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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Violence, Not For Children, Gore Movie Release: 1986 DVD Release: 03/16/1999 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 31 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 5 Genres: Horror, Supernatural Horror See Also: Demons II [Special Edition]

A high-end apartment complex is the setting for demonic disaster in this like-minded splatter sequel to the 1986 cult hit Demons. A spoiled young woman named Sally (Coralina Cataldi Tassoni) is hosting her own birthday party in her apartment. Other characters in the building include a man (David Knight) and his pregnant wife (Nancy Brilli), a little boy who is alone for the evening, and a gym full of workout maniacs. In each apartment, televisions are all tuned to a horror film in which a group of young people find evidence of demons which precedes their becoming possessed. Upset that an ex-boyfriend is coming to her party, Sally goes into her room and turns on the film. A demon bursts through her television. Moments later, the possessed Sally enters the party and slaughters all of her guests, turning them into demons. The possession spreads throughout the building as tenant after tenant is transformed, leading to a furious battle between the exercise fanatics and a pack of demons. The young husband manages to stay alive and makes a desperate attempt to save his wife -- who is being tormented by the now-possessed little boy. He rescues her after the demon child gives "birth" to a Gremlins-style demon and the couple make a dangerous attempt to rappel down the outside of the tower with the raving, drooling Sally in hot pursuit. ~ Patrick Legare, All Movie Guide

Nancy Brilli
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
Bobby Rhodes - Hank

Splatter film fans can rejoice with this uncut DVD from Anchor Bay home video. Originally released in a truncated version that easily exposed the film's many inadequacies, this DVD release marks a big improvement considering that the significant gore is its high point. The film is presented letterboxed in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio and is given a clean, crisp transfer that allows the bloodshed to be seen at optimum levels over the course of 17 chapter breaks. One slight complaint is that the picture is so pristine, it is unforgiving to some of Sergio Stivaletti's obsolete mechanical effects, particularly his Gremlins-inspired monster that bursts from a possessed youngster's back. The disc comes complete with Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Surround 2.0 audio tracks that keep all of the gut-wrenching action at optimal ear-blowing levels. The commentary track features director Lamberto Bava, his son Roy Bava (primarily as a translator for his father), effects guru Stivaletti, and journalist Loris Curci. Unfortunately, what would appear to be a great lineup for this interview-style track actually turns out to be quite boring with the dialogue often interrupted by lengthy silences. Lamberto Bava gives short, disinterested answers to most of Curci's questions, but Stivaletti is interesting to hear when he discusses his effects work. The disc also includes a trailer and several talent bios. ~ Patrick Legare, All Movie Guide