The Demoniacs
Les Démoniaques
A gang of pirates rape the two sole survivors of a ship wreck. The violated girls are rescued by the strange inhabitants of a supposedly haunted island, where they are granted supernatural powers to strike revenge against the pirates.
Why it matters
A lurid blend of supernatural vengeance and grimy pirate horror that pushes Jean Rollin’s dreamlike style into savage territory.
- Rollin’s trademark ethereal visuals collide with brutal revenge fantasy, offering a unique fusion of dream and dread.
- Practical gore effects and a bleak island setting amplify the film’s raw, unsettling atmosphere.
- For fans of 70s Euro horror’s willingness to explore taboo and transgressive themes without compromise.
- Not for the faint-hearted—its exploitation elements are intense, but they underscore a dark meditation on trauma and retribution.
Director
15 horror films in catalog
The Rape of the Vampire 1968
The Nude Vampire 1970
The Shiver of the Vampires 1971
Requiem for a Vampire 1972
The Iron Rose 1973
The Demoniacs 1974
Lips of Blood 1975
The Grapes of Death 1978
Fascination 1979
The Night of the Hunted 1980
Zombie Lake 1981
The Living Dead Girl 1982
Lost in New York 1989
Two Orphan Vampires 1997
Dracula's Fiancée 2002
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
14
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
0
Cerebral
85
Survival
33
Revenge
