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.
Films Film U.S. release date Director(s) Screenwriter(s) Producer(s) Original series Night of the Demons Kevin S. Tenney Joe Augustyn Night of the Demons 2 Brian Trenchard-Smith Joe Augustyn & James Penzi Jeff Geoffray Night of the Demons 3 Jim Kaufman Kevin S. Tenney Claudio Castravelli Remake Night of the Demons Adam Gierasch Adam Gierasch & Jace Anderson Greg McKay, Kevin S. Tenney,and Michael Arata 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. Rather than a nationwide release, it was released regionally, debuting in Detroit, Michigan, on September 9, 1988.
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.
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. 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, it was instead released straight-to-DVD/Blu-ray on October 19, 2010.
Future
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. A Kickstarter campaign was launched with a goal of $250,000 but was unsuccessful, with the project remaining in development hell since 2013.
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.
Cast and characters A dark gray cell indicates that the character was not in the film or that the character's presence in the film has yet to be announced. An indicates an appearance through archival footage or stills. A indicates a cameo role. An indicates a role shared with another actor. A indicates an uncredited role. A indicates a voice-only role. Character Original series Remake Night of the Demons Night of the Demons 2 Night of the Demons 3 Night of the Demons Angela Franklin / Feld Amelia KinkadeJames W. Quinn Amelia Kinkade Shannon Elizabeth Suzanne Reed / Ballerina Linnea Quigley Bobbi Sue LutherLinnea Quigley Diana Tiffany Shepis Judy Cassidy Cathy Podewell Sal Romero William Gallo Rodger Alvin Alexis Jay Jansen Lance Fenton "Stooge" Hal Havins Helen Allison Barron Max Philip Tanzini Frannie Jill Terashita Old Man Harold Ayer Old Woman Marie Denn Judy's Mother Karen Ericson Billy Donnie Jeffcoat, Jr. Clerk #1 Cathy Podewell Clerk #2 Clark Jarrett Bibi Cristi Harris "Z-Boy" Darin Heames Perry Robert Jayne Melissa "Mouse" Franklin Merle Kennedy Father Bob Rod McCary Johnny Moran Himself Rick Peters Himself Sister Gloria Jennifer Rhodes Terri Christine Taylor Shirley Finnerty Zoe Trilling Kurt Ladd York Albert Mark Neely Linda Rachel Longaker Officer Larry Day Himself Vince Kristen Holden-Ried Nick Gregory Calpakis Lois Tara Slone Orson Christian Tessier Reggie Joel Gordon Abbie Patricia Rodriguez Holly Stephanie Bauder Mr. Morris Ian McDonald Quicky Mart Clerk Officer Tony / Rookie Cop Richard Jutras Veteran Cop Minor Mustain Lieutenant Dewhurst Vlasta Vrána Macho Cop Richard Zeman Maddie Curtis Monica Keena Lily Thompson Diora Baird Dex Thrilby Michael Copon Jason Rogers John F. Beach Colin Levy Edward Furlong Nigel Jamie Harris
Reception
Box office Film Release date (US) Budget Format Box office revenue Reference United States International Worldwide Night of the Demons October 14, 1988 $1,200,000 Theatrical release $3,109,904 Night of the Demons 2 May 13, 1994 $1,300,000 Direct-to-video Night of the Demons 3 October 7, 1997 $5,765,562 Night of the Demons August 30, 2009 $10,000,000 Limited release $64,040
See also List of films set around Halloween
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