Night of the Demon

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Night of the Demon

"An evil mutation embarks on a wave of brutal butchery."

1980

1h 36m

4.9(61 votes)

Horror

Overview

An anthropology professor and his students attempt to track down a Bigfoot responsible for a rash of violent murders, only to uncover something even more sinister.

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17 members

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Michael Cutt

Professor Nugent

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Paul Kelleher

Sheriff

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Melanie Graham

Wanda

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Lynn Eastman-Rossi

Susan Nugent

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Eugene Dow

Dr. Paxton

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Don Hurst

Dr. Harris

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Bob Collins

Roy

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Jody Lazarus

Linda

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Shannon Cooper

Carla Thomas

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William F. Nugent

Luke Carlson

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Terry Wilson

Inspector Slack

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Rick Fields

Carla's Father

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Joy Allen

Classmate

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Jennifer West

Van Lover

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Greg Langdon

Van Lover

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Michael Lang

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Ray Jarris

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