Night of the Demons

Night of the Demons

Year: 2009

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Adam Gierasch

ComedyActionHorrorHorror

All Hell Is Going To Break Loose. Angela throws a decadent Halloween party at New Orleans’ notorious Broussard Mansion, but police intervene and end the festivities. Undeterred, Maddie and a handful of friends linger, only to find themselves locked inside. As they explore, they uncover a terrifying secret and become prey to seven relentless, blood‑thirsty demons.

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Timeline & Setting – Night of the Demons (2009)

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Time period

The narrative centers on Halloween and the events unfold over a period of escalating horror. Six years after the Hull House incident, the action returns to the same haunted setting as new students face the demon and the legacy of the previous tragedy.

Location

Hull House, St. Rita's Academy

Hull House is the central haunted residence where demonic activity resurfaces during Halloween. The story also moves to St. Rita's Academy, a Catholic boarding school for troubled teens, which adds a contrast between religious institutions and horror. The juxtaposition of the two locations drives the plot as the group confronts possession and ritual danger.

👻 Haunted 🏚️ Abandoned 🏫 School setting

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Main Characters – Night of the Demons (2009)

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Angela (Shannon Elizabeth)

A demonic entity inhabiting a teenage girl who manipulates others and orchestrates a ritualistic plan to sacrifice Mouse. She exerts savage control through possession, presenting a chilling mix of seductive charisma and brutal cruelty.

👹 Demonic 🧪 Possession 😈 Malevolence

Melissa 'Mouse'

Mouse is haunted by visions of her sister and becomes a focal point for the group's efforts to stop the haunting. Her vulnerability and empathy drive the decision to confront Hull House's dark history.

🧭 Protagonist 💔 Family ties 🌀 Haunted

Sister Gloria

A head nun who attempts to thwart the demonic influence with faith and Holy Water, ultimately making a sacrificial stand to protect Mouse and others.

🙏 Faith 🕊️ Exorcism 🧭 Authority

Johnny

Part of the group who navigates the danger and provides a counterpoint to Angela's domination, showing loyalty and courage under pressure.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Ally 🗡️ Courage 🌀 Horror

Bibi

Companion who helps in the plan to rescue Mouse; associated with a dangerous demonic lipstick that comes to life.

👭 Ally 🧪 Relic 🗝️ Mystery

Rick

One of the original trick-or-treat participants who is possessed by Angela and turns against the group.

👤 Betrayal 😨 Fear 🗡️ Violence

Z-Boy

One of the party members who becomes possessed and poses a deadly threat to the group.

🧟 Possession 🧭 Danger 🩸 Horror

Terri

Terri is saved from possession by Sister Gloria, highlighting the tension between mercy and salvation.

🕊️ Salvation 🖤 Darkness 🧭 Risk

Kurt

A participant in the Hull House ritual who falls under Angela's control, driving the catastrophe forward.

🗡️ Villain 🌀 Transformation 🕳️ Danger

Father Bob

A priest who returns to Hull House to confront the demonic force, meeting a fatal end early in the confrontation.

🙏 Clergy ⚔️ Battle 🕯️ Exorcism

Perry

An ally who fights to rescue Melissa and confront the demonic forces, ultimately killed by Z-Boy in the course of saving others.

🧭 Hero 💀 Sacrifice 🛡️ Defense

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Major Themes – Night of the Demons (2009)

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🕯️ Faith vs Evil

Religious faith and ritual play a central role as holy water, nuns, and sacred symbols are used to combat demonic forces. Angela embodies a corrupted devotion while Sister Gloria and Melissa assert a counter-force grounded in faith. The struggle asks what true faith can accomplish when confronted with supernatural power.

⚔️ Sacrifice and Courage

Characters band together to rescue Melissa and confront the possessed. Sacrifice, including risking and losing lives, becomes necessary to protect the vulnerable. The survivors' choices reveal resilience in the face of overwhelming darkness.

🗝️ Possession and Identity

Demonic possession reshapes the characters and tests their moral boundaries. Items like the lipstick become malevolent conduits, illustrating how power can corrupt and destabilize relationships. The film explores how identity can be eroded when external forces control one’s actions.

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