Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1980-02-04

Languageen

Runtime1h 36m

Budget$70,000

Production

Aldan Company

4.8(69)

•1980•1h 36m

Night of the Demon

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

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.

Director

Jim West

Writing & Screenplay

Jim L. Ball Mike Williams

Cinematography

John Quick

Principal Cast

17 credited

Michael CuttProfessor Nugent

Paul KelleherSheriff

Melanie GrahamWanda

Lynn Eastman-RossiSusan Nugent

Shannon CooperCarla Thomas

William F. NugentLuke Carlson

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