Demoniac (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1957, Demoniac is a drama film directed by Luis Saslavsky, running about 101 minutes. “...More thrills than 'Diabolique'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Les Louves was also released as Demoniaque and She Wolves. By any name, it's a puzzler, at least until the final fast-paced scenes. Gervais (FranÁois Perier) escapes from a German concentration camp and assumes the identity of a recently deceased fellow prisoner. Knowing that the dead man has been carrying on a romance by correspondence with Helene (Micheline Presle), a woman whom he has never seen, Gervais makes the acquaintance of the woman and moves in with her. The woman's sister, Agnes (Jeanne Moreau), dabbles in the black arts, which should be warning enough for Gervais to make himself scarce. But he sticks around, intrigued that the dead man's sister, Julia (Madeleine Robinson), refuses to blow the whistle on him.
Who’s in it. Demoniac stars François Périer as Gervais Larauch / Bernard Pradal, Micheline Presle as Hélène Vanaux, Jeanne Moreau as Agnès Vanaux and Madeleine Robinson as Julia Pradal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Demoniac has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demoniac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demoniac tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demoniac (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Demoniac change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Demoniac worth watching?
- Demoniac holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Demoniac?
- Demoniac stars François Périer, Micheline Presle, Jeanne Moreau, Madeleine Robinson and Marc Cassot.
- When was Demoniac released?
- Demoniac was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.