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Demonic
2021 104 min Canada, United States of America R 18+
★4.3
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Director: Neill Blomkamp
Trailers
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Teaser
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Description
A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades-old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed.
US Gross:
$71,334
Worldwide:
$68,581
Starring
Carly Pope
Actor
Chris William Martin
Actor
Michael J Rogers
Actor
Awards
2 nominations total
Key opinion
Demonic is widely considered a misstep for director Neill Blomkamp, failing to translate his signature visual style into a compelling horror feature. The film is heavily criticized for its incoherent screenplay, wooden acting, and inability to fulfill the potential of its high-tech, supernatural premise.
| Screenplay | The script is universally panned for featuring clichéd dialogue, an incoherent plot, and flat, unengaging character dynamics. | |
| Acting | The performances are consistently described as forgettable, amateurish, and lacking the necessary charisma to anchor the narrative. | |
| Emotion | The film fails to generate genuine scares or atmosphere, rendering the horror elements inert and underwhelming. | |
| Originality | While critics appreciate the ambition of blending cyberpunk technology with occult themes, the execution is hampered by a low budget and lackluster visual effects. | |
| Pacing | The narrative pacing is criticized as being dull and sluggish, with the film struggling to maintain interest until its unsatisfying final act. |