The Demon (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1964, The Demon is a drama and horror film directed by Brunello Rondi, running about 95 minutes. “A night she wakes up bound to the bed and with the bleeding body. The revenge of the devil will not delay!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Purificata, a young peasant living in a small village in Southern Italy, is considered a witch by the locals; incurring this way into their wrath — up to a point where she is condemned to a terrible sentence as a punishment to her supposedly evil deeds.
Who’s in it. The Demon stars Daliah Lavi as Purificata, Frank Wolff as Antonio, Anna Maria Aveta as Sister Angela and Tiziana Casetti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Demon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Screambox Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Demon page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Demon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Demon (1964)?
- In US, The Demon is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Demon worth watching?
- The Demon holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Demon?
- The Demon stars Daliah Lavi, Frank Wolff, Anna Maria Aveta, Tiziana Casetti and Dario Dolci.
- When was The Demon released?
- The Demon was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.