Night of the Demon (1957) Horror Thriller Mystery Fantasy
Night of the Demon (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details

- Alias: Curse of the Demon
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.83/10
IMDB: ☆ 7.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10
Night of the Demon Plot Synopsis:
Dr. John Holden ventures to London to attend a paranormal psychology symposium with the intention to expose devil cult leader Julian Karswell. Holden is a skeptic and does not believe in Karswell's power. Nonetheless, he accepts an invitation to stay at Karswell's estate, along with Joanna Harrington, niece of Holden's confidant who was electrocuted in a bizarre automobile accident. Karswell secretly slips a parchment into Holden's papers that might possibly be a death curse. Recurring strange events finally strike fear into Holden, who believes that his only hope is to pass the parchment back to Karswell to break the demonic curse.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: American professor John Holden arrives in London for a parapsychology conference, only to find himself investigating the mysterious actions of Devil-worshiper Julian Karswell.
Tagline: Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?
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Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Night of the Demon Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 15, 2017
Writers: Charles Bennett, Hal E. Chester, M.R. James, Cy Endfield
Producers: Frank Bevis, Hal E. Chester
Editors: Michael Gordon
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Night of the Demon (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
Night of the Demon Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Andrews | ... | John Holden |
| Peggy Cummins | ... | Joanna Harrington |
| Niall MacGinnis | ... | Doctor Julian Karswell |
| Maurice Denham | ... | Professor Henry Harrington |
| Athene Seyler | ... | Mrs. Karswell |
| Liam Redmond | ... | Mark O''Brien |
| Reginald Beckwith | ... | Mr. Meek |
| Ewan Roberts | ... | Lloyd Williamson |
| Peter Elliott | ... | Kumar |
| Rosamund Greenwood | ... | Mrs. Meek |
| Brian Wilde | ... | Rand Hobart |
| Richard Leech | ... | Inspector Mottram |
| Lloyd Lamble | ... | Detective Simmons |
| Peter Hobbes | ... | Superintendent |
| Charles Lloyd Pack | ... | Chemist (as Charles Lloyd-Pack) |
| John Salew | ... | Librarian |
| Janet Barrow | ... | Mrs. Hobart (deleted from US print) |
| Percy Herbert | ... | Farmer (deleted from US print) |
| Lynn Tracy | ... | Air Hostess (deleted from US print) |
| Clare Asher | ... | Minor Role (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dana Andrews, as John Holden, passed away at age 83 in Los Alamitos, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Peggy Cummins – Joanna Harrington
- Niall MacGinnis, as Doctor Julian Karswell, passed away at age 63 in Havefordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Niall MacGinniss | Niall Macginnis | Niall McGinnis | Nick O'Dea - Maurice Denham, as Professor Henry Harrington, passed away at age 92 in Northwood, London, England, UK.
Sign: Capricorn - Athene Seyler – Mrs. Karswell
- Liam Redmond, as Mark O''Brien, passed away at age 76 in Dubl.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: Liam Redman - Reginald Beckwith – Mr. Meek
- Ewan Roberts, as Lloyd Williamson, passed away at age 68 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Ewen Roberts - Peter Elliott – Kumar
- Rosamund Greenwood, as Mrs. Meek, passed away at age 90 in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Brian Wilde, as Rand Hobart, passed away at age 80 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, UK.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Richard Leech – Inspector Mottram
- Lloyd Lamble, as Detective Simmons, passed away at age 94 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England, UK.
Sign: Aquarius - Peter Hobbes – Superintendent
- Charles Lloyd Pack, as Chemist (as Charles Lloyd-Pack), passed away at age 81 in London, England, UK.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Charles Lloyd-Pack
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