Night of the Demon (1957): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Night of the Demon
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1957
Duration: 96 min
Cast: Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, Athene Seyler

What Night of the Demon Is 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 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.

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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.

Where can I watch Night of the Demon?

Night of the Demon is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Screambox Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Night of the Demon?

Night of the Demon runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).

When did Night of the Demon come out?

Night of the Demon was released in 1957.

Who directed Night of the Demon?

Night of the Demon was directed by Jacques Tourneur.

Who stars in Night of the Demon?

Night of the Demon stars Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham.

What is Night of the Demon's rating?

Night of the Demon holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.