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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1

Six years later: Mouse's haunting begins

Six years after Hull House, Melissa 'Mouse' is at St. Rita's Academy, plagued by nightmares about her missing sister. Rumors swirl at the school that Angela descended into Hell, and the community mourns the past. The head nun, Sister Gloria, tries to calm fears and keep peace.

Present day (six years after Hull House Halloween) St. Rita's Academy
2

Shirley plans a Halloween party at Hull House

Shirley organizes a Halloween party at Hull House after being banned from the school dance. She and her friends steal a demonic ritual book and pretend to perform a ritual sacrifice as a prank. The plan hinges on luring Mouse into the old house and stirring trouble.

Halloween eve Hull House
3

Mouse is lured to Hull House for the prank

Mouse is invited to Hull House as part of the prank and follows the group there. The staged ritual awakens Angela's demon within the house. The group flees in panic, and Z-Boy becomes possessed and rapes Bibi in the attic.

Halloween night Hull House
4

The lipstick becomes a demon-possessing weapon

Bibi retrieves a lipstick that seems to come alive with demonic energy and instantly begins to possess people. Shirley is possessed first, followed by Rick, Z-Boy, Terri, and Kurt as the demon spreads through Hull House. The group realizes the lipstick is a conduit for the demonic force.

During the possession outbreak Hull House
5

Terri's saving exorcism

Terri is possessed, and Sister Gloria performs an exorcism using Holy Water to save her. The exorcism temporarily halts the spread, but the demonic threat persists inside Hull House. The night grows more chaotic as more possessions threaten the survivors.

During the possession outbreak Hull House
6

Angela's plan revealed: sacrifice Mouse

Angela reveals her intention to sacrifice Mouse to the Devil to prove her devotion. Mouse becomes the focus of the demon's plan as Hull House spirals into chaos. The remaining survivors vow to intervene and rescue Melissa from Angela's scheme.

Climax buildup at Hull House Hull House
7

The rescue party returns to Hull House

Sister Gloria, Johnny, Bibi, Father Bob, and Perry return to Hull House to rescue Melissa. They plan to confront Angela's demons and free Mouse from the altar. Upon arrival, the group splits up: Father Bob is killed by the demonic Rick, Johnny is saved by Perry from the demonic Kurt, and Perry is killed by Z-Boy.

Return to Hull House Hull House
8

Holy water and the last demons fall

With the holy water the group brought, Bibi, Johnny, and Sister Gloria finish off the remaining demons except Angela. The house grows chaotic as the final confrontation looms and the assault on Mouse and Melissa continues. The survivors free Melissa from the grim altar and brace for the ultimate encounter.

Post-rescue Hull House
9

Melissa faces Angela; Gloria survives

The survivors reach Melissa on an altar as Angela asserts her power. Angela decapitates Sister Gloria, but Gloria pulls her head into her habit and miraculously survives. Gloria then offers to take Angela's place on the altar, buying Melissa time to act.

Altar confrontation Hull House
10

Melissa turns the tables on Angela

Angela hands a ceremonial sword to Melissa, tempting her with power. Melissa uses the weapon to stab Angela, turning the tide in their favor. Sister Gloria finishes Angela off with a super soaker filled with Holy Water.

Altar confrontation Hull House
11

Final form and sunlight extinguish Angela

Angela returns as a Lamia and attacks the group. Johnny kicks a hole in the wall shaped like a cross, and sunlight pours through, causing Angela to explode. The demon minions crumble as the last threat is defeated.

Final confrontation Hull House
12

Escape and return to the school

With the threat vanquished, the four survivors—Sister Gloria, Melissa, Bibi, and Johnny—leave Hull House and return to St. Rita's Academy. They are greeted by the school community, who are relieved that the danger is over and life can begin to return to normal.

After the battle St. Rita's Academy
13

Demonic lipstick remains a threat

Back at the school, one student discovers the demonic lipstick, which transforms into a snake and attacks her. The film closes with the sense that evil still lurks beyond the main events, ready to reemerge.

After the battle St. Rita's Academy

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