Night of the Demon
“Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?”
Synopsis
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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Night of the Demon | 1957 | Theatrical Trailer (US)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-11
Top Cast
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Dana Andrews
Dr. John Holden
Peggy Cummins
Joanna Harrington
Niall MacGinnis
Dr. Julian Karswell
Maurice Denham
Professor Henry Harrington
Athene Seyler
Mrs. Karswell
Liam Redmond
Professor Mark O'Brien
Reginald Beckwith
Mr. Meek
Ewan Roberts
Lloyd Williamson
Peter Elliott
Professor K.T. Kumar
Rosamund Greenwood
Mrs. Meek
Brian Wilde
Rand Hobart
Richard Leech
Inspector Mottrarn
Lloyd Lamble
Detective Simmons
Peter Hobbes
Superintendent
Charles Lloyd Pack
Chemist
John Salew
Librarian
Janet Barrow
Mrs. Hobart
Percy Herbert
Farmer
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 23, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal E. Chester, Charles Bennett
- Original Score
- Clifton Parker
- Original Title
- Night of the Demon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Sabre Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Tourneur
Hal E. Chester, Charles Bennett, M.R. James
Clifton Parker
Edward Scaife
Michael Gordon
Frank Bevis, Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Hal E. Chester
Screenplay
Jacques Tourneur
Director
Charles Bennett
Screenplay
Ken Adam
Production Design
Frank Bevis
Producer
Edward Scaife
Director of Photography
Michael Gordon
Editor
Clifton Parker
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Demon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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. 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.
Who directed Night of the Demon?
Night of the Demon was directed by Jacques Tourneur.
Who stars in Night of the Demon?
The principal cast of Night of the Demon includes Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Maurice Denham, Athene Seyler.
When was Night of the Demon released and how long is it?
Night of the Demon was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Demon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Demon was composed by Clifton Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Demon?
Night of the Demon holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).