Demonoid
“Up from the depths of hell comes the ultimate horror!”
Synopsis
A British woman visits her husband at the Mexican mine he is attempting to reopen and discovers that the workers refuse to enter the mine, fearing an ancient curse. The couple enter the mine to prove there is no danger and inadvertently release a demon which possesses people's left hands and forces them to behave in a suitably diabolical manner.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfredo Zacarías
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfredo Zacarías, David Lee Fein, F. Amos Powell
- Original Score
- Richard Gillis
- Original Title
- Demonoid
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Zach Motion Pictures Inc., Panorama Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfredo Zacarías
Alfredo Zacarías, David Lee Fein, F. Amos Powell
Richard Gillis
Álex Phillips Jr.
Sandy Nervig
Miguel Zacarías, Alfredo Zacarías
Department Leadership Roster
Alfredo Zacarías
Director
Alfredo Zacarías
Screenplay
Richard Gillis
Original Music Composer
David Lee Fein
Screenplay
F. Amos Powell
Screenplay
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Sandy Nervig
Editor
Alfredo Zacarías
Producer
Javier Torres Torija
Production Design
Elan
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demonoid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Demonoid about?
A British woman visits her husband at the Mexican mine he is attempting to reopen and discovers that the workers refuse to enter the mine, fearing an ancient curse. The couple enter the mine to prove there is no danger and inadvertently release a demon which possesses people's left hands and forces them to behave in a suitably diabolical manner.
Who directed Demonoid?
Demonoid was directed by Alfredo Zacarías.
Who stars in Demonoid?
The principal cast of Demonoid includes Samantha Eggar, Stuart Whitman, Roy Jenson, Narciso Busquets, Erika Carlsson.
When was Demonoid released and how long is it?
Demonoid was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Demonoid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demonoid was composed by Richard Gillis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Demonoid?
Demonoid holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).