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Demons (1985)

โ€œThey will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.โ€

6.6/10 ยท 665 votes 1h 29m nr Horror

#40 of 67 films from 1985 #418 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Lamberto Bava ยท Written by Franco Ferrini, Lamberto Bava, Dario Argento, Dardano Sacchetti

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Overview

A group of people are trapped in a West Berlin movie theater infested with ravenous demons who proceed to kill and possess the humans one-by-one, thereby multiplying their numbers.

Cast

Urbano Barberinias George
Natasha Hoveyas Cheryl
Karl Zinnyas Ken
Fiore Argentoas Hannah
Paola Cozzoas Kathy
Fabiola Toledoas Carmen
Nicoletta Elmias Ingrid
Stelio Candellias Frank
Geretta Gerettaas Rosemary
Bobby Rhodesas Tony
Bettina Ciampolinias Nina
Eliana Miglioas Edith
Jasmine Maimoneas Nancy
Marcello Modugnoas Bob

Facts

Release dateOctober 4, 1985
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresHorror
Original titleDรจmoni
LanguageIT
Budget$1,800,000
IMDbtt0089013

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Questions

How long is Demons?
Demons runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Demons worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.6/10 across 665 votes, which places it #40 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 42%) and #418 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed Demons?
Demons was directed by Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in Demons?
Urbano Barberini as George; Natasha Hovey as Cheryl; Karl Zinny as Ken; Fiore Argento as Hannah; Paola Cozzo as Kathy; Fabiola Toledo as Carmen.
What is Demons rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Demons?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/78747.

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