Night of the Demons (1988)

Many people don't appreciate dated or lower budget horror, but in my opinion you cannot be a true horror fan without at least a respect for the B-movie. This movie is enjoyable in only that way that 80's campy horror can be enjoyable. It doesn't take itself too seriously and you really shouldn't either. Often overshadowed by the slasher movies of the 80's, this one is a classic. Amelia Kinkade plays Angela. Watch for her creepy dance sequence. It's pretty memorable and what happens right after elevates Amelia's character, Angela from B Movie character to a horror powerhouse like Freddy and Jason. But unfortunately the 2 sequels that followed are inferior and wound up botching her character. Linnea Quigley does something very interesting with a tube of lipstick. And the gore effects are pretty cool.This movie is by no means a thought provoking kind of horror movie, where you are supposed to question the existence of humanity or anything like that. This is a horror movie with lots of drinking, sex, and drugs, and many many moments of "oh my god did she just?! Did they just do?!" Honestly as a shock value horror flick very few movies surpass this one. I'm probably a bit nostalgic for it, but only slightly I think a lot of the shock moments in this movie will get more people than most of the ones in "Saw" or "Hostel". The director had a really good feel on what would appeal to an 80's teen (and 90's teen in the near future.) Hull House is by far the best environment for a movie like this. The music is the greatest horror movie music ever! Far surpassing that of "Nightmare on Elm Street's". It throws a lot into the atmosphere of the movie.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.

This movie just rocks. It has everything, Halloween, the costumes, the big house, demon possession, great 80s cheese music, even creepiness through-out. The demons are actually creepy. Director Tenney is obviously skilled at creating a creepy mood and the film is pretty stylish as well. Once the demon action kicks in, its fun. If you r a horror movie fan you owe it to yourself to check this out. I remember seeing Night of the Demons back in the late 80s on a rented VHS. Its directed by Kevin Tenney (witchboard 1 n 2, witchtrap, 2007-brain dead). It has Linnea Quigley ( Silent Night, Deadly Night, Return of the living dead, Nightmare on elm street-4, Night of the demons remake). Looking forward for more projects from the director Kevin tenney. Saw the sequel of this in the mid 90s on a VHS, which was OK. Saw the third part in the late 90s on a vcd, which was a bad movie. Saw the 2009 remake starring Edward furlong on a DVD, which I dint enjoy.

The animated opening sequence to the film is a general idea of what you're getting yourself into. It provides the spooky '80s synthesizer used in most, if not all, horror movies during that time period. If the music hasn't got you sold, then the animated demons definitely will. It sets the stage of the Hull House, and how this is going to be a lot smarter of a movie than most viewers would think.The cinematography deserves an award for some of the most brilliant scenes that were crafted. With a title like, Night of the Demons, you'd expect a lot of cheap thrills, sexploitation, and gore. The best part of that assumption is that it's all true, except it's done so in a way that plays with the plot. Every scene serves a purpose, and it's clearly showcased after finishing the film.Night of the Demons was so smart, that it made some scenes look really dumb. In specific, the scene where Angela (Amelia Kinkade) is flopping around on the floor, doing the fan-favorite "Angela Dance". She looks so ridiculous while engaging in the routine, that it can be easily looked passed that she is showing early signs of being possessed by the demons.A scene that made the movie better than it probably was, happens when the mirror from the seance breaks. The party-goers are shown in the broken shards of glass that are strategically sprawled on the floor. Each character can be spotted, and it was just such a brilliant way of using some extra footage. The movie would not be getting such a high rating if it weren't for the ending, which can be seen as iconic as the conclusion to Sleepaway Camp. In the final scene to Night of the Demons, the old man that had been harassing the teenagers at the beginning of the film is seen collecting his morning paper. Prior to the party, the old man was shown with apples and razor blades, implying the oldest trick in the book. After making a nasty comment to Roger and Judy, he goes inside to be greeted with a freshly baked apple pie from his wife. He eats the pie, and after just asking where the apples came from, his throat rips open, covering the freshly baked apple pie in blood. His wife ends the movie with a kiss on his head, and by saying, "Happy Halloween, dear.". The legendary quote is followed by an '80s power ballad, and the rolling credits.

Fantastic graphics at the beginning. Really got me in the mood to become frightened. Making the evil dead concept into perfection. Emotional roller-coaster. Cast - wow! Quentin Tarantino must have been involved in the dialogue writing. "Eat a bowl of f***! I am here to party!" Brilliant! Haha, so playful, and comedic too. The characters were very believable. I got really attached to the character Stooge. His death had me in tears. The sound technician made a great job. One time a door closed and the music stopped. So dramatic! The soundtrack is still up to date. I listen to it when I go to work. Perfect cure for the case of the mondays. Nice with the acoustic sound. Better than the modern CGB (computer generated baloney). I wish someone would have showed me this movie during the most difficult times of my life. The ending was bittersweet, sweet because i learnt about morals and bitter because it was over.