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Late Night with the Devil (2023) Review

 IMDb - 7.1

Rotten Tomatoes - 97% | Audience - 81%

Genre - Horror / Thriller

Runtime - 1 hour 26 minutes 

Rating - R

Release date: March 22, 2024 (USA)

Directors: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes

Distributed by: Shudder, IFC Films, Umbrella Entertainment


Plot

"Late Night with the Devil" is a found footage horror film set in 1977, centering on Jack Delroy, a TV host who attempts to communicate with the devil on a live TV to boost his show's ratings. But things don't turn out the way he planned.

Review 

A single-location setting and documentary style immerses viewers in the live broadcast experience. I also like the use of different aspect ratios (4:3 for the TV episode and black and white for backstage scenes) .The film doesn't rely on jump scares but instead builds a creepy atmosphere through themes of satanic and demonic possession. Comedy elements are presented throughout enhancing a live TV show feel.Performance are great. It is good to see David Dastmalchian in a leading role.Ingrid Torelli's performance as Lilly, the possessed teenager, is particularly chilling just by smiling at the camera.

Despite the film's unique storytelling and atmospheric build-up, some may find the ending unsatisfying as it leaves much to interpretation, aiming to install fear by letting the audience draw their own conclusions.

My Screen Times Score - 7



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