Night of the Demon (1957)
Kernel Score: 78% · 303 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Released: 1957-11-09
Runtime: 96 minutes
Where to watch Night of the Demon
- Stream: Philo, Night Flight Plus, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp, Chilling
- Free with ads: Fandor, YouTube Free, Cineverse, Mometu, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
Night of the Demon parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Night of the Demon is a classic black-and-white horror film involving black magic, occult rituals, and a satanic cult.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes an animal attack, electrocution, and other suspense/horror deaths typical of 1950s horror.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jacques Tourneur
Cast
- Dana Andrews as Dr. John Holden
- Peggy Cummins as Joanna Harrington
- Niall MacGinnis as Dr. Julian Karswell
- Maurice Denham as Professor Henry Harrington
- Athene Seyler as Mrs. Karswell
- Liam Redmond as Professor Mark O'Brien
- Reginald Beckwith as Mr. Meek
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Night of the Demon FAQ
Is Night of the Demon good?
Night of the Demon has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 303 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Night of the Demon?
In the US you can stream Night of the Demon on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Cultpix, Midnight Pulp and Chilling, watch it free with ads on Fandor, YouTube Free, Cineverse, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Night of the Demon OK for kids?
Night of the Demon is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Night of the Demon is a classic black-and-white horror film involving black magic, occult rituals, and a satanic cult.
What movies are like Night of the Demon?
If you liked Night of the Demon, try The Innocents, Carnival of Souls, The Wailing and Late Night with the Devil.