how is this 72%? seriously? how? you can not be serious! this is SO BAD!
I was excited for this movie and it was a huge disappointment. I loved the premise but it never really went where it could have or should have. It was more comical than anything. The acting was terrible and the story was laughable. Don't waste your time
I really like the vibe and the performances. I appreciate what they are going for but it didn’t wow me in the end. Maybe the hype killed it a little for me.
It cuts a lot of corners in the first 10 minutes, and I kinda wish they’d found the way to integrate most of that stuff into the first half of the broadcast, as it takes too long to get going. The possession movie it eventually morphs into is alright, albeit fairly predictable. A lot of the choices reminded me of James Wan horror vehicles, which I always have a hard time taking seriously. The movie seems to be aware of that too, because it’ll occasionally push things to a more schlocky, comical place that’ll strike a chord with Sam Raimi fans. Is it uneven because of that? Absolutely. In fact, I found a lot of this half baked. The social commentary (which feels like it’s borrowing a lot from Network) isn’t fleshed out properly, Dastmalchian’s performance should’ve been more sleazy and colourful and I just didn’t feel that much emotion by the end of it. The strength of this film lies much more in its faithful recreation of the 70s talkshow aesthetic, and I particularly like its commitment to the found footage feel, which feels lot more artful than the popular found footage stuff from over a decade ago. If only they put as much effort into making the sound as dusty and lo-fi, because the film generally sounds too clean and modern. Overall, it’s not really my thing but I can see why a lot of people like it.
4.5/10
It is honestly so refreshing to watch a movie that is trying new things! i was paying attention to everything every second of it. i'm still not sure of how i feel about the ending, but the experience was totally worth it!
Short, punchy, and a lot of fun. A solid horror movie without the traditional jump scares.
It was cool and unusual! Indeed, at some point you forget that you are not watching an old show on TV at night at home, but. For the immersion itself you can get 10:star:. But I’ll take a point for the idea with the cassette, I didn’t have enough details of the story, how they found her. And yes, I also came up with a different ending. This one is good, but mine...
Good movie. The makers tried something different and it sort of worked. With all the crap 2024 is producing, this is one of the best horror movies of 2024.
Oh boy... This movie is the very definition of a train wreck. Starts just like another day down the line, ends in an ugly and utterly incomprehensible catastrophe.
For the 1st act, the movie was awesome. The world building is so good that at some point I almost questioned myself if the "Night Owls" show was based on anything real (not in a generic way, but some specific show that actually existed IRL). David Dastmalchian gives us an amolst palpable Jack, the show's host, despite the cliché tropes you might expect from a Mr. Good Guy who becomes involved with media and its cruelty ("Its all about the sponsors, the audience ratings, the show MUST go on").
The second act ramps up the speed and acceleration curve in a very good pace. The interview with Mr. Wriggles is AWESOME. All kudos to Ingrid Torelli (Lilly), who delivers a very good performance. The weirdness, the hatred embedded in the tone and gaze, the irony that only those in full control of the situation can appreciate. Her acting is GOOD from the moment she sets foot on the stage, but VERY underrated by the directors / script writers (who, if you didn't notice, are the same guys). And the transition to the third act is where this movie runs through a wall, smashes its face to it and still continues, top speed until it completely derails in a fraction of a second (minor spoilers ahead).
Third act is completely over the top. From the moment the ghost hand comes in over Jack's shoulder all the way until the end, everything is way too much. Lilly suddenly becomes an almighty entity, throwing lightnings through her hands, twisting necks from afar, levitating people to the air, melting people to the ground... That is NOT "the Devil", that is Palpatine, for Reagan's sake... And Jack's conclusion arc... URGH bad. Dastmalchian continues to deliver his best with what he has at hands, but the script just ruined everything. I give one extra point to the direction and their decision to turn this complete mess into something that resembles analog horror, but I take it back because they didn't want to let you know they were taking any sort of influence from YT channels. The result is, again, a mess, you can't understand what the heck you are watching (is this being broadcast? just in Jacks head? WTF is going on?). The movie ends in the best WYSIWYG way: "What You See Is What You Get". Deal with it.
