A rape survivor faces nightmares, betrayal, and home invasion in this unsettling 1980 revenge shocker.
DEMENTED
Revenge is sweet... and deadly.
After being gang raped and institutionalized, a woman suffers nightmares while under the care of her unfaithful husband, and finally snaps when a group of masked youths decide to invade her house.
Demented is a 1980 American crime, horror, and thriller film directed by Arthur Jeffreys about a woman traumatized by gang rape who suffers psychological torment and is pushed to the edge when masked youths invade her home.
The SassyFlix Take
Proof that not every Harry Reems role involves a pizza delivery.
Why Cult
This film dives into the brutal aftermath of sexual assault, following its protagonist from trauma to violent retribution.
Adult cinema icon Harry Reems takes a rare non-porn role as the unfaithful husband, adding a notorious edge.
Demented explores the protagonist's descent into paranoia and terror, blending psychological horror with home-invasion tension.
With its 1980 release and R rating, this is pure grindhouse exploitation from the dawn of the slasher era.
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What is Demented about? +
Demented follows a woman who, after being gang raped and institutionalized, suffers nightmares and escalating terror under the care of her unfaithful husband, culminating in violence when masked youths invade her home.
When was Demented released? +
Demented was released in 1980.
Who directed Demented? +
Demented was directed by Arthur Jeffreys.
How long is Demented? +
Demented has a runtime of 87 minutes.
What genre is Demented? +
Demented is a crime, horror, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Demented? +
Demented is available to stream on SassyFlix.