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Halloween at Hull House turns from party games to demonic horror in this gleefully twisted teen nightmare.

NIGHT OF THE DEMONS

Angela is having a party, Jason and Freddy are too scared to come. But You'll have a hell of a time.

1988 · 1h 30m · R · Comedy / Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night to scare their friends. When an evil force awakens, demonic spirits keep them from leaving and turn their gathering into a living Hell.

Quick Answer

What is Night of the Demons about?

Night of the Demons is a 1988 American comedy-horror-fantasy film directed by Kevin Tenney about a group of teenagers who throw a Halloween party at an abandoned mortuary and encounter demonic forces.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your teen horror with a heavy pour of supernatural chaos and lip-glossed attitude, Night of the Demons brings the full party platter. Where else do you get a séance, sex in a coffin, and demonic possession—all before midnight? 1980s cheese never tasted so wicked.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

In Night of the Demons, teenage outcast Angela and her friend Suzanne invite a group of friends for a Halloween bash at Hull House, a mortuary infamous for its bloody history and rumors of haunting. As the group gathers for what starts as an ordinary party—complete with dancing and radio tunes—strange happenings begin to intrude, including a chilling encounter with a razor-blade wielding old man and a radio that abruptly dies. Angela ups the ante with a séance, setting an eerie tone and hinting at the supernatural forces lurking within the funeral home's walls. This blend of teen hijinks and supernatural menace sets the stage for a night no one will forget.

Details & Specs

Director
Kevin Tenney
Writer
Joe Augustyn
Release
1988
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English, Italian
Also Known As
Night of the Demons 1, La noche de los demonios, Halloween Party, La Notte Dei Demoni, Nacht der Dämonen

Why This Matters

Despite a mixed initial reception, this supernatural horror film became a cult classic, spawning a film series and a 2009 remake, marking its enduring appeal within the genre.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Kevin Tenney Writer: Joe Augustyn

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Why Cult

Halloween Séance Mayhem

A group of teens decide to hold a séance in a cursed funeral home, setting off a night of supernatural horror.

Demonic Possession Chaos

Hull House isn’t just haunted—it’s actively possessed, turning party games into a full-on demon invasion.

Sexploitation & Body Horror

From sex with a demon to body transformations and nudity, this film doesn’t shy away from its B-movie roots.

1980s Rock & Rebellion

Crank the rock music, flash the attitude—this is a pure 1980s teen horror party, complete with rebellious antics.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Séance performed on Halloween night

Threat

Demonic spirits unleashed in Hull House

Effect

Possess and attack partygoers, preventing their escape

Countermeasure

Confrontation and improvised weaponry against the demons

Setting

Abandoned funeral parlor (Hull House)

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Night of the Demons? +

Night of the Demons was directed by Kevin Tenney.

How long is Night of the Demons? +

Night of the Demons has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Night of the Demons? +

Night of the Demons is a comedy, fantasy, and horror film.

Where can I watch Night of the Demons? +

Night of the Demons is available to stream on SassyFlix.

What role does the séance play in Night of the Demons? +

The séance at Hull House serves as the catalyst for the supernatural events, awakening the demonic forces that begin to possess the partygoers.

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