You know, the devil has something here. Very pleasant. Dr. John Holden arrives in England to attend a paranormal convention where the recently deceased Professor Harrington had intended to expose Dr. Julian Karswell as being the leader of satanic cult. Upon learning of Harrington's death, Holden finds that the only link to the mysterious death and Karswell's alleged cult is an accused murderer called Rand Hobart,…
Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
Top Cast
Dana Andrews
Dr. John Holden
Peggy Cummins
Joanna Harrington
Niall MacGinnis
Dr. Julian Karswell
Maurice Denham
Professor Henry Harrington
Athene Seyler
Mrs. Karswell
Liam Redmond
Professor Mark O'Brien
Reginald Beckwith
Mr. Meek
Ewan Roberts
Lloyd Williamson
Peter Elliott
Professor K.T. Kumar
Rosamund Greenwood
Mrs. Meek
Brian Wilde
Rand Hobart
Richard Leech
Inspector Mottrarn
Lloyd Lamble
Detective Simmons
Peter Hobbes
Superintendent
Charles Lloyd Pack
Chemist
John Salew
Librarian
Reviews
*Night of the Demon* commits what ought to be a fairly serious horror-film mistake almost immediately: it shows us the demon. Not a shadow, not an uncertain shape in the trees, but the great medieval-looking brute itself. That means when John Holden arrives determined to explain away witchcraft, curses and Julian Carswell’s occult practices, we already know he is wrong. His professional scepticism occasionally…
FAQ about Night of the Demon
What is Night of the Demon about?
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian…
When was Night of the Demon released?
Night of the Demon was released in 1957.
What genres does Night of the Demon belong to?
Night of the Demon is categorised as Fantasy, Horror, Mystery.
Who stars in Night of the Demon?
The cast of Night of the Demon includes Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, Athene Seyler.