Demons Review - Off The Shelf Reviews

[@hypnocilicdreams]

Setting Demons in a cinema was a clever move on the part of the filmmakers I think, as the audience is in the exact same location as the protagonists! Imagine watching this in a darkened cinema & fearing people might 'turn' around you :) The helicopter crashing through the ceiling towards the end has always stuck in my mind as one of the craziest most random things to happen in a movie! Thanks for mentioning that the apocalypse had already begun by that point, it completely explains it! Great review, cheers!

[@Grandmastergav86]

Wooooohooo I love this film - amazing soundtrack too. Demons two is also awesome. Zombie Flesh Eaters is brilliant how can you not love it? I also love films that don't point out everything, that's why I mostly dislike modern films. Everything is explained FFS it's so bloody annoying lol. Black Pimp voice FTW.

[@ianfindly3257]

When it comes to the zombie flicks of George Romero and Lucio Fulci I do not get why one must hate and trash one and love and extol the other and pit them against each other in an idiotic pissing match. I mean, DIG this, .. . I have no difficulty liking them BOTH!

[@coleslaw1196]

That shmuck on the left dissed Zombie Flesh Eaters? .. . well then FUCK HIM!! I mean it's cool if he favors Dawn Of The Dead, I can respect THAT, but ZFE was just as influential on the contemporary zombie movie genre, and he could at least respect THAT about it!

[@pulse4503]

Fun fact: Urbano Barberini is actually a Prince, a real nobleman, i aint kidding! Many says looks like Jensen ackles, they are right! 😊😊

[@itsbone141]

Awesome! Thanks so much. I think you have to go about Argento & (Mario / Lamberto) Bava movies with a different approach: do not search desperately for logic and a tight screenplay... forget about that. Stop asking yourself all of those questions (Iain: "Why....but.. WHY??!" :D), at least.. try to stop looking for plot-holes. These movies often have a dream-like quality to them, the audio-visual design is much more important than the screenwriting (style-over-substance). Gary sort of get's it... Take in the set-pieces, the effects, the music - the whole atmosphere. Flip the logic-swith to "off", get yourself some quality drinks and enjoy this piece of pure 80's extravaganza. I hope you are reviewing some more films of Argento / Bava in the future.

[@Grandmastergav86]

Precisely

[@troytoncray4283]

Well said. 👍

[@Pil-Sung-Korean-Kickboxing]

Me, my brother and cousin were rooting for the black guy when we first watched it as kids 😄. Bobby Rhodes is the real hero of this movie.

[@kramalerav]

The shot of Urbano Barberini riding on the motorcycle suspended in the air with the demons leaping in the background is hilarious!

[@porkflaps4717]

It's funny how Ian constantly praised this movie in the Night of the Demons review

[@Mount1974]

If you didn't spot it, BTW, Kano was the same actor as the guy in the movie who cut his face, and the side of his face that got cut/infected in the movie is the side that's covered with metal in the "real" world. So, my take on the setup was that the actor somehow got infected while filming the movie, and then tried to replicate the events from the script to let the demons out. You have the kids in the theater who mirror the characters on screen; they're the sacrifices. You have a demon mask that someone has to be stupid and play with (the whole Cabin in the Woods "they have to transgress" thing) so they can be infected, and then you have a load of screaming meat to feed and host the demons as they come through.

[@CatLives9]

I agree with this.

[@Pil-Sung-Korean-Kickboxing]

Wow. Thats interesting. Thanks for the information.

[@____KB]

30:47 Is that Bob from _House by the Cemetery_ in the jeep with the shotgun?

[@ianfindly3257]

Yeah those WOP filmmakers - like Dario Argent, Lucio Fulci and Lamberto Bava - just can't quite make 'em the AMERICAN way like John Carpenter and George Romero! .. . just come out and SAY it. I'm wondering, do you also consider Sergio Leon crap compared to John Ford? . .. I'll betch ya do.

[@kevinbremer3581]

No, because Sergio Leone could actually tell a story....

[@Kaiyanwang82]

Name one Carpenter or Romero movie with Suspiria's cinematography. I'll wait. BTW without Argento, Romero could not make Dawn.

