Lamberto Bava’s 1985 classic horror film, ‘Demons,’ is essential in every Halloween series. Not only is it one of the finer 80s horror pictures, ‘Demons’ is also a high point in Bava’s directorial career. It possesses a great synth soundtrack by Claudio Simonetti, striking visuals and the periodic homages to horror as a genre, all blending into a film that has nobly weathered the decades since its release. Several key moments define ‘Demons’ as a great horror film, whether that is a creature bursting through someone’s abdomen, oozing green slime, the ever-present imminent doom, or the essential 80’s punks that seem to find their way into every horror movie of that decade. While these aspects might sound like cliches, they are ones that horror audiences love, and in ‘Demons’ they are executed skillfully.
Presented by Dario Argento, ‘Demons,’ holds many the trademarks that set Argento works apart from their peers. First person kill scenes have become a regular within Argento works as well as victims dying at the end of a rope or bursting through glass. Fans of the Italian master can look for details that signify his touch on the picture. Bava has stated that ‘Demons’ was his favorite picture, a feeling undoubtedly shared with a majority of horror fans.
Certain films embody the spirit of the Halloween season, with fun and fright woven into an exciting picture that is nostalgic for those who ‘saw it when it came out,’ and the younger generation familiarizing themselves with classics of the genre. Lambero Bava’s ‘Demons’ is the essential Halloween picture, assuredly a film that, once seen, will find its way into your annual scary movie marathons. Find more Halloween classics at Seance Of Cinema.
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