The Demon
1978, Japanese. Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.
They'd be better off with strangers.
When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Demon
The Demon is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 7 October 1978
- Original title
- 鬼畜
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masato Ide, Seicho Matsumoto
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The Demon: quick answers
Is The Demon worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Demon?
The Demon runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Demon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Demon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Demon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Demon yet.
Which OTT platform is The Demon on?
The Demon is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Demon?
If you liked The Demon, try Boy A, The Bad Sleep Well, Shoplifters.
Who directed The Demon?
The Demon (1978) was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura and stars Ken Ogata, Shima Iwashita, Mayumi Ogawa.