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Night of the Demon
Directed by Jacques Tourneur
1957•1h 36m•NR•★ 7.0
Horror / Mystery
Synopsis
A skeptical American psychologist travels to London for a parapsychology conference to investigate a devil-worshipping occult cult leader, finding himself cursed with a demonic parchment slip blown into his hands marking the exact day and hour of his horrific death. Jacques Tourneur and M.R. James' celebrated occult psychological horror classic starring Dana Andrews and Niall MacGinnis.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorJacques Tourneur
WriterCharles BennettHal E. Chester
CinematographyEdward Scaife
MusicClifton Parker
Principal Cast
Dana AndrewsDr. John Holden
Peggy CumminsJoanna Harrington
Niall MacGinnisDr. Julian Karswell
Maurice DenhamProfessor Henry Harrington
Athene SeylerMrs. Karswell
Liam RedmondProfessor Mark O'Brien
Reginald BeckwithMr. Meek
Ewan RobertsLloyd Williamson
Technical Specifications
Runtime1h 36m (96 mins)
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Production Details
DirectorJacques Tourneur
LanguagesEnglish
CountryGB
StudioSabre Film Production • Columbia Pictures
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