Overall, if you have nothing better to do, dive in. Its well acted and well directed, and overall very well produced, despite the script's mess. If you are looking for something a little more exhilarating, maybe a rerun of The Exorcist would be a better choice...
This was a hard one to quantify my thoughts as a rating. It would probably be 6.5 if they allowed half points.
I heard about this film from the AI controversy. This was not factored into my rating, and I think it's absurd. Yeah, a few still images shown for a total of four seconds of the film were generated with AI. Get over it. The people outraged and leaving one star reviews are in for a rude awakening...I digress.
Let's start with the positives. I appreciate the brevity of a 90 minute film. The first eight minute segment was a bit of an exposition dump, but I didn't mind. Other films would stretch the back story out for an hour.
This was a somewhat fresh presentation of the genre. Not as unique as some others, but still a nice break from the tedium and tropes.
Lastly, hats off to them for not relying on cheap jump scares. There were arguably a few minor ones, but mostly the horror was conveyed with tension and atmosphere. Take notes, directors. You don't have to have a head pop up and scream at the audience in every film.
As for negatives, my main grip is with how predictable the plot is. Within the first 15 minutes, it's obvious to the attentive and thoughtful viewer exactly what will happen, and why it will happen. The smaller reveals that followed were dulled, and the big reveal at the end hit with the strength of a wet noodle.
The film also lacked a certain level of polish to earn a higher rating. I know this was meant to mimic a 70s style talk show; that's not what I'm referring to. Everything from the writing to the acting was roughly average.
Overall, this is a mid film elevated slightly by the uniqueness and efficiently filling the runtime without much bloat. Definitely worth a watch, just don't expect it to be your favorite film of the year.
how is this 72%? seriously? how? you can not be serious! this is garbage.
I didn't know that they could still make a unique horror film. The story is a bit original, it has some similarities with some 80s and 90s horror like the one with the VHS tape but here is it done masterfully a found footage film (blair witch project style but in a good way not an overhyped super advertise "real" thing).
I was captivated from the style and direction, the cinematography was fantastic and the casting was well done. The ending for me explains it all, you do not need to overanalyze it and just end the film. Also a true horror for only 90 minutes no need to drag it out like modern times.
This is an instant classic with no extreme violence of slashing, just pure phycological.
Late Night with the Devil is a horror movie presented in the format of a 70s talk show - think in the same vein as Deadstream, or those webcam horror movies that popped off in the earlier 2010s.
This movie did receive a lot of flak for using AI art for the "Be right back" screen transitions - it would've cost them nothing to hire an artist especially since this movie had a real budget and not a shoestring. I still really enjoyed the film but think that was a terrible, stupid choice. The movie was shot in partnership with Australian cinema company VicScreen and a million others - the opening credits went on for like 10 minutes I swear.
Jack Delaney is a talk-show host who is trying to get good ratings for his show but he keeps falling behind other shows in the same era and ends up selling out and going down the Dr Phil / Eric Andre route where he starts doing steadily more unhinged things before finally, on Halloween, he sets up a spook-tacular episode featuring:
* Christou, a so-called spirit-communicator,
* Carmichael Haig, former illusionist and now-sceptic
* Dr June Ross-Mitchell, a parapsychologist
* And Dr June's subject, Lilly, a girl who was raised in a satanic cult around a demon named Abraxis
The pacing of this movie definitely, I felt, was a bit slow especially towards the middle and I felt like impatient for it to move on to the real meat of the story. I did like the story threads coming together, things popping up left and right with no way of it really being addressed. The spliced footage of backstage-tv production really helped to build the atmosphere and show how tense things were getting for the crew with this being their deciding show. I loved the practical effects and the final build-up in the climax was just intensely terrifying and fun to watch.
The musical snippets when returning to the show, pokey humour and very 70s vibe were fun but there wasn't much else to the show. The scenes where Jack cried were also pretty wooden. Still. Great film. Worth a watch.
Master of Mystery and Champion of Chills David Dastmalchian stars as the devilish Jack Delroy in this instant-classic masterpiece of horror cinema, where you can tell he feels right at home.
