Black Demons (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1991, Black Demons is a horror film directed by Umberto Lenzi, running about 88 minutes. “They will tear, rip, and bite anyone in their path of vengeance.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three American college students, Dick, his sister Jessica, and her British boyfriend Kevin, are traveling through Brazil on vacation when Dick, after attending a bizarre voodoo ceremony, develops strange powers. When their jeep breaks down near a small plantation in the jungle outside Rio, the site of a former slave rebellion 150 years ago, Dick uses his powers to raise the dead of six executed Negro slaves whom target the college kids and the residents of the plantation to seek revenge for their deaths
Who’s in it. Black Demons stars Keith Van Hoven as Kevin, Joe Balogh as Dick, Sonia Curtis as Jessica and Philip Murray as Jose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Black Demons has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Demons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Demons tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Demons (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Demons change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Demons worth watching?
- Black Demons holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Demons?
- Black Demons stars Keith Van Hoven, Joe Balogh, Sonia Curtis, Philip Murray and Juliana Teixeira.
- When was Black Demons released?
- Black Demons was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.