This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (designed by Chris Garofalo) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.
At a dig in rural Mexico, a British industrialist accidentally unleashes an ancient evil: a severed hand, possessed by a vengeful demon, that attacks, kills and takes over the hand and mind of anyone who interferes with its ruthless quest for violence. Determined to stop the bloodshed, the wife of the industrialist (Samantha Eggar) joins forces with a renegade priest (Stuart Whitman), but will they be able to conquer the evil hand before the forces of hell overtake them?
Directed by Alfredo Zacarias (THE BEES), DEMONOID is a classic slice of early 80s horror sleaze, full of outrageous and violent deaths, ludicrous plot twists and a pounding musical score. Presented here is the first official DVD and Blu-ray release of DEMONOID in both its original US version as well as its radically re-edited international cut, known as MACABRA, newly restored from the original negatives!
directed by: Alfredo Zacharias
starring: Roy Jenson, Stuart Whitman, Samantha Eggar
1980 / 79 minutes / English / Color / 1.85:1
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Overall rating: 4.2975206 / 5 from 121 reviews.
Demonoid, a classic 80s horror film, is highly regarded for its great movie quality, impressive release, and stunning artwork. Customers praise the impeccable look, excellent transfer quality, and effective effects. The special features and optional French soundtrack for the MACABRA version add to its appeal, though opinions on the evil hand vary.
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"Demonoid has an over the top and interesting premise, but for me, it lost everything that was going great in the second act. I felt bored by the repetitiveness of this flick, unfortunately, It's not all that bad, but it should be more fun with more crazy death scenes. The transfer is beautiful as always and extras look awesome."
"80s looks and vibes. Awesome special effects."
"Great VS presentation of this cult hit. Severed hand horror galore! 4/5 stars!"
"Fun killer hand movie. Great transfer too!"
"Movie: Unfortunately this isn't as good as its trailer, which really sets a great horror vibe. I was also somehow completely blindsided by this being about an evil hand that can hop from person to person. The plot kept me pretty consistently engaged, balancing genuine suspense with twists and turns that really baffled me. A weird movie for sure, but in a mostly entertaining way. Alternate cut: The international cut loses some memorable scenes and gore in exchange for seemingly just some extended dialogue which adds very little, AND it ends up with a longer runtime. Definitely stick to the original cut. Extras: Always nice to have trailers, and the director interview is interesting. Packaging: Bonus points for reversible cover."
"Packed with equal amounts of energy and evil shenanigans, this is the perfect party flick. Comes with reversible artwork for true cinema enthusiasts."
"Highly entertaining movie and very fun to watch"
"Enjoyed this one more than I thought I would"
"If you like body horror, you are probably going to enjoy this movie. It's your typical fun 80s horror movie. This is a good entry point into Mexican horror. Overall solid recommendation."
"Great style and mood even if the story is meh. Supernatural revenge of a demonic hand who attacks a ruthless oil tycoon who kills countless Mexican workers. I’m here for it."
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