‘Do not adjust your set’
Late Night With the Devil is a 2023 Australian found-footage horror film about a live TV broadcast in 1977 that goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.
Written and directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes (Scare Campaign; 100 Bloody Acres).
Produced by Roy Lee (It; The Grudge; The Ring), Steven Schneider (Pet Sematary; Paranormal Activity; Insidious), Derek Dauchy, Mat Govoni Adam White and John Molloy. Executive produced by Joel Anderson (Lake Mungo), David Dastmalchian and Rami Yasin.
The Future Pictures-Good Fiend Films-Image Nation-Spooky Pictures co-production stars David Dastmalchian (Dune; The Suicide Squad), Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Josh Quong Tart, Georgina Haig, Steve Mouzakis, Gaby Seow, Christopher Kirby and Paula Arundell.
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Late Night With the Devil premiered in March 2023 at the SXSW Festival. IFC Films released the movie theatrically on March 22, 2024, before it streamed on Shudder on April 19, 2024. Meanwhile, Vertigo Releasing and Shudder released the film in UK cinemas on March 22, 2024.
“Late Night with the Devil is an exhilarating demonstration of how the horror genre continues to present new and exciting storytelling. We’re delighted to partner with Cameron and Colin, Image Nation, and Spooky Pictures on the release of the film as we continue to work with some of the industry’s most talented filmmakers,” said Emily Gotto, Shudder’s Vice President of Global Acquisitions and co-productions, said in a statement.
Cast and characters:
David Dastmalchian … Jack Delroy; Laura Gordon … June Ross-Mitchell; Ian Bliss … Carmichael Hunt; Fayssal Bazzi … Christou; Ingrid Torelli … Lilly D’Abo; Rhys Auteri … Gus McConnell; Josh Quong Tart … Leo Fiske; Georgina Haig … Madeleine Delroy; Steve Mouzakis … Szandor D’Abo; Gaby Seow … Sammy; Christopher Kirby … Phil; Paula Arundell … Diane
Filming locations:
Docklands Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (studio)
Technical specs:
1 hour 26 minutes
Colour with black and white sequences
External reviews:
Bloody Disgusting
Cinerama Film
Geek Legion of Doom [YouTube] Recommended
Loud and Clear
RogerEbert.com
Rue Morgue
Scared Sheepless
