Demons of the Mind
“They came to torture an agonised mind.”
Synopsis
A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.
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Demons Of The Mind / Original Theatrical Trailer (1972)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-19
Top Cast
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Robert Hardy
Zorn
Shane Briant
Emil
Gillian Hills
Elizabeth
Yvonne Mitchell
Hilda
Paul Jones
Carl Richter
Patrick Magee
Falkenberg
Kenneth J. Warren
Klaus
Michael Hordern
Priest
Robert Brown
Fischinger
Virginia Wetherell
Inge
Deirdre Costello
Magda
Barry Stanton
Ernst
Sidonie Bond
Zorn's Wife
Thomas Heathcote
Coachman
John Atkinson
1st Villager
George Cormack
2nd Villager
Mary Hignett
Matronly Woman
Sheila Raynor
Old Crone
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 4, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sykes
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Wicking, Frank Godwin
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- Demons of the Mind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions, Anglo-EMI, Frank Godwin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sykes
Christopher Wicking, Frank Godwin
Harry Robertson
Arthur Grant
Chris Barnes
Michael Carreras, Frank Godwin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Chris Barnes
Editor
Peter Sykes
Director
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
Michael Carreras
Producer
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Christopher Wicking
Writer
Frank Godwin
Producer
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
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demons of the Mind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Demons of the Mind about?
A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.
Who directed Demons of the Mind?
Demons of the Mind was directed by Peter Sykes.
Who stars in Demons of the Mind?
The principal cast of Demons of the Mind includes Robert Hardy, Shane Briant, Gillian Hills, Yvonne Mitchell, Paul Jones.
When was Demons of the Mind released and how long is it?
Demons of the Mind was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Demons of the Mind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demons of the Mind was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Demons of the Mind?
Demons of the Mind holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).