Demoniac
Gervais escapes from a German concentration camp and assumes the identity of a recently deceased fellow prisoner. Knowing that the dead man has been carrying on a romance by correspondence with Hélène, whom he has never seen, Gervais makes the acquaintance of the woman and they move in, but her sister Agnès dabbles in the black arts, which should be warning enough for Gervais to make himself scarce. Yet he sticks around, intrigued that the dead man's sister, Julia, refuses to blow the whistle on him.
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Plot Summary
A scientist working on a formula to bring people back from the dead discovers that his resurrected subjects become homicidal maniacs. His latest subject, a former patient named Emily, becomes obsessed with him and begins a spree of murders. He must find a way to stop her before she kills everyone he cares about.
Critical Reception
Demoniac is a low-budget B-movie horror film that has gained a cult following over the years. While critically panned upon its release for its simplistic plot and dated special effects, it is now appreciated for its campy charm and early exploration of themes related to resurrection and uncontrollable rage.
What Reviewers Say
- A notable entry in the '50s sci-fi/horror B-movie landscape.
- Explores interesting, albeit primitively executed, themes of resurrection and its consequences.
- Enjoyable for its earnest, if flawed, presentation and cult appeal.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Demoniac, but those available often note its charm as a classic B-movie and appreciate its genre elements despite its technical limitations.
Fun Fact
The film's special effects, particularly the 'resurrection' sequences, were achieved with very limited resources, relying heavily on quick cuts and lighting tricks to create a sense of horror.
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