That Demon Within (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
That Demon Within is a 2014 action crime film directed by Dante Lam. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $20.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Dante Lam
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- China Lion Film Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is That Demon Within About?
The premise of That Demon Within without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A police officer's act of compassion when sparing a killer's life inadvertently triggers a series of violent events. Haunted by the brutal crimes committed by the man he saved, the officer is forced to confront his decision and grapple with his own inner demons as he investigates the escalating chaos. The line between justice and mercy blurs as he questions his actions and the devastating consequences they unleashed.
The Director of That Demon Within
Directed by Dante Lam.
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Director Dante Lam
More from Dante Lam
More films directed by Dante Lam, best-rated first: Operation Red Sea, The Viral Factor, Operation Hadal and Operation Mekong.
That Demon Within Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave That Demon Within 47% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 47% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 40%
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Metacritic 51 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 56% User score
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That Demon Within Plot Summary
What happens in That Demon Within from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an extraordinary turn of events, Dave Wong (Daniel Wu), a reclusive and resilient lawman, finds himself unexpectedly linked to Hon Kong (Nick Cheung), the merciless head of a criminal syndicate, when he donates his blood to save the feared gangster’s life. The shadowy villains, cloaked in traditional demon masks, carry out their violent acts with chilling precision. As the grip of madness tightens around Dave, he becomes enmeshed in a lethal game of chase with the gang, setting off a power struggle that spirals into devastating repercussions for everyone involved.
Full summary
The whole story of That Demon Within, scene by scene
That Demon Within Box Office
That Demon Within grossed $20.4 million worldwide. $172,343 came from the US and Canada and $20.2 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$20.4M
- US & Canada
- $172.3K
- International
- $20.2M
That Demon Within Trailers & Videos
The trailer of That Demon Within.
How Well Do You Know That Demon Within?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What pivotal action does Dave Wong take to save Hon Kong?
Cars in That Demon Within
37 cars on screen, including the 1994 SAAB 900 and the 2001 Mazda Millenia.
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Toyota Corolla Important role
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That Demon Within FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of That Demon Within, each answered in a sentence.
How long is That Demon Within?
That Demon Within runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was That Demon Within released?
That Demon Within was released on April 18, 2014.
Who directed That Demon Within?
That Demon Within was directed by Dante Lam.
More films by Dante Lam How much did That Demon Within make at the box office?
That Demon Within grossed $20.4 million worldwide ($172,343 domestic, $20.2 million international).
How is That Demon Within rated?
That Demon Within has 7.6/10 on IMDb, 47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does That Demon Within have a post-credit scene?
No. That Demon Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is That Demon Within in?
The original language of That Demon Within is Chinese.
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