Demonicus (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 3.4

Demonicus poster

Released in 2001, Demonicus is a fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Jay Woelfel, running about 72 minutes. “Demon gladiator from hell...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On a hiking trip in the Italian Alps, James discovers an ancient burial cave filled with gladiator artefacts. He becomes possessed by the spirit of Tyranus, a demon gladiator, and goes on a killing spree to revive the true spirit of Demonicus. A professor, Gina, and her students are to be the sacrifices to the demon Tyranus. Can they outwit Demonicus before becoming offerings to the evil god?

Who’s in it. Demonicus stars Anne Nagel, Wade Boteler, Keye Luke and Gregory Lee Kenyon as James / Tyranus, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Demonicus has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demonicus page.

If you liked it. Fans of Demonicus tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Demonicus (2001)?
In US, Demonicus is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Demonicus worth watching?
Demonicus holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Demonicus?
Demonicus stars Anne Nagel, Wade Boteler, Keye Luke, Gregory Lee Kenyon and Venesa Talor.
When was Demonicus released?
Demonicus was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.