The Demons (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1973, The Demons is a horror film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 118 minutes. “They are sisters with spirit... divine and deadly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of nuns become possessed by demons and are then tortured in a dungeon of horrors during the inquisition.
Who’s in it. The Demons stars Anne Libert as Kathleen, Carmen Yazalde as Margaret, Doris Thomas as Mother Rosalinda and Karin Field as Lady De Winter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Demons has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kino Film Collection. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Demons page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Demons tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Demons (1973)?
- In US, The Demons is available to stream on Kino Film Collection. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Demons worth watching?
- The Demons holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Demons?
- The Demons stars Anne Libert, Carmen Yazalde, Doris Thomas, Karin Field and Jahangir Ghaffari.
- When was The Demons released?
- The Demons was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.