Search - Night of the Demons on DVD

MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Gore Movie Release: 1988 DVD Release: 08/24/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 13 Genres: Comedy, Horror, Haunted House Film, Horror Comedy

A group of teens plan a Halloween party at an abandoned funeral parlor in this well-crafted horror film. The home is rumored to be haunted after the owner slaughtered his family and killed himself years before. The teens plan on scaring their classmates, unaware that demons from hell are released for a night of terror for bad behavior. One by one, the teens fall victim to the evil that dwells within the parlor. The audience is left guessing who, if anyone, will be alive the following morning. This fright feature is rife with references to other teen slasher flicks. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide

Lance Fenton - Jay
Cathy Podewell - Judy
Alvin Alexis - Roger
Hal Havins - Stooge
Amelia Kinkade - Angela

A gruesome and amusing '80s fright flick that easily kept gore-hounds entertained during down time for Freddy and Jason, Witchboard director Kevin S. Tenney's Night of the Demons arrives on DVD with some fun extras thanks to Anchor Bay Home Entertainment. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, the presentation here is a real treat for fans whose well-worn VHS tapes may snap after one more jarring rewind. It also may come as a surprise for those who missed its original theatrical run to see what a stylish little film Night of the Demons really is -- with the near-expressionist sets and creative lighting truly setting it apart from the pack. As for the picture itself, the presentation is sharp and clean despite some noticeable degradation during the gorier scenes (cut back into the film after being excised by the MPAA). Nevertheless, one would be hard-pressed to ask for a better presentation than this. The Dolby Digital Ultra Stereo soundtrack rings through loud and clear with little to no evidence of audible distortion. Of course, longtime Night of the Demons devotees familiar with Anchor Bay know that the company wouldn't simply call it quits by offering a truly satisfying presentation of the feature itself, and it's in the realm of bonus materials that the company really shows its devotion to this oft-neglected gem.

An audio commentary track featuring director Tenney, executive producer Walter Josten, and producer Jeff Geoffray may be a little too self-congratulatory for some tastes (even if they do deserve the right to pat themselves on the back a bit), though it does offer many interesting tidbits regarding the production and remains lively throughout. Good humored scream queen Linnea Quigley has some fun talking about her participation in the film in a fourteen-minute featurette entitled "My Demon Nights," and after listening to the anecdotes of the lovely Quigley, viewers can check out a promo reel originally intended for video distributors, a theatrical trailer, a video trailer, and television spots. Though the promo reel and video trailer appear to have been taken from a VHS master, they still retain the playful spirit of the film, and it's great to see them included here. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide