Don't Look at the Demon

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Don't Look at the Demon
Directed byBrando Lee
Screenplay byAlfie Palermo
Story byBrando Lee
Produced byBrando Lee
Danny Saphire
Starring Fiona Dourif
Release dates
  • October 7, 2022 (2022-10-07)(United States and Canada)
Running time
95 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageEnglish

Don't Look at the Demon is a 2022 Malaysian horror mystery thriller film directed by Brando Lee and starring Fiona Dourif.

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Plot

A team of paranormal investigators head for the highlands of Fraser's Hill, Malaysia, to probe a series of alleged disturbances at a house with a dark past.

Cast

Release

The film was released in theaters in the United States and Canada on October 7, 2022. [1] [2]

Reception

The film has a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 10 reviews. [3] Matthew Monagle of The Austin Chronicle awarded the film two and a half stars out of five. [4]

Brandon Zachary of Comic Book Resources gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Despite boasting some unique flavor that should have been further highlighted, Don't Look At The Demon is an underwhelming and basic horror film." [5]

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References

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  2. Squires, John (August 31, 2022). "'Don't Look at the Demon' Trailer – Fiona Dourif Stars in Supernatural Horror Movie [Exclusive]". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  3. "Don't Look at the Demon". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  4. Monagle, Matthew (October 7, 2022). "Don't Look at the Demon". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  5. Zachary, Brandon (October 7, 2022). "REVIEW: Don't Look at the Demon Serves Basic Horror Brought Down by Weak Characters". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved February 26, 2024.