The Demon
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Two brothers, who are both hunters and live with their mother, go to the mountains to set traps for deer. Suddenly, a demon grabs the younger brother. The older brother shoots an arrow, severing the demon's arm, which they plan to take home. But they make a grisly discovery on the journey home.
Why it matters
A gritty, early ’70s folk-horror hybrid that marries rural dread with visceral creature horror in an atmospheric mountain setting.
- Practical effects deliver a raw, tactile menace—don’t expect polish, but the demon’s severed arm is memorably grotesque.
- A slow-burn narrative steeped in isolation and family tension, recalling the uneasy rhythms of regional horror classics.
- Perfect for fans who dig ’70s genre oddities that blur the lines between monster movie and psychological unease.
- Not flawless—some pacing drags and uneven performances—but its unsettling mood and eerie wilderness vibe reward patient viewers.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
36
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
85
Survival
17
