Demons

Demons

Year: 1986

Runtime: 88 min

Language: English

Director: Lamberto Bava

Horror

A group of people attending a film premiere find themselves trapped within the cinema as a series of terrifying events unfold. As their deepest fears manifest, they are forced to confront a supernatural force that preys on their vulnerabilities. The film explores the fragility of the human psyche and the power of inner demons in a descent into madness and terror.

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Timeline – Demons (1986)

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1

Movie Night Begins

The inhabitants of a high-rise apartment complex gather around their televisions, eager to enjoy a night of entertainment. Unbeknownst to them, the film they are about to watch is more than just a story; it will soon blur the lines between fiction and reality.

High-rise Apartment
2

Demon Resurrected

A group of teenagers in the film unwittingly resurrects a demon when a drop of blood lands on its mouth. This shocking act sets off a chain of horrifying events that will soon spill into the real world.

3

Sally's Birthday Party

Sally celebrates her birthday with friends, enjoying the festivities until a sudden phone call from Jacob shatters the joyful atmosphere. In a fit of rage, she demands her guests leave and retreats to her room, where she becomes entranced by the movie.

Sally's Apartment
4

The Demon Comes Alive

As Sally watches, the demon on the screen locks its gaze onto her, causing her to feel a chilling presence. In a shocking twist, the television shatters, allowing the demon to escape into the real world.

Sally's Apartment
5

Sally's Transformation

Once free, the demon possesses Sally, driving her into a violent frenzy. In her bloodthirsty state, she transforms all but two of her friends into monstrous beings, anchoring the chaos within the apartment complex.

Sally's Apartment
6

Infectious Chaos

As the chaos escalates, a vile substance from the demons seeps through the ceilings, igniting fires and short-circuiting electrical systems. The terror spreads across the building, intensifying the sense of dread among the residents.

High-rise Apartment
7

Dangers of Transformation

A dog becomes infected after licking the toxic substance, turning into a savage beast that soon attacks its owner. Meanwhile, a young boy left alone falls victim to the chaos, ultimately succumbing to the demon's influence.

Different Units in the Apartment
8

Hannah's Confrontation

Hannah, a pregnant woman, is soon besieged by the demon-turned-boy. After a fierce struggle, she defeats him, only to inadvertently unleash a smaller demon that continues the rampage, heightening the stakes.

Hannah's Apartment
9

George's Elevator Escape

George, trapped in an elevator, maneuvers through a life-threatening situation with a woman during an unexpected demon attack. They manage to escape through a service hatch, but danger lurks around every corner.

Elevator
10

The Stand Against Demons

In an underground garage, a group of bodybuilders, led by Hank, barricades themselves against the demonic onslaught. Despite their bravery and makeshift weapons, many are transformed or slaughtered, illustrating the overwhelming threat.

Underground Garage
11

A Desperate Plan

As the demons overrun their refuge, George orchestrates a daring plan to utilize the building's gas system to create an explosive blast. The tactic is successful, wiping out many of the infected but allowing Sally to survive.

High-rise Apartment
12

Facing Sally

After the explosion, George and Hannah discover two terrified partygoers hiding in Sally's devastated apartment. Determined to escape, they make their way to the rooftop, but are confronted by the heavily injured Sally.

Sally's Apartment
13

Climactic Rooftop Showdown

On the rooftop, George and Hannah face off against Sally, who has become a fearsome enemy. A brutal battle unfolds, culminating in George injuring Sally and Hannah experiencing a life-changing moment as she goes into labor.

Rooftop
14

Birth Amidst Chaos

As Hannah gives birth in the surreal ruins of their once-peaceful life, the couple prepares to leave with their newborn. However, they are haunted by the spectral image of Sally appearing on multiple screens, threatening their new beginning.

Television Studio
15

Confronting the Unseen

Recognizing the threat posed by Sally's spectral entity, George shatters the ominous television screens. With their child safely held in their arms, they step into an uncertain world, forever marked by the horrors they endured.

Outside the Apartment

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