Demonic

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Demonic

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2021

1h 45m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Horror

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A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed in this horror-thriller from director Neill Blomkamp.

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Critics Consensus

Neill Blomkamp's return to low-budget, high-concept filmmaking bungles some interesting ideas, adding up to another Demonic waste of the writer-director's once-promising talent.

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Mike McCahill

Guardian

It's cautiously compiled, competent work-for-hire, but the wild swings and grand designs of this film-maker's earlier output are sorely missed.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 26, 2021

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Anton Bitel

Sight & Sound

Stealing a trick from Tarsem Singh's The Cell (2000). Blomkamp's film uses zones constructed from the detritus of the unconscious as a way of giving cinematic form - sight and sound - to otherwise internal struggles and states.

Aug 25, 2021

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Demonic feels like a film made by someone who's scared of his own ideas and his own limitations.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 20, 2021

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Sarah Vincent

Cambridge Day

“Demonic” is yet another miss for a once promising filmmaker.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 16, 2023

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Mitchell Beaupre

InSession Film

With stilted acting and grueling plot mechanics that promise excitement which never comes, viewers might struggle to even make it to the film’s third act.

Rated: D-

Sep 22, 2022

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Miguel Romero Fernández

Cinemanía (Spain)

A return to a set of horror genre stereotypes that tries to reinvent demonic possessions without success. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 1/5

Dec 14, 2021

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Chris P

Was looking forward to this, as I love Neill Blomkamp. This is one of those odd films where the overall concept was better than the film they put together. I can't specifically say why it didn't work for me only that it didn't.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Emilliano Jr S

A downgrade worst from once promising director of acclaimed movies such as Chappie, Elysium & District 9.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

12/06/24

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Korra N

I'm a stark defender for Neill Blomkamp's films, but out of everything he's done (including the recent Gran Turismo), Demonic is a bad movie I can't defend. There's a genuinely interesting plot here, but the movie squanders it for trippy visuals instead of meaningful characters & purpose.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/25

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TheAngryDead 1

A generic posession film that is Blomkamp's worst project thus far.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/04/24

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RICARDO R

Yeah I honestly prefer a Chappie Sequel over a Demonic Sequel.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/24/23

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Audience Member

Overall, what starts as something mysterious and promising, sadly turns into something flat, and the film takes a nosedive in the second and third acts. Performances are fine, and aspects relating to the audio and fun visuals are also great. The film's biggest letdown is its plot and development of the key character, both of which become dull and forgettable. Moments of mystery are generally predictable. Sure, there's some fun and creative ideas relating to sci-fi and horror; I just personally hoped for something stronger rather than this vague and uninteresting movie.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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Synopsis

A young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades old rift between mother and daughter are ruthlessly revealed in this horror-thriller from director Neill Blomkamp.

Director: Neill Blomkamp
Producer: Neill Blomkamp, Mike Blomkamp, Stuart Ford, Linda McDonough
Screenwriter: Neill Blomkamp
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Production Co: AGC Studios, Stabiliti Studios
Rating: R (Language|Bloody Images|Some Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 20, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.6K
Runtime: 1h 45m

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