There has always been something uniquely captivating and almost nostalgic about the elusive truth behind the goings on in HollyWEIRD in the 60's and 70's. Several filmmakers have attempted to squeeze that gargantuan concept into their work in the decades since that mystery-shrouded era. But where other brilliant films like Bad Times at the El Royale and Under the Silver Lake feel safe gently poking around at the surface level, Late Night with the Devil takes a deep dive into the belly of the whale.
Something the film pulls off almost flawlessly is the tone of suspense throughout. From the opening moments, every scene builds upon the one before it in an ever-rising Shepard tone, growing louder and louder until the very end. It does this so well, it's almost like that feeling of suspense is still following you as you exit the theater.
It feels like this movie was hand-crafted for the midnight screenings experience. The atmosphere created by the idea that this is not fiction, but we are in fact watching the real master tapes from that night, those physical objects are playing in our projector right now, makes for a unique spooky experience. Do yourself a favor and watch Late Night with the Devil with all the lights off, don't pause it or get up to go to the bathroom. Just sit back and be taken in by the anomaly. Maybe Jack Delroy still has something to say to you.
To say much more really wouldn't do the film justice, I just can't recommend it enough. I know I already mentioned the incomparable David Dastmalchian, but the rest of the ensemble cast deserves their flowers too, especially Ingrid Torelli, who gives one of the best and most unsettling horror performances ever as the possessed Lilly. I hope you enjoy Late Night with the Devil as much as I did ...
SO IT IS DONE
The movie stands out from other modern horror movies, making it an enjoyable watch due to its unique approach.
Lots of great build up. Great environment, the acting was believable. The horror is aspect is tame until it isn't but it then still mild in comparison to most horror movies. It was nice, refreshing, and I was watching intently.
A fun ride. The beginning 45 minutes or so was a bit slow, but I enjoyed the 70s nostalgia enough to keep involved in the story. Then, the fun began and built up to an awesome ending. Certainly a different type of movie - kind of akin to how the Blair Witch Project was so different when it came out.
With an imaginative and different first hour, which leads to a somewhat more inconsistent third act, it ends up being great entertainment that is not afraid of being unclassifiable. Halfway between found footage horror and nostalgic late night show, it skillfully uses aspect ratios to build a journey through the paranoias of the 70s related to demonic possessions and contacts with the dead. What it presents as an artifice just as false as the predominant talk shows on television designed for hypnotized viewers.
Dreamer awakens
Fuck...
I was expecting more honestly...
The scenes with the guests and their demonstrations seemed little to me, maybe it was enough for a little more...
The cult to whom he sold himself was interesting and it was obvious the price he paid...
The development didn't seem bad to me, but I repeat, the story could have given more...
The possession was something already seen, but it has its charm...
The introduction of how june knows lily I liked, and how they show her sect...
I liked the hypnosis part, and the Carmichael was a good character...
The last part with them going through the tapes was good....
But the deaths, and how lily's head is opened didn't enchant me....
The scenes lived and how she remembers or makes him hallucinate, I liked....
The setting I like a lot gives it a special touch, but I repeat the film could have had more development...
I honestly expected more from this movie, since it was said to be the movie of the year in terms of horror, but I think there could have been more...
It's recommendable, but it's not the big thing....
You can skip the first 55 minutes and just start watching from there, first our was a waste of time
this film was AWFUL. 1/10
A M A Z I N G! Such a fresh take on such an unoriginal subject! Based on true events and ppl (if you know you know) Superb acting, casting, directing! The set up, premise... FLAWLESS! EASILY TOP 10 OF 2023!
72%?????? how??? you can not be serious. this is GARBAGE!
"The surgeon general strongly advises taking Pepto Bismol before speaking with the dead."
