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Demons of the Mind

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1972 | 89 min | Horror, Thriller

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people who enjoy a knot in their stomach and anyone who enjoys a good scare. A good one for a late-night scare.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Keeps the tension tight, at 1 hr 29 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence.
  • Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
  • Not one for anyone who hates jump scares.

A physician discovers that two children are being kept virtually imprisoned in their house by their father. He investigates, and discovers a web of sex, incest and satanic possession.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 15K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Sykes

  • Robert HardyZorn
  • Shane BriantEmil
  • Gillian HillsElizabeth
  • Yvonne MitchellHilda
  • Paul JonesCarl Richter
  • Patrick MageeFalkenberg
  • Kenneth J. WarrenKlaus
  • Michael HordernPriest
  • Robert BrownFischinger
  • Virginia WetherellInge