[Horror Cinema] Late Night With The Devil (IFC Films)

3/22/24

In 1977 a live television broadcast goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms.

 

Let us know. I really want to see it but have zero time to go.

 

Watched it last night. The sets and costumes were for the most part dead-on for the period. Some of the background folks probably wouldn't have looked like that in 1977. The possessed girl really nailed that 1970s vibe. Thinking about it, the story was good too. The AI art controversy stuff, although minimal, somewhat distracted me and had me thinking about AI taking the jobs of artists. The actors were great although I'd say there is some dead air in the editing and at times it seemed more like a play than a movie- not sure if that is intentional as it's a period piece. David Dastmalchian was very good, I instantly recognized Ian Bliss as he played the 'real-world' Smith from the Matrix sequels. And was pleasantly surprised to hear Michael Ironside's voice in the intro as the narrator (I thought it was Wayne June at first). I won't spoil it but there's a deeper story in the movie based on some history that some may miss.

As @GRENDEL said the ending was a little weird, but it's supposed to be a throwback movie so I gave it some grace. I wouldn't mind a sequel, tbh, but they never seem to live up to the originals, so I can live without it.

Agree with Grendel- B+

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