I mean, it doesn't beat that episode where Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah's couch but it was still highly entertaining. First of all, new record for the number of company logos at the beginning. V/H/S meets The Twilight Zone meets whatever American talk show. Alluring set and old talk show aesthetics. It has this atmosphere/vibe about it that's creepy right off the bat. David Dastmalchian does a good job as the host, he drives this thing to the finish line. Ian Bliss was so entertaining as the buffoon of this talk show, nice addition. The creepy kid was unsettling and made me uneasy so congrats. The conversations and drama kept upping the tension and it was interesting throughout but also simplistic and scarce. The comedy was hit and miss, a lot of it was just awful but I laughed a couple times. Thank god for those gross practical effects, they looked great. The movie's at it's best when there's some over-the-top shit happening on-screen but the last 10 minutes got out of hand, they tried making it "complicated" but it just turned me off. Not a fan of the execution for that and how it leads to the ending.
It was awful. Ridiculous and meaningless
I knew I had to watch this when I saw it was by the producers of Barbarian, and I wasn't disappointed. It's not a "scary" horror film, but it did keep me on the edge of my seat. It plays to classic horror tropes, and gives me a classic Twilight Zone vibe. If you've seen a lot of classic horror then you can probably guess where it's headed part way into the film, but despite it being somewhat predictable I didn't find it any less entertaining.
Rated a Connor 5, normal 6.5
Not as good as expected and the ratings indicate, totally meh.
I was really engaged and enjoying the viewing throughout almost the entirety of the film. The footage aspect was a fresh angle, our lead played out his role well and the plot kept you guessing where it was going. For me the finale is what made me lower my rating as I was disappointed in the final 10 minutes or so for reasons I won’t get into on here since I want to keep this spoiler free.
It was a different type of horror that I enjoyed.
This was very well done as advertised. Captured the essence of a 70s late night talk show expertly. Loved the idea of having the cynic play a large role. Wonderfully creepy, yet understated on the whole. Strong 7.7 for me.
A fun ride. The beginning 45 minutes or so was a bit slow, but I enjoyed the 70s nostalgia enough to keep involved in the story. Then, the fun began and built up to an awesome ending. Certainly a different type of movie - kind of akin to how the Blair Witch Project was so different when it came out.
A fun ride. The beginning 45 minutes or so was a bit slow, but I enjoyed the 70s nostalgia enough to keep involved in the story. Then, the fun began and built up to an awesome ending. Certainly a different type of movie - kind of akin to how the Blair Witch Project was so different when it came out.
A fun ride. The beginning 45 minutes or so was a bit slow, but I enjoyed the 70s nostalgia enough to keep involved in the story. Then, the fun began and built up to an awesome ending. Certainly a different type of movie - kind of akin to how the Blair Witch Project was so different when it came out.
A fun ride. The beginning 45 minutes or so was a bit slow, but I enjoyed the 70s nostalgia enough to keep involved in the story. Then, the fun began and built up to an awesome ending. Certainly a different type of movie - kind of akin to how the Blair Witch Project was so different when it came out.
It definitely kept my attention, the setting was great, I would have liked for a better a different ending but I thoroughly enjoyed it
A decent horror film on a budget. Please don't ruin it by turning it into a franchise.
I laughed my way throughout the movie. It's a comedy.
For a horror genre movie. This was quite the show. The ending could have been much better though.
Massively overhyped. It would have been ok, but it was pushed so much that I expected something better.
Massively overhyped. It would have been ok, but it was pushed so much that I expected something better.
The movie is painfully a waste of a good concept and it doesn’t even stick to its own themes to make a coherent film
A funny mix of intentional retro cheese, some intentional contemporary retro cheese and a slew of unintentional cheese on top. Parts of it works but others don't really. It feels like a creepy pasta that has a neat core idea but sorta gets out of hand. But I'm also not American and have no relationship with late night shows of this kind. Maybe the referential parts and nostalgia is the glue that is missing for it to work for me. Then again, referential shortcuts are the bread and butter of creepypasta, aren't they.
This is a good film. It's a strong 7 that's closer to an 8 than a 6.
This movie is simply canned manure. How can I rate it 0, please?
This movie is simply canned manure. How can I rate it 0, please?
This movie is simply canned manure delivered to your doorstep. How can I rate it 0, please?
This movie is simply canned garbage delivered to your doorstep. How can I rate it 0, please?
This movie is simply canned garbage delivered to your doorstep. Can I rate it 0?
