(2010) *1/2Angela is throwing a big Halloween party at the infamous Broussard mansion. The site where, mysteriously, seven people died 85 years earlier. This incident is related in sepia tones at the start of the film, with Jeffrey Jones of all people getting an acting job (the principal from Ferris Bueller charged with child porn posession). Anyway, it's 2010, and two really sluttly girls who talk way too much about their wax jobs go to the party with their non-slutty girlfriend. Guess which one survives the night?
The party starts out with lots of fun, techno, and black lights. The police shut down the party and all that remains is the three girlfriends, Shannon Elizabeth, and Edward Furlong (looking so much older, pastier, and chubbier than Terminator 2), and two other guys who will serve as fodder. These seven remaining in the house end up finding some demon skeletons, and learn that the demons will try to posess all 7 of them before the sun rises.
So, there's nothing great about this film, but nothing bad either. There are some horror films that you feel almost resentful about having watched. Night of the Demons isn't one of them. The story is typical and predictable, but still mildly entertaining for the one viewing. The fx and make-up too, are way beyond what one would expect from a typical straight to dvd release.
Apparently, it was originally planned for a theatrical release, but didn't make the cut. Now, I haven't seen any of the original Night of the Demons films, but 3 were made between 1988 and 1994. I checked the monster list, and it looks like they haven't been reviewed here. So, I challenge anyone out there - who wants to go through the trilogy next year? It's too late for this year sadly, but hey, if you can remember Night of the Demons trilogy for 2011, you'll be rewarded with lots of nudity! Seriously. Do a google image search for Night of the Demons and you'll see so many naked pictures. And if anyone has seen these films and is curious... Yes, the lipstick trick is recreated in this version of the film.
3 comments:
"There are some horror films that you feel almost resentful about having watched. Night of the Demons isn't one of them." HAHA, I hear you, brother! I experienced more than one of those this year. There's always that point of no return when you realize that you have invested too much time to abort and then just suffer through horribleness. Great summary and I vote that you cover all the Night of the Demon films next year!
I'd take them on but I may have to continue with zombies as there were at least 10 I wanted to watch but never got to.
I like the request though. It reminds me of when somebody says "Smell this. Doesn't it stink?"
Do it JSP, do it!!
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