The horror genre has experienced a surge in popularity over the past month, particularly with the resurgence of satanic panic hauntings. Among these films, the critically acclaimed “Late Night With the Devil,” starring David Dastmalchian (known for “The Boogeyman”), has made a demonic impact at the box office in recent weeks. April 19, it officially premieres on Shudder Today, and alongside its streaming release, the film has just become available on digital platforms.
You can now purchase the horror film on major VOD platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home for $14.99. “Late Night” is still showing in select theaters and has proven to be a chilling success at the box office, grossing over $10 million globally after almost a month in theaters. Notably, it made an eerie $666,666 on its first Sunday of release. With positive word of mouth, it will be intriguing to see how well “Late Night” performs on both VOD and Shudder.
What’s the story behind “Late Night With the Devil”? Shot in a disturbing true-crime documentary style, this found-footage film follows Late Night host Jack Delroy (played by Dastmalchian) as his ratings plummet and his show “Night Owls” faces cancellation.
Set in the prime era of Late Night TV in 1977, Delroy struggles to compete with legends like Johnny Carson. In a desperate attempt to save his show, he stages a Halloween special featuring a young girl claiming to be possessed by the devil.
However, chaos ensues, Delroy’s past returns to haunt him, and the night turns into a blood-soaked spectacle. Dastmalchian’s charismatic yet eccentric performance received praise, marking a standout role for the actor in the horror genre.
While “Late Night With the Devil” has yet to receive a Blu-ray release date, horror fans can expect updates on that soon. Shudder typically releases most of its films and TV series on DVD, and given the success of “Late Night,” a Blu-ray edition seems likely. In the meantime, you can purchase tickets to watch “Late Night”.
“Late Night With the Devil” is now streaming on Shudder and available for rental or purchase on Digital platforms.
Title: Late Night With the Devil
Genre: Horror
Rating: 8/10
Synopsis: A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation’s living rooms.
Release Date: March 22, 2024
Director: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
Cast: David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Josh Quong Tart, Georgina Haig
Runtime: 86 minutes
Main Genre: Horror
Writers: Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes
