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6.6 / 10(18 votes)IMDbR20031h 24mUnited States of America

Demon Slayer

“Some places are born evil. Five troubled teens are destined to fight it.”

Synopsis

Five delinquent teenagers are assigned the task of converting a long-abandoned mental hospital in South Central Los Angeles into a community center. Little do they know that the hospital is the site of centuries of supernatural mayhem and murder. Plagued by terrors beyond belief, the teenagers must fight to survive a battle where the division between the living and the dead is shattered.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 20, 2003

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$1M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
James Cotten
Screenplay & Story
Tristan Thai
Original Score
Mel Lewis
Original Title
Demon Slayer
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 24m
Production Budget
$1M
Production Studios
1st Chance Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

James Cotten

Screenplay & Story

Tristan Thai, Michael B. Druxman

Original Score & Music

Mel Lewis

Director of Photography

Brandon Trost

Film Editing

John M. Valerio

Producers

Paul Kessler, Sarah Esberg, Diana Derycz-Kessler

Department Leadership Roster

James Cotten

Director

Michael B. Druxman

Writer

Sarah Trost

Sarah Trost

Costume Design

Robin Allen

Costume Design

Kambiz Hemati

Production Design

John M. Valerio

Editor

Tristan Thai

Screenplay

Sarah Esberg

Sarah Esberg

Producer

Diana Derycz-Kessler

Producer

Brandon Trost

Brandon Trost

Director of Photography

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Demon Slayer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Demon Slayer

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Demon Slayer about?

Five delinquent teenagers are assigned the task of converting a long-abandoned mental hospital in South Central Los Angeles into a community center. Little do they know that the hospital is the site of centuries of supernatural mayhem and murder. Plagued by terrors beyond belief, the teenagers must fight to survive a battle where the division between the living and the dead is shattered.

Who directed Demon Slayer?

Demon Slayer was directed by James Cotten.

Who stars in Demon Slayer?

The principal cast of Demon Slayer includes Michelle Acuna, Monique Deville, Hanna Lee, Howard Williams Jr., Adam Huss.

When was Demon Slayer released and how long is it?

Demon Slayer was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.

Who composed the musical score for Demon Slayer?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Demon Slayer was composed by Mel Lewis.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Demon Slayer?

Demon Slayer holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).