The Devil’s Gift (1984): Cast & Plot
The Devil’s Gift is a 1984 horror film directed by Kenneth J. Berton, starring Bob Mendelsohn as David Andrews, Struan Robertson and Vicki Saputo. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Kenneth J. Berton
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Devil’s Gift About?
The premise of The Devil’s Gift without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Surprise! An evil demon that inhabits a monkey doll takes over the mind of a suburban housewife to carry out its plans.
The Devil’s Gift Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- possessed toy
- demonic possession
- fortune teller
- ouija board
- toy monkey
- dead child in dream
- possessed woman
- toy
- gift
- low budget film
- based on the works of stephen king
- based on novella
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- apostrophe in title
- punctuation in title
- three word title
- dream within a dream
- dream sequence
- waking up from a nightmare
- child in jeopardy
- murder of a child
- evil
- housewife
- demon
- possessed doll
- mind control
- exploding building
- summoning
- animate toy
- dead dog
- no survivors
- evil doll
- boy
- store
- store manager
- manager
- satanism
- fly
- dog
- carbon monoxide poisoning
- nightmare
- possession
- supernatural power
- occult
- death of mother
- independent film
- surprise ending
The Devil’s Gift Cast & Characters
Bob Mendelsohn leads the cast as David Andrews, with Struan Robertson as Michael Andrews and Vicki Saputo as Susan. Directed by Kenneth J. Berton; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kenneth J. Berton
- Bob Mendelsohn as David Andrews
- Struan Robertson as Michael Andrews
- Vicki Saputo as Susan
- Madelon Phillips as Adrianne
Also Starring in The Devil’s Gift
· 3 more- Bruce Parry Pete
- Marlene Ryan Marge
- J. Renee Gilbert Grandma
More from Kenneth J. Berton
One more film directed by Kenneth J. Berton: Merlin’s Shop of Mystical Wonders.
The Devil’s Gift Plot Summary
What happens in The Devil’s Gift from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An elderly woman named Elmira Johnson communicates with spirits through a Ouija board. One spirit grows furious, manifesting as a cymbal-banging monkey toy. The toy’s eyes glow red, and its metallic cymbals ring out in a way that coincides with a sudden lightning strike, leaving Elmira’s house devastated and her fate uncertain.
Meanwhile, Bob Mendelsohn as David Andrews celebrates his son Struan Robertson as Michael’s ninth birthday. Michael receives the monkey toy as a gift from David’s girlfriend, Vicki Saputo as Susan, who bought it at an antiques store. The monkey soon begins to act on its own, and a string of disturbing events follows: houseplants die, a fire destroys the family dog, and David is plagued by nightmares that blur the line between sleep and waking life.
Full summary
The whole story of The Devil’s Gift, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Devil’s Gift?
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 kind of toy becomes possessed by an evil spirit?
Cars in The Devil’s Gift
10 cars on screen, including the 1981 Dodge Challenger and the 1975 Chevrolet Caprice Estate.
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1981 Dodge Challenger Important role -
1975 Chevrolet Caprice Estate Minor role -
1979 Chevrolet Malibu Wagon Minor role -
1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten Minor role
The Devil’s Gift Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Regalo diabólico” and “Il dono del diavolo”.
- Also known as
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- Regalo diabólico
- Il dono del diavolo
- O Presente do Demônio
- Djævelens gave
- Paholaisen lahja
- Le singe du diable
- Devil's Gift - Der Höllendämon...
- El regalo del diablo
- Дар дьявола
- Devil's Gift
- Подарък от дявола
- 恶魔的礼物
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Devil Doll, Demonic Toys and Demon Monkey.
The Devil’s Gift FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Devil’s Gift, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Devil’s Gift?
The Devil’s Gift runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was The Devil’s Gift released?
The Devil’s Gift was released on October 1, 1984.
Who directed The Devil’s Gift?
The Devil’s Gift was directed by Kenneth J. Berton.
More films by Kenneth J. Berton Who is in the cast of The Devil’s Gift?
The Devil’s Gift stars Bob Mendelsohn as David Andrews, Struan Robertson as Michael Andrews and Vicki Saputo as Susan, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Devil’s Gift have a post-credit scene?
No. The Devil’s Gift has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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