Demonoid: Messenger of Death (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1981, Demonoid: Messenger of Death is a horror film directed by Alfredo Zacarías, running about 80 minutes. “Up from the depths of hell comes the ultimate horror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A British woman visits her husband at the Mexican mine he is attempting to reopen and discovers that the workers refuse to enter the mine, fearing an ancient curse. The couple enter the mine to prove there is no danger and inadvertently release a demon which possesses people's left hands and forces them to behave in a suitably diabolical manner.
Who’s in it. Demonoid: Messenger of Death stars Samantha Eggar as Jennifer Baines, Stuart Whitman as Father Cunningham, Roy Jenson as Mark Baines and Narciso Busquets as Dr. Julian Rivkin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Demonoid: Messenger of Death has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demonoid: Messenger of Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demonoid: Messenger of Death tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demonoid: Messenger of Death (1981)?
- In US, Demonoid: Messenger of Death is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, 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 Demonoid: Messenger of Death worth watching?
- Demonoid: Messenger of Death holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demonoid: Messenger of Death?
- Demonoid: Messenger of Death stars Samantha Eggar, Stuart Whitman, Roy Jenson, Narciso Busquets and Erika Carlsson.
- When was Demonoid: Messenger of Death released?
- Demonoid: Messenger of Death was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.