[@cristerowarrior1450]

Side with Gary on this one

[@CatLives9]

Ian needs to turn his brain off and just enjoy the bloody movie.

[@MB20978]

It's the perfect movie for when it's late at night and you're heavily intoxicated and can't fully concentrate on anything but you're not quite ready to go to bed or haven't passed out yet. ...At least that's how i've watched it in the past and it served me well.

[@excessivegrot2643]

For me, that movie is Club Dread. No shame. Still dont know who the killer is because im always shit faced or asleep

[@MichaelPalmer531]

Finally some Argento / Bava stuff.

[@folkloreofbeing]

I have been trying to remember what this bloody film was called for over a decade now! Blimey, brings back memories.

[@NICK666565]

Would love to see you guys review John Carpenters Vampires Hope you lads are well.

[@paulbrown6464]

Why was Ian expecting explanations?? It’s an Italian horror movie!

[@ianfindly3257]

When it comes to the zombie flicks of George Romero and Lucio Fulci I do not get why one must hate and trash one and love and extol the other and pit them against each other in an idiotic pissing match. I mean, DIG this, .. . I have no difficulty liking them BOTH!

[@binnybros]

Iain there’s no R in cinema 😂🤣

[@cybernautadventurer]

A prequel maybe - a group of people touring in some remote part of south america discover a spiky plant near a dormant volcano which, if it pricks you, turns you into a rabid-like maniac with rapid growing nails and teeth. The infection is contagious. One particularly sinister rich investor decides to add it to his own exquisite collection of novel poisons, going so far as to spike one of his prized ancient medieval demonic masks with the poison. He then poses as a movie producer, hiring a bunch of film-students to shoot a low budget movie involving his mask as a prop, but secretly wants to use it as an experiment to see the chaos that the infection can cause.

[@HollywoodWhore17]

LOVE this film, it’s such a good, cheesy and gory ride. Discovered one of my favorite rock songs (Night Danger by Pretty Maids) in this movie. Fun review as usual :)

[@edisonlima4647]

I get both of your views on this. For one, if you want answers and logical progression from your horror, than Italian movies from... most any era are not the best call. At the same time, there is a certain... something to so many of them. It might have something to do with the particular social anxieties of Italian people of the time, perhaps?

[@jackcraven2266]

Such a fun and insane horror film, i love it! I think the best way to enjoy it is just to go with every ridiculous thing that happens in it, because obviously the filmmakers also didn't want to make super serious horror film.

[@kforcer]

As a huge fan of traditional metal and the convergence of horror, fantasy and samurai motorcycles, I can't help but love this movie. My biggest disappointment in this movie was the tail ending but my second biggest disappointment was the fact that the theater employee with the red hair and green dress wasn't part of the conspiracy. I don't get how she can be an employee of this evil theater, look sultry, mysterious and vaguely evil and NOT be in on it. So I can't definitely sympathize with Iain's issues in regards to her.

[@dajerk7082]

My mom took me to see this in the movies. I thought it was pretty Damm good.

[@adms8169]

Your mom too? I'm serious

[@DistractedGlobeGuy]

I suppose Italian horror is probably more entertaining when it's in that cinema environment, like _Avatar_ or _Avengers._

[@gravitymusicproductiongrou260]

Yeah my parents took me as a kid a d it scared me krazy

[@SoullessAIMusic]

its almost 6 in the morning and watching this is the first thing im doing with my life.

[@Mer0lk]

"Rick James" LOL! Also; I second the request for "Evil Ed"!

[@bluefirefly4073]

Yet another great choice of film to review! I'd love to see future videos about some obscure horror; maybe The Unnamable (1988), Rumpelstiltskin (1995), Castle Freak (1995), and other similar style movies. Nobody ever seems to mention any of these films.

[@davebooshty299]

I love Demons 2 and still have it on Storebought Widescreen VHS too.

[@clownshoe69]

Rare VHS

[@NostalgiaBrit]

You guys slay me 😆😂 Please please please never stop, and please please please do the Omen quadrilogy! 😃

[@JokermanUno]

excellent recommendation

[@dignerds]

These guys should stop immediately .

