Night of the Demons (film series)

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Night of the Demons
Created by Joe Augustyn
Original work Night of the Demons (1988)
OwnersInternational Film Marketing
Paramount Pictures
Republic Pictures
Blue Rider Productions
Seven Arts International
Years1988–present
Films and television
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Night of the Demons is an American comedy-horror franchise consisting of four films. The original film, Night of the Demons , was released in 1988. Written and produced by Joe Augustyn, and directed by Kevin S. Tenney, the sequels have had various writers and directors attached to them, with the character of Angela Franklin remaining the only constant in all of the films in the franchise. Tenney, who directed the first sequel, also wrote the third film in the franchise and co-produced the remake.

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Films

FilmU.S. release dateDirector(s)Screenwriter(s)Producer(s)
Original series
Night of the Demons October 14, 1988 Kevin S. Tenney Joe Augustyn
Night of the Demons 2 May 13, 1994 Brian Trenchard-Smith Joe Augustyn & James PenziJeff Geoffray
Night of the Demons 3 October 7, 1997Jim KaufmanKevin S. TenneyClaudio Castravelli
Remake series
Night of the Demons August 30, 2009Adam GieraschAdam Gierasch & Jace AndersonGreg McKay, Kevin S. Tenney,
and Michael Arata
Night of the Demons: After-Party TBA Anthony Hickox TBA

Original series

Night of the Demons (1988)

The first film in the series, Night of the Demons was released in 1988. The film was written and produced by Joe Augustyn and directed by Kevin S. Tenney. The film follows several teenagers as they attend a party thrown by school outcast Angela (played by Amelia Kinkade) and her best friend (scream queen Linnea Quigley) at an abandoned funeral home.

The film was picked up for theatrical release by Paragon Arts International. [1] Rather than a nationwide release, it was released regionally, debuting in Detroit, Michigan, on September 9, 1988. [2]

Night of the Demons 2 (1994)

Night of the Demons 2 was released in 1994, with the story picking up six years after the end of the previous film. The story follows the character of Angela's younger sister Melissa as she and several of her fellow students visit Hull House on Halloween. Unlike its predecessor, which took place entirely inside of the funeral parlor, the sequel has demonic activity occurring outside of the limits of the property on the school's campus.

The film was given a limited theatrical release in California by Republic Pictures from May 17, 1994. [3]

Night of the Demons 3 (1997)

Night of the Demons 3 (also known as Demon House) is a 1997 sequel to the previous two films. Written by Kevin S. Tenney, the plot features several teens that find themselves on the run after a misunderstanding leading to a shoot out with police. They try to hide out at Hull House.

The film was given a limited theatrical release in California by Republic Pictures from October 7, 1997.

Remake series

Night of the Demons (2009)

Night of the Demons is a 2009 remake that was loosely based on the original 1988 film. The film takes place in a seemingly haunted mansion in New Orleans, with the plot following several adults rather than teenagers. It was directed by Adam Gierasch and produced by Kevin S. Tenney.

The film originally premiered at the London FrightFest in August 2009. Although it was originally scheduled to arrive in theaters, [4] it was instead released straight-to-DVD/Blu-ray on October 19, 2010. [5]

Night of the Demons: After-Party (TBA)

In June 2013, Kevin S. Tenney intended to create a sequel to the 2009 Night of the Demons film, subtitled "After-Party" and directed by Anthony Hickox. [6] A Kickstarter campaign was launched with a goal of $250,000 but was unsuccessful, with the project remaining in development hell since 2013. [7]

The projected plot for After-Party was to center on the character of Diana, one of Angela's former friends and associates, who would hold a party in the same mansion and become possessed by the now-demonic Angela. [7]

Cast and characters

List indicators
Character Original series Remake series
Night of the Demons Night of the Demons 2 Night of the Demons 3 Night of the Demons Night of the Demons:
After-Party
1988199419972009TBA
Angela Franklin / Feld Amelia Kinkade
James W. Quinn V 		Amelia Kinkade Shannon Elizabeth Shannon Elizabeth
Tiffany Shepis
Suzanne Reed / Ballerina Linnea Quigley Bobbi Sue Luther
Linnea Quigley C
Diana Tiffany Shepis
Judy Cathy Podewell
Sal RomeroWilliam Gallo
RodgerAlvin Alexis
Jay JansenLance Fenton
"Stooge" Hal Havins
HelenAllison Barron
MaxPhilip Tanzini
FrannieJill Terashita
Old ManHarold Ayer
Old WomanMarie Denn
Judy's MotherKaren Ericson
BillyDonnie Jeffcoat, Jr.
Clerk #1 Cathy Podewell
Clerk #2Clark Jarrett
Bibi Cristi Harris
"Z-Boy"Darin Heames
Perry Robert Jayne
Melissa "Mouse" FranklinMerle Kennedy
Father Bob Rod McCary
Johnny MoranHimself
Rick Peters Himself
Sister Gloria Jennifer Rhodes
Terri Christine Taylor
Shirley FinnertyZoe Trilling
KurtLadd York
AlbertMark Neely
LindaRachel Longaker
Officer Larry DayHimself
Vince Kristen Holden-Ried
NickGregory Calpakis
Lois Tara Slone
Orson Christian Tessier
Reggie Joel Gordon
AbbiePatricia Rodriguez
HollyStephanie Bauder
Mr. MorrisIan McDonald
Quicky Mart Clerk
Officer Tony / Rookie CopRichard Jutras
Veteran CopMinor Mustain
Lieutenant Dewhurst Vlasta Vrána
Macho CopRichard Zeman
Maddie Curtis Monica Keena
Lily Thompson Diora Baird
Dex Thrilby Michael Copon
Jason RogersJohn F. Beach
Colin Levy Edward Furlong
Nigel Jamie Harris

Box office

FilmRelease date (US)BudgetFormatBox office revenueReference
United StatesInternationalWorldwide
1. Night of the Demons October 14, 1988$1,200,000Theatrical release$3,109,904 [8]
2. Night of the Demons 2 May 13, 1994$1,300,000 Direct-to-video
3. Night of the Demons 3 October 7, 1997$5,765,562
4. Night of the Demons August 30, 2009$10,000,000Limited release$64,040 [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Paragon Arts, which produced the horror film, is putting up $1,000,000 for prints and advertising on "Night Of The Demons"". Variety . varietyultimate.com. July 27, 1988. Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  2. ↑ ""Night Of The Demons", newie from IFM/Paragon Arts, shook out $97,701 at 15 Detroit locations". Variety . varietyultimate.com. September 14, 1988. Archived from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  3. ↑ ""Night of the Demons 2" (Republic) opened at the Mann Village to $1,689 and the Mann Chinese Triplex to $3,148". Variety . varietyultimate.com. May 17, 1994. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  4. ↑ Miska, Brad (March 11, 2010). "Tentative Release Date for 'Night of the Demons' Remake". Bloody Disgusting . Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. ↑ Barton, Steve (October 5, 2012). "Night of the Demons Remake Hitting Blu-ray and DVD in October". Dread Central . Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. ↑ Decker, Sean. "Exclusive: Producer Kevin Tenney Talks Night of the Demons: After-Party". Dread Central . Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  7. 1 2 DeFellipo, Michael (20 June 2013). "Fundraising: Night Of The Demons: After-Party". Horror Society. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  8. ↑ "Night of the Demons (1988)". Box Office Mojo . Retrieved 2008-09-05.
  9. ↑ "Night of the Demons (2009) - International Box Office Results". Box Office Mojo . Internet Movie Database . Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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