Demon 2021
Set in the damp greenbelt of Britain's Black Country, *Demon (2021)* follows Ralph, a quick-witted Londoner running from a simple unpaid train fine.
Director: George Louis Bartlett
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demon (2021) about?
Ralph, a Londoner dodging a modest train fine, hides in a lonely motel deep in the woods. What begins as a temporary escape quickly spirals into a supernatural reckoning, where past debts—financial and familial—rise up to claim him. It's a tense, genre-hopping tale of guilt, grief, and the bills we can't outrun.
Who directed Demon?
George Louis Bartlett, a filmmaker known for blending sharp social commentary with eerie atmosphere, brings his distinctive vision to *Demon (2021).*
Who stars in Demon?
The film features Ryan Walker-Edwards as Ralph, with standout turns from Imola Gáspár, David Schaal, Jemma Redgrave, and Gary Beadle rounding out the ensemble.
Is Demon (2021) worth watching?
While IMDb has not yet rated it, *Demon (2021)* offers a tightly paced 82-minute ride through horror, comedy, and drama that feels fresh and culturally grounded. If you enjoy films that mix social realism with supernatural dread—think *Attack the Block* meets *The Wicker Man*—this British oddity is worth your time.
How long is Demon?
The runtime is 82 minutes, perfect for a lean, high-energy night at the movies.
About Demon (2021) — A Brummie's descent into a debt-fueled night of horror and humour
Set in the damp greenbelt of Britain's Black Country, *Demon (2021)* follows Ralph, a quick-witted Londoner running from a simple unpaid train fine. Seeking shelter in a remote forest motel, he expects a quiet night's rest—until the walls start whispering, the mirrors show faces that aren't his, and an unseen force drags him into a private purgatory. Directed by George Louis Bartlett, this genre-blending drama-comedy-horror takes the mundane fear of debts and turns it into a visceral confrontation with grief and identity.
Shot in moody handheld takes and bathed in flickering neon, *Demon (2021)* balances sharp British humour with unsettling dread, exploring how loss can haunt long after the funeral. Ralph's journey through this liminal nightmare becomes a darkly comic yet poignant meditation on inheritance—both financial and emotional—amid a landscape that feels both claustrophobic and strangely freeing.