[@davidcooper8892]

@@dignerdscreep

[@davydevilution7297]

I really enjoy this Film !! *DEMONS (1985)* is crazy fun !!!

[@tommyboi9]

I remember seeing this movie when I was 12 and recovering from surgery. Memories.

[@avalangrin4904]

Iain is right. The audience should be let into the motivation of the demons. What’s the legend or ritual being carried out? What is the reason the demons are inviting people to this movie theater? I would rather watch Demon Knight or Night of the Demons than this. If the best character is the pimp that’s not a good sign. Good review guys. 😀😀😀

[@cristerowarrior1450]

On a serious note I’ve seen MRSA do that in real life multiple times (MRSA is an antibiotic resistant infection that causes huge puss gushing sores) MRSA is one of the scariest things and almost everyone who catches it catches it in hospitals. Word to the wise as soon as you’re good healthy enough to leave a hospital, leave! Don’t stick around for the extra painkillers cause you might catch MRSA

[@JT-iv7ju]

Excellent review, chaps. I appreciate the long-form style.

[@FireTiger941]

I love your channel guys! Was wondering if you may have time to do a review of "The Fly" and "The Fly II". Much appreciated!

[@RodericPerez]

Iain desperately looking for answers in a movie about Demon possession cracked me the hell up. “Evil works in mysterious ways”

[@AdrianMendoza23]

I first watched this movie this past summer, it was part of Joe Bob Briggs movie marathon. I really enjoyed this film. Fun stuff.

[@davebooshty299]

14:52 I always thought of it maybe loosely as Hellraiser type / Demonic or whatever type Curse magic powers that did the Blocking bricking up the doorways , dunno.

[@assanchop1574]

I am SO glad I don't need to be handheld and explained everything in a movie... ESPECIALLY a horror movie.

[@hopelessedgelord]

I need someone to re-edit this review and cut out everytime rick james is said and just replace it with Dave Chappelle's "I'm Rick James bitch"

[@NickElliott-dv8vn]

😂

[@sheikyebouti184]

Hi guys. Loved the review but do feel the need to correct you on one thing. This was never a video nasty. It never appeared on the list of 72 titles that fell under that classification (according to the Jake West documentary 'Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape') and it did not appear on the Section 3 list either. There was a title called 'Night of the Demon' that was about a bigfoot (the infamous ripping of a bikers c*ck off scene) and the Jess Franco film 'The Demons', which did show on the Section 3 list. A small point for an otherwise excellent review.

[@xenablossom4682]

You guys gonna review “Phantom of the Paradise”?

[@ludlow13]

Love this channel. Great reviews. Also Ian's use of the word "cinermar" is classic. Can you guys review Sorcerer? Awesome movie.

[@tahnadana5435]

the guy in the movie in the movie. the one who got his face cut is kano

[@floex831]

You guys have to do The Last Dragon!

[@sidewaysonhighways]

Since the holidays are near. Could you guys do a review for “Prancer”- 1989’ and “The Ice Harvest”- 2005’, please?

[@rockyl9120]

Come on, this movie is such great entertainment and the fact that the plot is so vague & mysterious is what gives it its charm. It’s just so bizarre and the characters & dialogue are nuts. Love these Italian horror movies. The beyond, Zombie flesh eaters, city of the living dead, the house by the cemetery and of course demons 1 & 2 are the best! Also demons was not on the UK video nasties list (it came out after all that carry on) and I don’t recall any of the gore being cut. An entertaining review though!

[@anthonylee923]

One of the best films ever. Crazy fun

[@AubreyTheKing]

What a strange movie...I think I rather watch the 1988 Night of the Demons instead! Now THAT'S a demon movie! Great review you guys!

[@Blizzard757575]

I like the ending and all the unexplained parts.

[@bluenimbus9707]

Will they ever review Dead Alive?

[@CatLives9]

I never understood why the Usherette came off as so alluring and creepy when she's then no part of the demonic mayhem. Possibly just to be a red herring, but it took me off guard when she was panicking with the rest. Iain took this movie way too seriously btw. It hurts watching him question and criticize E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G

[@kramalerav]

There’s nothing to understand. This movie revels in being incoherent.

