Demon Within (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1985, Demon Within is a fantasy, horror and mystery film directed by Masayoshi Sukita, running about 54 minutes.
What it’s about. The story is about a Journalist who becomes infected with a Japanese demon. The demon incubates in the mans stomach before Violently tearing its way up and out through the Journalists mouth (Complete with mouth splitting wide open). As soon as the Demon is "born" it is snatched away by a mysterious stranger. The Journalist (Yes, somehow he survived) soon discovers that the man who grabbed up the demon is in fact a former infectee who has developed a taste for the little demons, In fact they taste so good that when a person eats their flesh they then instantly become addicted to it.
Who’s in it. Demon Within stars Kazuyo Matsui as Mrs. Morioka, Kyôzô Nagatsuka as Mr. Morioka, Ichirō Ogura as Kitayan and Yousuke Saito as Mystery Man.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Demon Within has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demon Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demon Within tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demon Within (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Demon Within change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Demon Within worth watching?
- Demon Within holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demon Within?
- Demon Within stars Kazuyo Matsui, Kyôzô Nagatsuka, Ichirō Ogura and Yousuke Saito.
- When was Demon Within released?
- Demon Within was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 54 minutes.