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- 2018
- TV-14
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 31 m
- 2018
- TV-14
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 31 m
Summary A teenage girl and her mom think Crestwick will be a great place for them to have a new beginning but little do they know, the house they are moving into has been plagued by an evil demon known as Nefas dating back into the 1800's. Nefas has fed on the souls of innocent young girls and now has a new target. In order to save this teenage ...
Directed By: Ayush Banker, Justin LaReau
Written By: Michelle Beyda-Scott, Helene Gonze, Ayush Banker, Justin LaReau
- 2018
- TV-14
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 31 m
- 2018
- TV-14
- Blue Fox Entertainment
- 1 h 31 m
A Demon Within
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Summary A teenage girl and her mom think Crestwick will be a great place for them to have a new beginning but little do they know, the house they are moving into has been plagued by an evil demon known as Nefas dating back into the 1800's. Nefas has fed on the souls of innocent young girls and now has a new target. In order to save this teenage ...
Directed By: Ayush Banker, Justin LaReau
Written By: Michelle Beyda-Scott, Helene Gonze, Ayush Banker, Justin LaReau
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Based on 19 User Ratings
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I can’t get enough of A Demon Within! If you’re a horror fan like me, then you’ll absolutely love watching this movie! It’s done in such a unique and spine-chilling way. The creators of this film definitely put a lot of time into the tiny details. The plot is amazing and the crazy twist at the end made me wish that there were a sequel. I highly recommend to any horror fan!
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A Demon Within is a possession thriller that you won’t want to miss. The actors Charlene Amoia and Clint Hummel star in this film and they gave an amazing performance. The lighting set the stage for a spine-chilling thriller. My favorite part of the film was when the characters played hide-and-seek because it was realistic and terrifying. Thanks to this movie I will not be moving to the middle of no where any time soon.
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A Demon Within was one of the rare horror movies that held my attention in a variety of ways. First and foremost, the storyline held my interest with both the story of the young daughter Charlotte (Patricia Ashley) getting possessed, as well as, the budding romance between the mother Julia (Charlene Amoia) and Jeremy (Clint Hummel). Secondly, the makeup work done throughout the movie was precise and accurate. They made Charlotte look how one would imagine a possessed girl to look, which only helped to bring me further into the movie. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to see what a good horror movie looks like!
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I really enjoyed A Demon Within! For anyone who appreciates films that are based on a true story, this is definitely one to watch, because the fact that it’s based on a true story makes it so much creepier. It also has great cinematography, acting, and special effects that are carefully crafted to make watching this film a truly chilling experience! I recommend this film to any horror fans out there that feel like they need a breath of fresh air in a horror movie.
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I love horror movies and A Demon Within definitely did not disappoint. It’s a classic exorcist/possession film that was reminiscent of movies such as “The Exorcist” and “The Conjuring” yet still managed to remain fresh. This terrifying film is full of so many twists and turns that it will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. My favorite part of this movie is the strong relationship between two of the main characters played by Charlene Amoia and Clint Hummel. Their undeniable chemistry contributed a lot to the film and added a very relatable aspect to this otherwise suspenseful and chilling film. I highly recommend to all scary movie lovers!
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With the many horror movies already out about demonic possession, A Demon Within was able to bring something new to the table that really surprised me. From the visuals to the story to the makeup, so many factors all came together to get me invested in the film. Directors Ayush Banker and Justin LaReau told the story of a mother and daughter battling demon possession in a new town with the help of a priest and doctor that have a history with this demon. Anyone watching this can appreciate the subtle details that work together in this film so I would highly recommend watching it.
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Well here it is, folks. The first truly bad movie of the year. Insidious: The Last Key was underwhelming, and Day of the Dead: Bloodline was a generic version of the best zombie movie. But, A Demon Within, the first feature from co-directors Ayush Banker and Justin LaReau, is a film where no part of it works. The script is often stilted and buries much of it’s story. This is an exorcism movie, of which we all know there are only 2 great films - both of which have the word Exorcist in the title. But they all cover the same grounds - a competition of science and faith. These facets are represented by the most bored, bland lead character since Birdemic: Shock and Terror, Dr. Jeremy and priest Father Daniel. Dr. Jeremy is presented as the lead, but he really has nothing to do with the plot. He’s an emotionless alcoholic (his favorite brand “Tony’s Finest Bourbon” is as front and center as JB’s in The Thing); later we find out why he doesn't emote - when he has to it’s very silly. How it goes would be just about the same with or without him. His daughter was previously possessed by the demon who takes teenager (I think ?) Charlotte; but this is buried until the final act, makin the audience to wonder “why is he here?” Charlotte and her mom Julia just moved to town. Why? Who knows,they just did. But props to them for having their house fully unpacked and set up within 24 hours. Why wouldn’t really matter for the plot, but it would for the characters. But we know nothing, so we don’t care. Patricia Ashley is given an “and introducing” credit, and likely a “goodbye to” based on her performance. Pre-possession, no line readings work, feeling one-take-and-done. It gets worse (or better if you feel like laughing) upon possession. No step-by-step Regan possession, no - she’s now fully possessed and decides to speak as bored and mechanical as she can. Too bad her mother Julia barely notices as she tries to bone Dr. Jeremy. That’s the thing. No one really contributes to furthering the film. Charlotte is possessed and no one notices so the film just limps along until the last fifteen minutes when it’s realized “oh hey, something's wrong with Charlotte.” Thus, there is no build, no rising action. We’re told “the house is evil” but never does it feel like the house is a threat. I don’t expect it exude wrongness like the Overlook, but there is never any real indication of it. It doesn’t help that there is no tension in the handful of scare sequences. I blame the camera work. The cinematography is downright awful, changing it’s manner between shots - steady medium shot with heads cut off cuts to handheld bouncy camera (mixed in are POV shots of the demon that even more found-footage). It’s very distracting of the fuzz around lights and windows that blur out everything around them. It just looks amateur; same goes with the “at businesses and the church” scenes - like they just dropped in a camera and did the scene without letting anyone else know, including the employees leading to very awkward exchanges. A Demon Within is a mess, through and through. Some of the awkward exchanges almost hit a Room level of incompetence, but doesn’t sustain enough to make for a “let’s drink and laugh” viewing. It’s a series of “why did they make this choice?” And “how the hell did 4 writers and 2 directors come up with something so bland?”
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