The Demoness

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The Demoness

2025

1h 33m

Horror

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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From critically acclaimed writer-director Andrew de Burgh ("The Bestowal") comes a deeply twisted and sadistic horror story. In Los Angeles, struggling couple Sarah Lallana (Bella Glanville, "After the Hunt") and Jack Gerrard (Xander Bailey, "Misfortune") are visited by a demonic succubus (Sydney Culbertson, "American Underdog") who deviously manipulates them into turning against each other. After getting a thrill from breaking them down, she summons Satan (Mark Pontarelli, "Trust in Love") who grants her powers of being able to turn into the human version of herself at will. She sets out on a mission to torment the human race with her first stop being a trance club where she meets tech bro Steve Urden (Riley Nottingham, "V/H/S Halloween") and film producer Brad Henriksen (Bruce Clifford, "Wild West Chronicles"). During the course of the film, she also crosses paths with her mysterious neighbors Yagami Minamino (Akihiro Kitamura, "The Human Centipede"), Tamara Minamino (Amelia Gotham, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild") and Saori Minamino (Haruka Igarashi, "Shogun") who invite her over for dinner one fateful evening. Also tracking her is a corrupt detective (Dallas Schaefer, "Daisy Jones & The Six").

Norman Gidney

HorrorBuzz

Dec 30

6/10

Infuses campy horror with a silly story of demonic ambition for amusing if mixed results.

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

Nov 3

2.5/5

... when it doesn’t use any tricks beyond the in-camera variety, there’s some cleverness to the violence that implies intention and creative thoughtfulness, even down to the shadow play that introduces the succubus through its clever simplicity.

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Michael S

@Michael758 1d

a Future Cult Classic Sarcastic commentary on life in LA permeates the campy horror of the rampaging demoness, who inflicts terror as she auditions to join Lucifer in future large scale mayhem. an exciting movie to watch. Don't miss the ending segment part way through the credits.

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Shadow Work Productions L

@MatthewSWP Dec 29

The Demoness is a solid example of why independent horror continues to matter. Completing and releasing a feature film on a micro-budget is a milestone in itself, and that accomplishment is evident throughout the film. It’s clear this project was driven by passion for the genre and a commitment to seeing the story through. The plot is intentionally simple, but that simplicity works in its favor. Rather than overreaching, the film stays focused and coherent, allowing atmosphere and pacing to carry the experience. For indie horror, restraint is often a strength. From a technical standpoint, The Demoness is shot well for its budget level. Thoughtful framing, controlled lighting, and an emphasis on mood help elevate the material beyond its constraints. While it doesn’t reinvent the genre, it delivers an earnest, confident horror entry. Fans who support independent horror will appreciate the effort and perseverance behind this release. It stands as a worthwhile indie horror achievement.

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From critically acclaimed writer-director Andrew de Burgh ("The Bestowal") comes a deeply twisted and sadistic horror story. In Los Angeles, struggling couple Sarah Lallana (Bella Glanville, "After the Hunt") and Jack Gerrard (Xander Bailey, "Misfortune") are visited by a demonic succubus (Sydney Culbertson, "American Underdog") who deviously manipulates them into turning against each other. After getting a thrill from breaking them down, she summons Satan (Mark Pontarelli, "Trust in Love") who grants her powers of being able to turn into the human version of herself at will. She sets out on a mission to torment the human race with her first stop being a trance club where she meets tech bro Steve Urden (Riley Nottingham, "V/H/S Halloween") and film producer Brad Henriksen (Bruce Clifford, "Wild West Chronicles"). During the course of the film, she also crosses paths with her mysterious neighbors Yagami Minamino (Akihiro Kitamura, "The Human Centipede"), Tamara Minamino (Amelia Gotham, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild") and Saori Minamino (Haruka Igarashi, "Shogun") who invite her over for dinner one fateful evening. Also tracking her is a corrupt detective (Dallas Schaefer, "Daisy Jones & The Six").

Director: Andrew de Burgh
Producer: Andrew de Burgh, Sam Brittan
Screenwriter: Andrew de Burgh
Distributor: Indie Rights
Production Co: Sacred Ember Films, Scary Crow Films
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 23, 2025
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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