Late Night with the Devil (Steelbook)
4.1 | 3,685 ratings
Price: 16.99
Last update: 04-12-2026
Product details
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 6.6 ounces
- Media Format : 4K, Subtitled
- Run time : 1 hour and 33 minutes
- Release date : December 1, 2025
- Actors : David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon
- Subtitles: : English, French
- Studio : IFC
- ASIN : B0FB2TYF4Y
- Best Sellers Rank:#12 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- Horror (Movies & TV)
- Customer Reviews:4.14.1 out of 5 stars(3,684)
Top reviews from the United States
- DunestarInside No. 9: Deadline meets GhostwatchWhat do you get when you take the behind-the-scenes of Deadline, combine it with the Reality Television of Ghostwatch, and throw in some 70s late night television for good measure? You get Late Night with the Devil!
Seriously though, it was Mr. Lobo's Twitch Chat, where I heard about this film, and decided on seeing it--coincidentally--during my Late Night TV watching.
First off, in some previous reviews here and on Facebook, many complained how (besides seeing many intro studio credits) the film begins. Essentially reminiscent of early PBS Documentaries, we get a brief glimpse of the 70s during it's disastrous moments, while a rise with cults and the supernatural have become popular with the populace and the media. Where we learn about Jack Dellroy and the mysterious UBC network, how a radio host winds up on a late night show host called Night Owls.
Yet, also learning how Jack is desperate for ratings, and keeps attempting to topple Johnny Carson of the Tonight Show, with little to no success. Even when tragedy hits with his wife, and he has her on the show. We learn also about a strange camp Jack attends to every summer, which the tabloids keep insisting a cult exists there.
Conversely, despite the documentary intro, when they finally get to the infamous Halloween broadcast, which the film treats briefly as found footage, the story immediately picks up. In fact, I give kudos how they produced this, because if you tune in here, you could actually believe there was a Late Night Television show called Night Owls.
From the intro, to the commercial cards, it does bring you back to the days of 70s Late Night Talk Shows. Also the Night Owls portion immediately gets into the supernatural occurrences without warning. Jack first introduces a famed psychic, Christou, for his Halloween Show in 1977.
As a means for Sweeps Week, Jack feels having a psychic will help with the ratings, as Christou is renowned for talking with the dead (shades of John Edward). Unfortunately, Christou winds up briefly missing the mark, establishing cold readings, until he hits the mark with two women in the audience. After informing them about their dead relation, things suddenly go into complete chaos.
Receiving an intense force identified as Millie, Christou demands someone receive it, resulting in the electrical system to short out and plunge everything into darkness. Jack wastes no time ordering them to go to a commercial, where we see our first MORE TO COME card. We suddenly switch to behind the scenes where Jack first thinks this was a stunt, as well as the producer, until some of the crew members claim it wasn't as they try to get things under control. Noticing Christou's health, they get him some water, and later resume the show.
Back on air, Jack introduces a former magician/hypnotist/faux psychic, Carmichael Hunt. To put in a nutshell, Hunt is our skeptic and debunker, and wastes little time insulting most of the guests, starting with Christou. The reason why Jack has him on the show is Hunt will give anyone a $200,000 check if they can prove to him something genuinely Paranormal. Ironically, despite Christou upchucking on Hunt, collapsing and having to be sent to the hospital, Hunt still rebukes the claim.
After another commercial break, Jack receives the disturbing news about Christou's demise. Yet, realizing the show must go on, Jack introduces his next guests, Parapsychologist Jill Ross-Mitchell, and her adopted daughter, Lilly D'Abo. Apparently we learn Lilly was rescued from a cult, where June has been trying to help her recover from her ordeal, but also admits Lilly can channel a spirit only known as Mr. Wriggles.
Here's where the events appear like Ghostwatch, during the interview, while Hunt keeps scoffing at Jill and Lilly, without warning, the Thermin, which Gus, Jack's co-host, was playing earlier, starts playing wildly. When Gus attempts to stop it, an intense force shocks him, while causing the glasses on the table to shatter. Annoyed by this display, Hunt unplugs the machine, claiming it was causing biofeedback through the PA System. Whereas, the audience and Jack know better, as the camera shows an electric pulse travel through the wires.
Backstage, we see a drama unfold with Jill and Jack, it seems Jill only consented to star on Night Owls to promote her upcoming book, and not to exhibit Lilly just for ratings. Whereas Gus warns Jack to stop the show, since it appears some of the crew want to leave the studio, where Jack heated tells him no one is leaving, and since the heads of the network are in the audience, he has to make this a great show.
