Demons Apartment
Demons Apartment

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Demons Apartment

1986
Movie
91 min
Mandarin

A family just moved in a new mansion in the suburbs, but weird things happen on and on. The wife sees a dead man’s skull. The son strangely says he sees many people in the living room. Is the house haunted or could there be some other reason?

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Director: Lamberto BavaGenres: Horror, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of students answer a strange newspaper ad inviting them to an audition for a horror film. They soon find themselves trapped inside a cinema where the on-screen violence begins to bleed into reality. As the demonic creatures from the film manifest, the students must fight for survival against the terrifying creatures and each other.

Critical Reception

Demons Apartment, also known as Graveyard Disturbance or Bloody Birthday 2, is a cult horror film often recognized for its over-the-top gore and creature effects, typical of Italian horror of the era. While not as widely acclaimed as some of its contemporaries, it holds a place among genre enthusiasts for its B-movie charm and relentless scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its practical effects and creature design.

  • Criticized for its thin plot and inconsistent tone.

  • Appreciated as a fun, schlocky horror flick by genre fans.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many finding it a campy and enjoyable B-horror film, while others point to its predictable plot and low production values.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in English and dubbed into Italian, with the original English version being significantly rarer and sometimes featuring different editing choices.

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