Original Title (UK): Night of the Demon
("In the United States, the film was released as Curse of the Demon. According to Charles Bennett, the title was changed as the studio didn't want it confused with the similarly titled story of The Night of the Iguana" - Wiki)
Director: Jacques Tourneur ("I Walked with a Zombie", "Cat People")
Starring: Dana Andrews (Dr. John Holden), Peggy Cummins (Joanna Harrington), Niall MacGinnis (Julian Karswell)
Taglines:
"Terrifying!! All the Dark Forces of Black Magic ... Hurled Against a Man And a Woman Who Dare To Scoff!"
"Who will be the next in line to defy the curse?"
Go to this link for the full movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9L4Mkbp58o
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What makes old movies a pleasure to watch in this modern age of CGI sfx and blood-pumping non-stop scares and action in movies? It's because old movies make up for their technical shortcomings with an engaging & intelligent plot, a good script, solid acting, and well-planned shots/photography. Add in a touch of vintage cinematography, physical effects, and musical score -- and we're in for a fun ride.
Curse of the Demon has all that.
