Daemon (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1985, Daemon is a family, horror and mystery film directed by Colin Finbow, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. 11-year-old Nick moves into a large old house with his sisters Jennie and Clare, left in the care of Helga the Swedish au pair while their parents are away in America. Nick is unhappy at his new school, where he is befriended by a boy named Sam and intimidated by scripture teacher Mr. Crabb, who is interested in the occult and demonology. Nick hears voices in the house and receives messages on his computer screen; he also suffers inexplicable blisters on his feet and grazes on his elbows and knees. When he dreams of burning and wakes up in a bed full of ashes, Nick tells a psychiatrist that he feels he is possessed by a demon.
Who’s in it. Daemon stars Arnaud Morell as Nick Foster, Bert Parnaby as Mr. Crabb, Susannah York as Rachel and Sadie Herlighy as Jenny Foster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Daemon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daemon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daemon tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daemon (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daemon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daemon worth watching?
- Daemon holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daemon?
- Daemon stars Arnaud Morell, Bert Parnaby, Susannah York, Sadie Herlighy and Donna Glaser.
- When was Daemon released?
- Daemon was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.