Night of the Demon (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Night of the Demon is a thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Jacques Tourneur, running about 96 minutes. “Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
Who’s in it. Night of the Demon stars Dana Andrews as Dr. John Holden, Peggy Cummins as Joanna Harrington, Niall MacGinnis as Dr. Julian Karswell and Athene Seyler as Mrs. Karswell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Night of the Demon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Demon tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Night of the Demon (1957)?
- In US, Night of the Demon is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Night of the Demon worth watching?
- Night of the Demon holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Night of the Demon?
- Night of the Demon stars Dana Andrews, Peggy Cummins, Niall MacGinnis, Athene Seyler and Liam Redmond.
- When was Night of the Demon released?
- Night of the Demon was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.