Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight

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Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight

R

Released Jan 13, 1995

1h 32m

Horror

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Fantasy

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Ex-soldier Frank Brayker (William Sadler) is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming Collector (Billy Zane) is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where -- with the help of its quirky residents -- he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.

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Critics Consensus

The usual pulp delights of Tales From the Crypt are too few and far between in Demon Knight -- a disappointingly slack and by the numbers siege flick.

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Quentin Curtis

Independent (UK)

Good horror films are thin on the ground right now; this one will do nicely.

Nov 17, 2017

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

To call Demon Knight a popcorn movie is to give it too much credit — I doubt it would raise the pulse of Orville Redenbacher.

Rated: D+

Sep 7, 2011

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Variety Staff

Variety

Pic is neither funny enough nor scary enough to be fully satisfying as either a shocker or a spoof.

May 19, 2008

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Sharai Bohannon

Dread Central

‘Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight’ is an action-packed and darkly comedic piece of cinematic joy.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 19, 2025

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

It has one of the best Zane performances in his career, delivers a simply pulpy horror tale, and breaks new ground in the process. New ground which is now carried forward by a strong line of actors and actresses who survive through the credits

Apr 12, 2025

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

It is a campy homage that doesn’t promise any thought-provoking resonance but will provide some easy thrills and stellar kills. Demon Knight knows what it is and doesn’t hide from it.

Dec 1, 2023

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Eric W

I saw this movie around’98 and loved it. It has a great soundtrack and a stellar performance from Billy Zane who plays what I would think the actual Devil would be like if he actually existed. I’m scrolling through the TV, looking for something to watch and was so happy to see this in 2025 available on Peacock. I give it 5 stars partly because of nostalgia, and partly because it’s just a fantastic little film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/25

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Stoner J

Underrated horror thriller. The practical effects alone are top notch h giving the Thing a run for its money. And the story is intriguing. There’s also a ton of hilarious parts in it, definitely worth a watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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B P

An Underrated Classic. ‘Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight’ is an action-packed and darkly comedic piece of cinematic joy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/19/25

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Stephen C

I love being scared in 1 hour and 32 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $20,900,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Nick O

You’ll laugh as much as you’ll puke at this apocalyptic demon slime gore-fest! Hosted by everyone’s favorite, lovable undead smart-ass!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/24/25

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Jonathan O

A huge blast and entertaining and Billy Zane is knocking out the park he's performance as the collector is having a blast and really incredible special make-up effects and is so much fun that you wanna watch over and over again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/20/25

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Synopsis

Ex-soldier Frank Brayker (William Sadler) is the guardian of an ancient key that can unlock tremendous evil; the sinister but charming Collector (Billy Zane) is a demon who wants the key so he can initiate the apocalypse. On the run from wicked mercenaries for almost 90 years, Brayker finally stops in at a boarding house in New Mexico where -- with the help of its quirky residents -- he plans to face off against the Collector and his band of ghouls, preventing them from ever seizing the key.

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson
Producer: Gilbert Adler, A L Katz
Screenwriter: Ethan Reiff, Cyrus Voris, Mark Bishop
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Horror, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 13, 1995, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.9M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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