The Demon
Watch TrailerPurif is distraught when her lover is betrothed to another. When she summons the old ways to curse him, her erratic behavior is interpreted as demonic possession, and the villagers turn against her with physical and sexual violence.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Il demonio |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | France, Italy |
| Genre | Horror, Drama |
| Director | Brunello Rondi |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (50 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.
The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.
For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.
Director: Brunello Rondi
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.
🎭 Cast
Daliah Lavi
Purificazione (Purif)
Frank Wolff
Antonio
Anna Maria Aveta
Sister Angela
Tiziana Casetti
Agata
Dario Dolci
Don Tommaso
Franca Mazzoni
The Mother Superior
María Teresa Orsini
Nun
Rossana Rovere
Antonio's Wife
Luciana Angiolillo
La Signora di Craco (uncredited)
Andrea Bosic
Priest (uncredited)
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