Sorry About the Demon is a 2022 American horror comedy film written and directed by Emily Hagins. It stars Jon Michael Simpson, Olivia Ducayen, Paige Evans, Jeff McQuitty and Presley Allard.
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| Directed by | Emily Hagins |
| Written by | Emily Hagins |
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| Distributed by | Shudder |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
Plot
editA broken-hearted young man learns about his new place being full of restless spirits.[1]
Cast
edit- Jon Michael Simpson as Will
- Paige Evans as Amy
- Jeff McQuitty as Patrick
- Olivia Ducayen as Aimee
- Presley Allard as Grace Sellers
Production
editIn August 2021, Deadline reported that Shudder and Paper Street Pictures had partnered with Hagins on the film, which wrapped production around that time, with Shudder set to release the film in 2022. Shudder, Paper Street and Hagins previously worked together on the 2020 horror comedy film Scare Package, for which Hagins directed the "Cold Open" segment.[2]
Release
editThe film premiered at FrightFest 2022.[3] It was released on Shudder on January 19, 2023.[4]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 91% of 11 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10.[5]
Noel Murray of the Los Angeles Times said the film was "too slackly paced and there's a broad tone to the jokes and performances that skews corny. But the central comic premise is a hoot; and the movie has an unexpectedly philosophical dimension."[6] Tyler Doupe of Dread Central gave the film a score of 3/5, saying, "This horror comedy drags in the middle and skimps on scares. But the humor and a likable lead make it worth a look."[7]
References
edit- ^ MUBI
- ^ Grobar, Matt (August 18, 2021). "Shudder, Paper Street & Emily Hagins Reteam For Horror Pic 'Sorry About The Demon'". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 20, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Films and Events". FrightFest. Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 6, 2023). "Shudder Debuts 'Sorry About The Demon' Trailer; 'You Can Live Forever', 'Falling Higher: The Story Of Ampage', 'They Wait In The Dark' Acquisitions – Film Briefs". Deadline. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ "Sorry About the Demon". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Murray, Noel (January 20, 2023). "Review: COVID-19 gets the horror treatment in "Sick"; "Kids vs. Aliens" is sweetly scruffy". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Doupe', Tyler (January 31, 2023). "'Sorry About the Demon' Serves Up More Chuckles Than Chills [Review]". Dread Central. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.