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Demon Within (1985): Cast

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Demon Within is a 1985 mystery horror film directed by Masayoshi Sukita, starring Yousuke Saito as Mystery Man, Ichirô Ogura and Kyōzō Nagatsuka. It runs 54 minutes.

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Demon Within (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
54 min
Director
Masayoshi Sukita
Genres
Mystery , Fantasy , Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Demon Within About?

The premise of Demon Within without spoilers.

A journalist becomes host to a Japanese demon that gestates in his stomach and erupts, tearing his mouth open. The newborn creature is seized by a mysterious stranger, later revealed as a former victim who now harvests the demons. Their flesh is addictive, and he feeds on them. The journalist survives and uncovers this macabre trade.

Demon Within Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • biopunk
  • body horror
  • one word title
  • japanese shocker
  • japanese horror
  • impregnation
  • demon
  • bloody mouth
  • monster
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Demon Within Cast & Characters

Yousuke Saito leads the cast as Mystery Man, with Ichirô Ogura as Kitayan and Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Mr. Morioka. Directed by Masayoshi Sukita; 4 actors are credited in all.

Details

Demon Within Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “The Tasty Flesh” and “Gakidama: Kanzen-ban”.

Also known as
  • The Tasty Flesh
  • Gakidama: Kanzen-ban
  • Gakidama
  • Baby Goblin
  • 饿鬼魂
  • 가키다마

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Demon Within FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Demon Within, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Demon Within?

Demon Within runs 54 minutes.

When was Demon Within released?

Demon Within was released on December 27, 1985.

Who directed Demon Within?

Demon Within was directed by Masayoshi Sukita.

Who is in the cast of Demon Within?

Demon Within stars Yousuke Saito as Mystery Man, Ichirô Ogura as Kitayan and Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Mr. Morioka, among 4 credited actors.

Does Demon Within have a post-credit scene?

No. Demon Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Demon Within in?

The original language of Demon Within is Japanese.

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