"Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
10-07-10, 09:49 PM
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"Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
Demons (1985)
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These "October Horror Movie Challenge" threads are for the discussion of the films in the 31 Films in 31 Days Subset.
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The plan is for everyone to watch this film on the October day in the thread title, and to start discussing it the morning of the following day.
You may start discussion early if you want, but the preferred plan is for this to be as much of a group exercise as possible, with all of us viewing it "together" and discussing after.
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10-20-10, 03:46 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
Demons is one of my personal favorites for it's visceral horror splashes and trancelike film comes to life motif. I checked out the commentary track tonight (it's not great) and here's some highlights (spoiled if you want to hear the commentary yourself)...
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10-20-10, 05:58 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
the man with the metal mask is played by Michele Soavi, director of Cemetery Man, Stage Fright, etc. and assistant director of this film and some Dario Argento movies.
This is just a good silly gory horror movie with a thin plot but it's entertaining. The second one isn't as good but it's worth seeing if you liked this one too.
This is just a good silly gory horror movie with a thin plot but it's entertaining. The second one isn't as good but it's worth seeing if you liked this one too.
10-23-10, 02:31 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
What happens when Italian filmmakers decide to throw The Evil Dead, The Terminator, and American Ninja into a big pot and stir? Why, this film, of course! There's not an original idea to be seen in Demons (it also takes cues from Black Sunday and Dawn of the Dead), but it's still a rip-roaring good time. Lots of blood and pus are on display as the Italian makeup guys finally learn about latex appliances. The bizarrely eclectic soundtrack features Accept, Motley Crue, and...Go West. Go figure. As the SNL beer parody jingle for Spud says, "Just put your brain on hold" and you'll have an excellent time.
10-23-10, 04:08 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
I wish part 2 was more of a direct sequel to this one, kind of like a Dawn of the Dead except with Demons in Italy.
10-23-10, 10:53 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
Yeah, not a great track, but some nice nuggets.
I don't think I'll find time for finding the sequel this month, but I'll hopefully remember to watch it next year.
10-23-10, 12:42 PM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
I love this movie so much. I think Argento's influence on L. Bava is pretty heavy in this one.
10-26-10, 12:03 AM
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Re: "Demons" Reviews/Discussion - 2010 Horror Challenge: Day 22
Ah, the Italians! Fantastic, over the top gore fest. Loved the bike and sword routine, but I don't think Peter Jackson's lawn mower is ever going to be topped. I also thought the snorting Coke joke was priceless.