[@kvan4385]

we use to wonder about how the blind man was able to get out, but everyone who was (not blind) were all still trapped inside.

[@williemakit2477]

When the junkies were running from the cops a door conveniently opens for the teens and that's how he gets out. The police later find the man next to area where the teens entered the Metropol.

[@davebooshty299]

29:27 the Blind guy who became a Demon already broke out.

[@vhs8669]

The cinema ticket punch lady could be in Troll2.

[@jorel4477]

Oh o. Another film I’ve never heard of. Will have to see what this is all about

[@Jay-mu4xl]

This means alot, thanks guys

[@retalneo]

Let me just say, I love you guys and your reviews are awesome. Best of love from Iraq.

[@Monkismo]

The metal band Rigor Mortis did a great song based on this movie. The whole album is awesome if you're a fan of early death metal.

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

Hi Ian and Gary, love the show lads and I want to know if you have ever watched The Last Starfighter and what you guys think. Merry Christmas lads

[@mrg3241]

"Evil Dead meets Return of the Living Dead" Very nicely put. I like the first two Demon movies, but part 2 has far bigger plot holes.

[@badmonkeyspilljuice]

Heh, I also remember this film being a lot better... That may have been the booze... ...and other substances...

[@k9vendettathewolfofmordor529]

wasnt this movie named like evil dead 5 in some countries?

[@doctorpicardnononono7469]

looking for logic in a Italian horror ? good luck with that Ian !

[@kramalerav]

Looking for logic in Demoni is like looking for historical accuracy in Inglourious Basterds lol

[@Nailsnailsnailsallday]

Dave is so cute omg

[@anthonyhudak9363]

Love your guys' content can we please get an It 2017 review or a review of The Hitcher 1986?

[@xenablossom4682]

Think about reviewing classic giant monster movies like those made by Toho and Mr. B.I.G.

[@jean-sebastienricher4231]

Thank you so much guys ❤️

[@davebooshty299]

35:35 He shows up as a different character in part 2.

[@lennonscat]

I love this movie..... I think that Demons effects do better on the old grainy VHS... the high def shows how bad some FX are. Still love it though...

[@kitredKitredson]

I would *love* you guys to review some Pratchett books! Discworld ftw!

[@Gorgutsforcongress]

I remember demons being a hell of a lot worse, Ian. 👍

[@RetroRanter]

Bloody Discworld reference, get in! 💪

[@daveconte9884]

This is not the kind of movie where you think about the plot or much else; enjoy it for what it is and don’t take it seriously!

[@markfoley3402]

Please review Evil ED

[@PondoSinatra680]

Was this a user request?

[@randomdude_2000]

I think every guy goes through the horror phase, I was about 14 when I became obsessed with horror and I think I've prob seen most of the good ones now, such a shame there are only a few of them that are actually good.

[@jeeveseventynine9263]

U guys need to watch "The Lift" - 1983.

[@casperdaghost7836]

Where TF did u get those shirts. I need them they r amazing. Also, I love how u guys play off of each other and how u can have diff view points

[@4833-o1b]

Say what? The Boys are back on that bullshit, giving us quality content.

[@oudaak1]

I love both these movies, nostalgia overload !!!

[@salliewagenblatt5188]

What always puzzles me about both demons films is that some people become demons really quickly while others might have a slower transformation why is that.

[@CatLives9]

Italians, man.

[@miikasuominen3845]

That was enjoyable! Thanks guys!

[@AarenJable]

I haven't seen this in years! Nice one guys

[@JamalGleeson]

If Iaian has a problem that he NEEDS the why’s and how’s from horror movies or sci-fi or thrillers or a bunch of other movie genre’s, I think movie reviewing is the wrong profession for him. Or he just doesn’t get movies. Does he dislike Evil Dead, The Thing, Friday The 13th, and a slew of other movies that don’t explain their characters all too much, leave a lot of mystery about the killer(s), leave mysteries about the universe we are watching. Mystery means leaving some things unexplained to produce fear of the unknown. I get it in reality that knowing information about everything is important but in movies, where you are supposed to be on an entertaining ride, this doesn’t apply. In Blair Witch the Witch can bend time and space within the forest, same for Evil Dead. Are all these concepts new to Iain? He says he likes horror, even named a few favorites but then goes on to seem like he is frustrated with simple horror staples, simple horror concepts, simple setups.

