Under the direction of talented Australian brothers Cameron and Colin Cairnes, “Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a vibrant homage to 1970s horror classics, evoking the essence of memorable titles like “The Exorcist” and “Rosemary’s Baby” . .
“Late Night with the Devil” is one of those productions that simply goes further, surprising in an unexpected way. The film adopts the Found Footage style, a film genre that emerged in the 1980s that features a realistic home video aesthetic, telling the story of a talk show plagued by a demonic presence during the taping of a Halloween special. .
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This film proves that the creators of the horror genre know no limits to their imagination. Transporting us back to the 1970s, a time when television reigned as the main form of entertainment and talk shows enjoyed great success with their interviews and pranks, we are immersed in a world where horror mixes with television nostalgia.
Wave of demonic possessions in a TV show
The horror plot follows the story of TV presenter Jack Delroy (played by David Dastmalchian), who is under all the pressure to increase the ratings of his show “Night Owls”.
On Halloween night in the sixth season of 1977, the guests chosen for the dark event are all connected in some way to the world of the supernatural.
The medium Christou (played by Fayssal Bazzi) is present, trying to read the minds of the audience, as he deals with his frustration in sharing the stage with the former Carmichael the Conjurer (played by Ian Bliss), a former magician turned magician. and a professional debunker.
And to end the evening, host Delroy finds himself trapped in a nightmare after hosting parapsychologist and author Dr. June Ross-Mitchell (played by Laura Gordon). Ross-Mitchell is there to present her latest book entitled “Conversations with the Devil”, which tells the story of the sole survivor of a horrific mass suicide in a satanic church, Lilly D’Abo (played by Ingrid Torelli). From this meeting onwards, terror settles into Jack Delroy’s life.
‘Night Owls’, the “Late Night with the Devil” talk show, is a faithful representation of the late night programs that marked an era, such as ‘O Programa do Jô’, in Brazil, and other similar ones that fascinated audiences around the world. the world. With an air of nostalgia, contemporary programs like “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late Late Show With James Corden” echo the vibes of classic 1970s television.
“Late Night with the Devil” emerges as a work destined not only to redefine cinematic horror, but also to captivate audiences with its engaging narrative and disturbing elements.
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Reviews, awards and festivals
With eager audience anticipation, critical acclaim and recognition from renowned horror figures such as Stephen King, the film is poised to make its mark as a landmark in the horror cinema landscape.
– Highlighted the film’s unexpected developments and distinctive visual effects.
– Highlighted the meticulous attention to detail and positioned it as one of the best examples of recent independent horror.
– He highlighted the film’s importance for Halloween marathons, praising its performances and immersive atmosphere.
– He called the film “brilliant” and engaging, further raising expectations regarding the work. “It’s absolutely brilliant. I couldn’t take my eyes off. Results may vary, as they say, but I recommend you watch it when you can,” reiterated the master of horror books.
With a US theatrical release scheduled for March 22, 2024, Late Night with the Devil has already screened at several festivals, including: Chicado International Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival and Sydney Film Festival.
Furthermore, the film has already won the award for best screenplay at the Sitges Film Festival, for best feature film and for best performance for David Dastmalchian at Toronto After Dark. There is no release date in Brazil yet.
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