Demons of the Mind (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1972, Demons of the Mind is a thriller and horror film directed by Peter Sykes, running about 89 minutes. “They came to torture an agonised mind.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Demons of the Mind stars Robert Hardy as Zorn, Shane Briant as Emil, Gillian Hills as Elizabeth and Yvonne Mitchell as Hilda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Demons of the Mind has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demons of the Mind page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demons of the Mind tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demons of the Mind (1972)?
- In US, Demons of the Mind is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Demons of the Mind worth watching?
- Demons of the Mind holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demons of the Mind?
- Demons of the Mind stars Robert Hardy, Shane Briant, Gillian Hills, Yvonne Mitchell and Paul Jones.
- When was Demons of the Mind released?
- Demons of the Mind was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.