[@pulse4503]

The guy wearing the mask is....drumroll....Michele Soavi! Ring any bell?? 😊😊😊

[@MrJoebuck74]

Gary I am italian and your pronunce of DEMONI is so funny XD .......follow me DE like DESK - MO like MORON - NI like NEON DE-MO-NI NOT DIMONAI as you red it

[@OffTheShelfReviews]

cheers MrJoebuck, that should help keep the De-Mo-Ni off my back a while longer :D

[@kramalerav]

Think Mony Mony by Tommy James and the Shondells

[@sarag.7156]

the Italian pronunciation is not "demOnai" but "dEh-mon-ee", pretty different. BTW I hate giallo movies so much: the actors can't act, the directors can't direct, etc... greetings from Berlin 8the Metropol today is way scarier, check on google maps)

[@tasheenajohnson602]

I feel like I seen the remake or a movie really similar to this years ago; it was a direct video type of movie which was u guessed it not surprisingly good at all

[@deckarobinson2768]

Been waiting for ages For someone to do a review on this movie AWESOME

[@alexjacobsen8487]

Rick James tho 😅😅😅😅

[@kingvega3814]

My dude said kano from mk1 lmao

[@denisfedotov3414]

Thank you. Just thank you.

[@birtangooner4730]

Love this film I’ve got part one and two you guys are the best keep up the good work 👍👍

[@Tsadi9Mem9Khet9]

I feel the same way as Iain about those Italian movies. I cannot believe people praise The Beyond so highly. That shot with the woman walking through the sewer toward the plumber and the other guy was so oddly shot in and of itself that it encapsulates the problem I have with those movies in general. I only recently watched Suspiria past the first few minutes, and found it very good, but not as good as many seem to consider it. I bought and watched Zombi(e Flesh Eaters) some time in the early to mid 2000s on the basis of someone somewhere recommending it who I can only imagine was a totally pretentious scumbag or had suffered massive head trauma. Those Lucio Fulci movies are so pitifully executed you can't even necessarily tell what the fuck is supposed to be happening.

[@EonEsper-Kriz]

It's Maggggggic, lol. 🤭

[@floex831]

@Off The Shelf Reviews watching you guys bicker totally made me wanna watch this film. 🎞 Awesome 👏 awesome 😎 Review!

[@katherineandsammie]

Or do wes cravens deadly friend movie

[@guyjperson]

I saw this in 85 at a mall theatre. I remember loving it and getting into the stupidity of it. I thought the lead actress was 80s hot. The plot meant nothing to me. I watched this a few years ago, and had to turn it off. As an older, more experienced viewer, I could see just how bad it was. Often, I suggest not revisiting things you liked as a younger person. Not everything. I still think NOTLD is great. Still like the Rockford Files,....but most things.

[@clownshoe69]

Did you find it creepy sat in a cinema with the plot taking place in a cinema? Which country did u see it in?

[@guyjperson]

@@clownshoe69 Canada. No, the location didn't make me feel weird.

[@wolfpac1970]

Demons is cheesy schlock horror with over the top blood and gore. It's not supposed to be taken to seriously or tell a deep complicated story. It's a mindless popcorn horror film that you just sit back and enjoy the ride without thinking to much into it. It's not like they were making The Shining, Rosemary's Baby or The Exorcists. It's the horror equivalent of a super hero movie.

[@kevinbremer3581]

No, it's not. Super hero movies have stories and characters that are interesting.

[@wolfpac1970]

@@kevinbremer3581 ROTFLMAO...no, they don't.

[@kevinbremer3581]

@@wolfpac1970 I must be watching the good ones, then.

[@wolfpac1970]

@@kevinbremer3581 if you like them, that's you. Don't try to convince me they're anything more than cheesy, mindless popcorn movies. Like slasher movies they're all essentially the same. They just change a few things like the characters names and the locations. You really need to learn not to take others opinions so personally.

[@kevinbremer3581]

@@wolfpac1970 I feel so alone now.