Night of the Demons (1988): cast, story & where to watch

1988 · Film · ★ 6.2

Night of the Demons poster

Released in 1988, Night of the Demons is a comedy and horror film directed by Kevin Tenney, running about 90 minutes. “Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come. But You'll have a hell of a time.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. While conducting a seance during a Halloween party, high-school seniors unlock the demon that remains locked in the crematorium.

Who’s in it. Night of the Demons stars Cathy Podewell as Judy, Alvin Alexis as Rodger, Amelia Kinkade as Angela and Linnea Quigley as Suzanne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Night of the Demons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Night of the Demons page.

If you liked it. Fans of Night of the Demons tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Night of the Demons (1988)?
In US, Night of the Demons is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Night of the Demons worth watching?
Night of the Demons holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Night of the Demons?
Night of the Demons stars Cathy Podewell, Alvin Alexis, Amelia Kinkade, Linnea Quigley and Hal Havins.
When was Night of the Demons released?
Night of the Demons was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.