Demonic Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

A woman logs into her mom’s VR nightmare to fight a demon, which is basically tech support for hell, but with worse customer service.

🍿 Demonic: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Estranged Daughter

Carly is estranged from her mother, Angela, who is in prison after being convicted of a horrific crime years ago. Carly is haunted by nightmares connected to her mother and their fractured relationship. The past casts a long shadow, influencing her present and shaping her decisions.

Virtual Reunion

Carly is contacted by Martin, an old friend, and is introduced to a high-tech facility called Therapol. Here, she learns about an experimental program using virtual reality to communicate with comatose patients. Carly agrees to enter a virtual simulation to interact with her mother, hoping for closure.

Unleashing the Demonic

As Carly delves deeper into the simulated world, she uncovers disturbing truths about her mother’s past and the supernatural forces at play. The virtual reality begins to blur with reality as terrifying demons are unleashed, threatening Carly and everyone around her. The line between the digital and physical worlds becomes increasingly blurred.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Carly (Carly Pope): A young woman who confronts terrifying demons linked to her estranged mother.
• Angela (Nat Boltt): Carly’s mother, who is possessed by a powerful and dangerous demon.
• Martin (Chris William Martin): Carly’s friend who helps her investigate the supernatural events surrounding her mother.
• Daniel (Terry Chen): A member of the Therapol team trying to help Angela through technology.
• Michael (Michael J Rogers): Runs the Therapol medical imagery company.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Martin: “She stumbled into it’s territory and it just snapped her up.” – Explaining how Carly’s mother became possessed by a demonic entity.
• Martin: “Where is this fucker?” – Martin frustrated while searching for the possessed Michael.
• Martin: “Goddamn you for making me have to go out there with you.” – Said to Carly, as he reluctantly accompanies her to the cursed grounds.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $4 million
• Domestic Gross: $71,334
• Worldwide Gross: $366,656

💥 Demonic Reviews

Personal Review

I really wanted to like this movie, especially with Blomkamp directing. The premise of VR demon fighting was intriguing, but it just didn’t deliver. The acting felt flat and the scares were predictable. There were moments where I thought it might pick up, but it ultimately fell short. Overall, it’s a forgettable horror experience. The demon design was kinda cool, though. I found myself more confused than scared, and that’s never a good sign for a horror movie. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re a hardcore Blomkamp fan.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of Neill Blomkamp’s earlier work (District 9, Elysium)”
  • “Viewers interested in unique takes on the demonic possession genre”
  • “Those who appreciate low-budget horror films with creative concepts”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence”
  • “Demonic possession”
  • “Disturbing imagery”
  • “Some strong language”

Professional Reviews

• IMDb: “Blomkamp tries to blend sci-fi and horror but the result is a muddled mess. The VR sequences are visually interesting but the story is thin and the scares are few and far between. Acting is so-so and dialogues are simply unbearable.
• Rotten Tomatoes: “While Demonic presents a unique concept, it struggles to execute it effectively. The pacing is slow and the narrative lacks the depth needed to truly engage the audience. It’s a swing and a miss in Blomkamp’s filmography.
• IMDb: “Demonic feels like a low-budget sci-fi flick, the acting was good but it isn’t the Neil I remember. Every Neil short movie and movie shows all the violence and chaos but this just skips over everything. Very disappointing.

Audience Reactions

The VR sequences were visually interesting and unique.: Some appreciated the blend of sci-fi and horror, finding the VR elements innovative.

Some users mentioned that they felt very tense while watching the movie.: Most agreed that the action was limited.

Overall Consensus: Demonic is a disappointing horror film with an interesting premise but poor execution.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Demonic was filmed secretly in British Columbia, Canada, during the COVID-19 pandemic with a limited crew and budget.”
• “The film utilizes volumetric capture technology to create the virtual world sequences, allowing the actors to interact with a 3D environment in real-time.”
• “Neill Blomkamp took a break from big-budget filmmaking to return to his indie roots with this smaller, more experimental project.”
• “The design of the demon was intentionally obscured to create a sense of unease and rely on disturbing imagery rather than jump scares.”

🖥️ How to Watch Demonic?

Currently, ‘Demonic’ is available for rent or purchase on various platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for availability and pricing.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Demonic, you might like these similar films:

• The Cell (2000): Both films explore the concept of entering a person’s mind through technology to confront psychological or supernatural elements.
• Constantine (2005): Deals with demons, exorcism, and the battle between good and evil, though with a different visual style and narrative approach.
• Incarnate (2016): Focuses on entering the mind of a possessed child to exorcise the demon, similar to the VR aspect of entering the mother’s mind in ‘Demonic’
• Event Horizon (1997): Sci-fi horror that explores demonic entities in space and the effects of a ship returning from a hellish dimension, features disturbing imagery and a dark atmosphere.

🛒 Demonic Related Products

• Demonic [Blu-ray]: Own the physical copy of Demonic on Blu-ray. Perfect for collectors and fans of Neill Blomkamp. Includes behind-the-scenes footage and commentary.
• Oats Studios – Volume 1 [Blu-ray]: Get more Blomkamp with Oats Studios Vol. 1, featuring experimental short films that showcase his unique style and vision. A must-have for any Blomkamp enthusiast.
• ALIEN (Blu-ray, 40th Anniversary Edition): 40th Anniversary edition of Alien. Though Blomkamp’s Alien sequel never materialized, enjoy the original masterpiece that inspired his vision.
• District 9 [Blu-ray]: Own the Blu-ray copy of Blomkamp’s critically acclaimed District 9! A must have for all fans of the director and his early work.

🎧 Soundtrack

Demonic features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Piano Sonata No. 14 in C sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 ‘Moonlight’ I. Adagio sostenuto” – performed by Ludwig van Beethoven

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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