This movie is simply canned garbage delivered to your doorstep.
3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Late Night with the Devil’:
It started off with so much promise. I was totally sucked in and so excited to see where this was gonna go… and then it went absolutely nowhere. Everything and nothing managed to happen all at once with that ending. Anticlimactic AF.
I loved the 70s late night talk show vibe. This is was such a great environment for a solid spooky story. Again, so much promise.
Some of the acting kinda took me out of it. The guy playing the skeptic was particularly awful.
A distinctive and different dose of horror films, but the ending needs more clarification
I enjoyed this movie, it feels fresh and leans heavily into horror and effects of its time setting (not the sfx we have now where everything looks realistic). The set itself is great, TV talk show goes horrendously wrong. The skeptic pissed me off throughout, but most do so it's no real surprise. I think the young lady playing the devil was brilliant and her kooky and strange behaviour really added to the film.
It's trashy horror (who works to some extent), not a bad watch
I liked the way a horror movie has been presented in a form of a tonights show. Good storytelling.
What a boring movie this was. Was hoping for a good horror movie based on the trailer but man was i wrong. No suspense whatsoever. Bad acting except for the least, cheap cgi and the ending is just mediocre. I give the movie points for originality but thats about it.
I had so much expectations because of the hype online. What a disappointment. It's a good idea on paper but I thought it was boring. The CGI is awful (the best death scene involves practical effects).
Maybe it would have worked better as a short film.
I'm not sure how I feel about the documentary style opening, which is effectively a long exposition dump, but once we get to the live broadcast that represents the bulk of the lean runtime, I was on board. I'm a sucker for films/TV that explore their own industry, so the live gimmick was appealing. I haven't watched a lot of late night television (and even less from the 1970s), but for what it's worth, this felt pretty authentic - David Dastmalchian's central performance and the production design in particular. Combine that with a reasonably compelling, though admittedly simplistic, demon possession story and you've got a solid horror film with a unique backdrop. Ingrid Torelli delivers an suitably off-putting/chilling performance as Lilly, carrying the tension through the back half. As far as critiques go, some of the interactions during the "cut to commercial" segments feel a bit superficial/rushed (e.g., conversations with the producer and/or Gus), but it's not a major issue. As a final comment, perhaps the biggest impact of the film was making me want to re-watch This Time with Alan Partridge, which makes brilliant use the same live TV gimmick, but for comedy rather than horror.
I liked the setting and the vibe the movie had going. The final payoff was pretty good but maybe overhyped a bit. But overall, I thought it was pretty good.
Once again I am faced with the problem of hype and the ratcheted expectations that it sets going into a movie. While I appreciate everything here, from the 70s styling, unhinged meta storyline and twisty narrative, I can't help but think it didn't meet the sky high bar that was set by the people championing this movie online. It's good, don't get me wrong, but not exactly the horror genre revolution they'd have you believe it is on Reddit and Twitter. Still, a very good time and one I can see myself watching again with the hindsight achieved from the initial watch, I just wish I'd gone in a little blinder and a little less influenced.
There is also a funny irony in the fact that the current cinematic devil (Generative AI) is present in this movie, and has become the sole conversation around it. Intentional? Almost certainly not, but apt nonetheless given where the story goes.
Spooky good!! Great setting for a horror film.
Wonderful aesthetics, a captivating story full of interesting elements, one of the coolest horror films I've ever seen.
I may be biased towards demonic cult found footage but this is fun, delivers what I want out of demonic possession. Enough comedy bits to draw the horror elements tight, retro looks with modern special effects, and I loved the commercial break format.
As great as the acting, dialogue, and storytelling was, a part of me can't give this a good rating for the use of AI. Any movie that uses AI automatically gets a stiff finger from me. Why? Because movies are made by and watched by humans all over the world. As well as music, which this movie incorporated really well, movies are one of the only forms of media that can reach anyone. We need movies, with the help of technology or not, to be human generated. What we don't need is computer generated movies, with human inputs. Even if it's just an image, why does it need to be AI generated?
10/10. I don't think I have ever been this hooked and spooked on a horror movie. I don't believe in the supernatural, however, I was disappointed to find out that this isn't based on true events.