As with Ghostwatch, we now have Jack wedged between the Parapsychologist and the Skeptic where things start going off-the-wall, and we learn some dark secrets pertaining to Jack and his show. Not to mention the extreme lengths he went through to get his own network syndicated show.
Rather than just give away the entire plot, I do suggest you watch this film, because despite some of the slow spots, it is extremely well-done. Reminding me a bit of analog horror, lost footage genre, I am greatly impressed on how the producers manage to recreate what a 1970s late night television show broadcast was and how they used a stage, orchestra and the commercial cards they used for the breaks and return.
Also enjoyed how it has a bit of a Cinema Insomnia feel, where Jack is a bit like Mr. Lobo. Whereas when things are not going according to plan, Jack attempts to keep everything under control, though sort of fails at it, as the broadcast is gradually falling apart.
Overall, this is one of those unique horror films, where it's generally not as so much the horrors themselves, but on a psychological horror, where it pulls the audience in. Wondering what will occur next on Night Owls, making the viewers ponder if what's occurring is real, or just great special effects, as we see Jack himself attempting to maintain control over something beyond his comprehension.
I've seen for the third time, and still enjoy this, because it's definitely a great film to watch, if you just want something to fill your late nights, which I recommend. Just don't make any deals with the devil when you do! - The Savvy ShopperGood demonic possession movieIm not usually into the demonic possession genre of horror movies but this one was a pretty decent little flick. Had an old-school vibe to it and kept me interested until the end. I'd recommend it to horror fans and people just looking for a good movie to watch.
- Actor Mark MarcarianA Must See Horror Film!Just WOW ????. A much needed break from traditional run-of-the-mill demonic possession films! New, different and bound to be, if not already, a cult classic. You simply need to watch this horror film if you're a fan of the genré.
The acting is stellar lead by the great Armenian film actor David Dastmalchian. Cheers my fellow Armenian brother! - VeronicaGood scary fun and great recreation of the 70s, but ultimately unsatisfying.I really liked the film Vast of Night and this had some similar qualities. It grabs you right away by promising a visit to a previous time. The recreations of the 70s talk shows and the era's fascination with 'satan' were well done. The clothes and hairstyles were excellent. Then there are the references to the Bohemian Club and the Bohemian Grove, which include the name of the late-night talk show, Night Owls. This could have enriched the film by providing a creepy, conspiratorial context and backstory for the goings on, but it was largely neglected apart from being mentioned. The devil is largely predictable and therefore uninteresting. Some more thoughtful scriptwriting could have helped.
Still, this film is something different and that alone makes it worth recommending. - JevansExcellentI did not know you can review movie rentals. Pretty cool. Movie was great. It's not too fresh in my mind cuz I watched it more than a month ago. I did watch it at least 2 times though. The actor who was Jack Delroy was great. I would totally watch Night Owls. All of the actors did a great job. Great story, losing ratings due to Jonny Carson. I'm 50, so I was at the tail end of Johnny's career, but I was there. Has a twist at the end that would make M Night Shamalon (probably butchered his last name) be like, wow that was pretty cool. Very unexpected how it ends. Pretty wild. Last quarter of the movie is completely nutz. It's hard to call it a horror movie though. There is no horror until 2/3 of the way thru. Very good though. It definitely deserves the hype it has gotten. It is definitely on my Halloween (whole month of october) Playlist. Along with Pumpkinhead, The Dead Dont Die, All of the Evil Dead movies, Sleepy Hollow, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, Bram Stokers Dracula, The Wolf Man with Benecio Del Toro, Poltergeist. Just to name a few. It's in my Halloween hits now. The movie takes place on Oct 31 and has a very Halloween vibe. Is awesome. Highly recommended. Enjoy.
- James McCroryGood movie, ending felt fitting, but a little abruptGood movie, ending felt fitting, but a little abrupt. Not sure what more I wanted to see, but I didn't want it to end!
It'd be cool if there was a sequel where the main character corrects his actions of the first movie...
Not sure if this would work as this movie relies on the conceit of a late night talk show. Scenes of off air content is filmed in black and white and provides context for the on air portions. I really enjoyed it!
Maybe the second movie could use like a documentary conceit? I definitely want more!
Tone is like a black comedy with lots of scary tension. The setting is the 1970's and the movie references Johnny Carson, so that provides context for the vibe of the talk show that they were going for.
Definitely recommend!! It's like a mash-up of "Hereditary", "Anchorman", and "The Evil Dead"!!