Demons (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Demons is a 1986 horror film directed by Lamberto Bava, starring Fabiola Toledo, Nicoletta Elmi and Urbano Barberini. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $2,932 worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Lamberto Bava
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Demons About?
The premise of Demons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A group of people attending a film premiere find themselves trapped within the cinema as a series of terrifying events unfold. As their deepest fears manifest, they are forced to confront a supernatural force that preys on their vulnerabilities. The film explores the fragility of the human psyche and the power of inner demons in a descent into madness and terror.
Demons Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- survival horror
- demon
- demonic possession
- gore
- grindhouse film
- exploitation film
- mask
- italian horror
- demoness
- film projector
- germany
- undead
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- mutilated body
- dead body
- hole in a wall
- motorcycle
- ticket
- sword
- subway
- best friend
- wound
- mysterious man
- free ticket
- prophecy
- scream
- fear
- movie theater
- evil
- body horror
- west germany
- cola can
- danger
- cocaine
- helicopter
- driving a car
- fingernails
- police car
- screaming
- running
- blood splatter
- fangs
- watching a movie
- covered in blood
- rooftop
- teeth
- violence
- toilet
- panic
- punk rocker
- stabbing
Demons Cast
Fabiola Toledo leads the cast, with Nicoletta Elmi and Urbano Barberini. Directed by Lamberto Bava; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lamberto Bava
Also Starring in Demons
· 6 moreMore from Lamberto Bava
More films directed by Lamberto Bava: The Torturer, Body Puzzle, The Cave of the Golden Rose and The Man Who Didn’t Want to Die.
Demons Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Demons 53 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 53 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 66% User score
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Demons Plot Summary
What happens in Demons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the inhabitants of a high-rise apartment complex gather around their televisions to enjoy a movie, they remain blissfully unaware that the story unfolding on-screen will soon morph into a nightmarish reality. The film narrates the harrowing journey of a group of teenagers who dare to step into a city plagued by a demonic outbreak. In a shocking turn of events, one of the teens inadvertently resurrects the demon when a drop of blood from a scratch lands on its mouth.
Full summary
The whole story of Demons, scene by scene
Demons Box Office
Demons grossed $2,932 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9K
Demons Trailers & Videos
11 videos: 4 trailers, 4 clips, 1 featurette and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Demons (1985) - Trailer HD (International) 1080p
- Trailer Demons (1985) U.S. Original Theatrical Trailer
- Trailer Arrow Recreation Trailer
- Clip Demons (1985) Dirtbike and Katana
How Well Do You Know Demons?
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 10: not answered
What event brings the residents of the high-rise apartment together?
Cars in Demons
20 cars on screen, including the 1985 Cagiva WRX 125 and the 1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant B1 Typ 33.
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1985 Cagiva WRX 125 Important role -
1978 Volkswagen Passat Variant B1 Typ 33 Important role -
1972 Honda CB 350 Four Minor role -
1976 Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role
Demons Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Dance of the Demons” and “Dämonen”.
- Also known as
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- Dance of the Demons
- Dämonen
- Demoni 1
- 猛鬼戲院
- デモンズ
- 데몬스
- Demonios
- Démons
- Demons - Dämonen
- Cinler
- Демоны
- Demons: Filhos das Trevas
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- Démonok
- Démoni
- Демони
- 群尸屠城
- 戰慄
- Demony
- Demoni
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Movies Like Demons
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Demon Resurrection, Demons of the Mind and Demonia.
Demons FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Demons, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Demons?
Demons runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was Demons released?
Demons was released on May 30, 1986.
Who directed Demons?
Demons was directed by Lamberto Bava.
More films by Lamberto Bava Who is in the cast of Demons?
Demons stars Fabiola Toledo, Nicoletta Elmi and Urbano Barberini, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Demons make at the box office?
Demons grossed $2,932 worldwide.
How is Demons rated?
Demons has 53 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
Does Demons have a post-credit scene?
No. Demons has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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