Review of Night of the Demons (2009) by Bazooka J — 26 Nov 2013

Night of the Demons is a remake of an 80's cult film, that I unfortunately haven't seen yet(it's getting a Shout Factory Blu-ray release early next year, which I'm buying the SHIT out of), so I can't really compare. But the film has a similar plot to The Evil Dead and the Italian film, Demons. A group of people are trapped in a single location fighting off demons. It seemed like a staple plot in the 80's.

This is a pretty entertaining film, with goofy special effects(a lipstick tube being inserted in a woman's breast and removed from her vag) and a general sense of fun and craziness throughout. It also has a pretty decent soundtrack(including a song from Wednesday 13) and the score was done by James Wan regular, Joseph Bishara. But his work is very minimal, unfortunately.

I do have some issues with the film. It's poor intentional humor that often fell flat and the characters, which aren't really likable or well developed. I would have liked just a bit more characterization for the main chick, as she was the only character I found alright in terms of likability. But don't go into this movie thinking you'll really root for any of the characters. Cuz you won't. And Edward Furlong looked and sounded like he was taking the drugs that he was supposedly selling in the movie. The years really haven't been kind to the guy.

Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie, having purchased it at Blockbuster(RIP) for 4.99 and having low expectations. It' not a good movie by any means, but it's fun and entertaining for folks who like low-budget, trashy horror movies.

Final Score: 4/10.