''Don't Look at the Demon'' is a 2022 Malaysian horror mystery thriller film directed by Brando Lee and starring
Fiona Dourif
Fiona Christianne Dourif (born October 30, 1981) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her starring role as Nica Pierce in the '' Child's Play'' franchise, including the horror film '' Curse of Chucky'' (2013), its sequel ...
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Plot
A team of paranormal investigators head for the highlands of Fraser's Hill, Malaysia, to probe a series of alleged disturbances at a house with a dark past.
Cast
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Fiona Dourif
Fiona Christianne Dourif (born October 30, 1981) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her starring role as Nica Pierce in the '' Child's Play'' franchise, including the horror film '' Curse of Chucky'' (2013), its sequel ...
as Jules
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Harris Dickinson as Ben
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Jordan Belfi
Jordan Belfi (born November 30, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Adam Davies on '' Entourage'' (2004–2009), Josh Lindsey on ''Moonlight'' (2007–2008), and Principal Ed Landon on '' All American'' (2018–2022).
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as Matty
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Malin Crépin
Malin Crépin (born 22 August 1978, in Stockholm), is a Swedish theater, film, and television actress. She has starred in several movies and is best known for starring as the titular character in the Swedish film series ''A Case for Annika Bengtz ...
as Martha
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Randy Wayne as Wolf
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Hafidzuddin Fazil as Bartender
Release
The film was released in theaters in the United States and Canada on October 7, 2022.
Reception
The film has a 70% rating on
Rotten Tomatoes
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based on 10 reviews. Matthew Monagle of ''
The Austin Chronicle
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'' awarded the film two and a half stars out of five.
Brandon Zachary of ''
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'' gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Despite boasting some unique flavor that should have been further highlighted, ''Don't Look At The Demon'' is an underwhelming and basic horror film."
References
External links
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* {{Rotten Tomatoes, dont_look_at_the_demon
Malaysian horror thriller films
English-language Malaysian films
2022 horror thriller films
Films directed by Brando Lee