Demons of the Mind
Demons of the Mind

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Demons of the Mind

1972
Movie
89 min
English

A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Peter SasdyGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1920s India, a young Englishman named Miles tries to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of his father. He suspects his superstitious stepmother, Zita, and his brother, Ian, who suffers from a mental illness, are involved. As Miles delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a web of superstition, madness, and a dark family secret.

Critical Reception

Demons of the Mind received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its atmospheric tension and gothic horror elements, others found its plot convoluted and its pacing uneven. Audiences at the time were divided, with some appreciating its unique setting and psychological undertones, while others found it less engaging than more straightforward horror fare.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and gothic horror elements.

  • Criticized for a sometimes confusing plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • The exotic Indian setting offers a unique backdrop for the horror.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews for this film.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in India, adding to its distinctive visual style and atmosphere.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Gothic Hammer with muddled story and unsympathetic characters**_ A Baron in 1835 (Robert Hardy) keeps his adult son & daughter locked-up and drugged because he thinks they're insane, like his dead wife. He hires a dubious doctor known...

John Chard

John Chard

There is a heritage of disorder in our blood. An unhinged Baron keeps his children as prisoners in the family mansion for fear they will inherit the family illness - insanity! It's one of Hammer Films' most divisive productions, some ...