Welcome to Angela's Halloween party. It's a riot. Held at abandoned funeral parlour in the sticks, Hull House, a place with a terrible history where the spirits flow freely. There's just one problem. Staying alive till the morning.
For some reason I never got to see this film in the 80's. It was worth the wait, as I knew I was going to love it right from hearing the cheesy synth score that accompanies the opening credits. The usual ingredients of 1980's horror are all present. Great, imaginative special effects in a time before C.G.I. Bad acting and a group of teen stereotypes. A subtle dose of humour running alongside the horror. It's an irresistable mix.
'Night Of The Demons' belongs amongst the best of the decade. The fact it is largely forgotten, whilst 'The Evil Dead' gets all the plaudits is mainly due to lack of distribution and restricted availability on dvd until recently. It's a hugely enjoyable horror film, both a creepy old house story and a Halloween treat.
One thing that disappoints slight is the lack of extras on this Anchor Bay release, the higlight probably being a featurette 'My Demon Nights', basically an interview with Scream Queen Linnea Quigley. The cover art for this dvd is awful, doing this great film no favours at all. 5 out of 5 for the main event anyway.