I watched this and The Cleansing Hour back to back. And, I think I enjoyed The Cleansing Hour probably more. While the premise is similar, that movie goes more to the point, while the buildup in this one feels just to slow. Still, not a bad horror. Once it gets going it's really good.
It's fine, but too gimmicky and sort of all over the place with its themes. The Cleansing Hour (2019) is a better attempt at this kind of premise.
Late Night with the Devil is a peculiar film. The characters are overplayed and the horror gets a little goofie, but it's not a bad time. Just don't take it too seriously and enjoy what it has to offer.
Disclaimer- I was very exhausted while watching this and caught myself almost nodding off. Had nothing to do with movie, just that I got back from bachelors trip the previous night and lack of sleep was catching up to me.
That being said I really liked this movie. The 70s vibe was absolutely nailed and I enjoyed every aspect of it. The story itself was interesting and fun. The way this goes off the rails is pretty great as well. I will be rewatching this one as soon as it comes out digitally to see if I like it even more than I already do!
Got a really great concept and is executed well. My biggest disappointment is it didn’t fully commit to the found footage late night tv concept and felt the exposition scenes and side stuff that wasn’t scenes of the live tv night itself not only wasn’t necessary but made the movie worse and more messy. Acting across the board is excellent. The director definitely understood what makes this concept great and executed that vision well. I really dug the 70s found footage late night television aesthetic. Unfortunately the third act gets a bit messy and didn’t quite land for me. But I’ll always give a film props for trying to do something more original. Just wish they fully committed and realised that the best the film has to offer is the all the live tv sections and not the extra stuff around it. I liked the tv breaks in black and white scenes because it added colour and context to the happenings of the story and the relationships between the characters and that is honestly the best way to show us that and not the prologue or detour we take in the last 10 minutes. I honestly do wonder if originally it was written without the extra stuff but then they did re shoots and added it in as it seemed to me the break scenes almost re explained what we knew from the prologue. Would have been better to just cut it and let us learn from the characters interactions. Overall though great unique concept horror film. But not quite brilliant.
Late Night with the Devil is like a late night camping trip with your cousins during summer break: a little scary, a little wholesome, and a whole lot of fun.
As the original found footage slut:tm:, I found this horror mockumentary to be wholly entertaining. From the narrated montage of the introduction to the impeccable 70s design to the final zoom out at the end, the attention to craft in the writing, acting and directing made the film feel like a true documentary.
The story, though well-executed, did feel a bit déjà-vu and the third act slipped a little when it left the confines of the story to withdraw into an explanation of the plot. Overall, however, the film succeeds in taking us back to late night TV in the 70s and the madness of the era.
This film is presented in a very unique way, as a late night broadcast TV show, told in realtime, with a few behind the scene style shots. The cinematography is grainy and flickers, there is a nostalgic 70s style atmosphere to everything, and David Dastmalchian is able to easily embody the slick and smooth late night talk show host. Honestly, the direction is pretty strong, and I found most of this movie to be fairly engaging as I became engrossed in the actual talk show. The tension is built slowly as you know things are going to go wrong, but there is no outright jumpscares, just a building of atmosphere. I also was fairly invested in learning the backstory of Jack Delroy, as the movie keeps building up to what feels like will be a big reveal. However, the ending of the movie was fairly disappointing. It's abrupt, a bit too surreal compared to how grounded most of the rest of the movie is, and does not resolve most of the arcs in any satisfying way. I was hoping everything would click into place, but a lot of questions are left unanswered, leaving me feeling frustrated and confused and almost ruining the entire movie for me to be honest. I want to reconcile the strong first 80% of the movie with the ending, but I feel like since so much of it is build-up, and the payoff is not satisfactory, I can't actually give this a higher score. I do think the directors are strong, and I hope they focus a bit more on making everything land in their next movie.
Shout by Ollie WebberVIP 2BlockedParent2024-03-24T13:57:37Z
One of the most anxiety-inducing horror movies I've ever watched. The film teases and builds throughout its runtime until it implodes in horrendous and glorious fashion. A must watch for horror fans.