifixion
- church
- italy
- one word title
Demonia Cast & Characters
Meg Register leads the cast as Liza Harris, with Brett Halsey as Professor Paul Evans and Al Cliver as Porter.
- Meg Register as Liza Harris
- Brett Halsey as Professor Paul Evans
- Al Cliver as Porter
- Lino Salemme as Turi DeSimone
Also Starring in Demonia
· 11 more- Pascal Druant Kevin
- Grady Clarkson Sean
- Lucio Fulci Inspector Carter (uncredited)
- Carla Cassola Lilla
- Francesco Cusimano Robbie
- Michael Aronin Lt. Andi
- Bruna Rossi Nun
- Paola Cozzo Pregnant Nun
- Christina Engelhardt Susie
- Ettore Comi John
- Paola Calati Nun
Demonia Plot Summary
What happens in Demonia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1486, on a sunbaked day in Sicily, a mob terrorized a village and tortured and crucified five nuns, suspected of witchcraft, sealing them in a hidden chamber beneath their convent. The grim secret of the monastery’s depths would echo through centuries, hinted at by whispers and old legends that locals barely dared to speak aloud.
Full summary
The whole story of Demonia, scene by scene
Demonia Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Demonia.
How Well Do You Know Demonia?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
Which city hosts the seance where Liza first experiences a vision of the crucified nuns?
Cars in Demonia
9 cars on screen, including the 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 and the 1973 Fiat 500 R.
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1985 Alfa Romeo 90 Minor role -
1973 Fiat 500 R Minor role -
Fiat Ducato Minor role -
1974 Mercedes-Benz Ambulance W115 Minor role
Demonia Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Liza” and “ルチオ・フルチの新デモンズ”.
- Also known as
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- Liza
- ルチオ・フルチの新デモンズ
- 恶魔
- 데모니아
Seen Demonia?
Movies Like Demonia
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Demons of the Mind, Demonic and Demons.
Demonia FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Demonia, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Demonia?
Demonia runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Demonia released?
Demonia was released on October 1, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Demonia?
Demonia stars Meg Register as Liza Harris, Brett Halsey as Professor Paul Evans and Al Cliver as Porter, among 15 credited actors.
Does Demonia have a post-credit scene?
No. Demonia has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Demonia in?
The original language of Demonia is Italian.
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