The Nine Demons (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1984, The Nine Demons is an action, fantasy and horror film directed by Chang Cheh, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Childhood friend Joey and Gary are the only survivors of a coup against Gary's family. Joey lands in hell, and sells his loyalty to the devil in return for magic powers. As part of the deal, Joey has nine demons enter his body. The demons demand a daily feed of blood, but they must obey Joey. He uses the new powers to help Gary, and to kill the plotters. But events soon get even more complicated.
Who’s in it. The Nine Demons stars Lu Feng as Luo Shan, Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi as Joey / Zuo Qi, Chiang Sheng as Fu Hui and Lee Chung-Yat as Brother Luo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Nine Demons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nine Demons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nine Demons tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nine Demons (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Nine Demons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Nine Demons worth watching?
- The Nine Demons holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nine Demons?
- The Nine Demons stars Lu Feng, Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi, Chiang Sheng, Lee Chung-Yat and Yu Tai-Ping.
- When was The Nine Demons released?
- The Nine Demons was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.