---
title: "Demented"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/demented-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 85186
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Demented (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/demented-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Demented is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Crime, Horror, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Intercontinental Releasing Corporation, Four Features Partners. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A woman's trauma spirals into nightmarish visions after a brutal assault."

### Why Watch
- Intense, unsettling atmosphere
- Explores the psychological fallout of violence
- Combines crime and horror elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Graphic sexual violence and horror imagery may be disturbing
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains graphic sexual assault and disturbing horror scenes, making it unsuitable for sensitive audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, thriller, crime, psychological, disturbing

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/demented-1980#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Arthur Jeffreys
- **Networks / Studios**: Intercontinental Releasing Corporation, Four Features Partners

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sallee Young** as *Linda Rodgers*
- **Harry Reems** as *Matt Rodgers*
- **Deborah Alter** as *Annie*
- **Kathryn Clayton** as *Carol*
- **Bryan Charles** as *Dr. Dillman*
- **Edward Talbot 'Chip' Matthews** as *Mark*
- **Stephen Blood** as *Detective*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot of Demented?
The story follows a woman who is gang‑raped in a horse stable and later haunted by terrifying visions of her attackers.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as crime, horror, and thriller.

### Q: When was Demented released?
It was released in the United States on June 1, 1980.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes.

### Q: What tone does the film have?
The tone is dark and unsettling, focusing on psychological terror.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Demented — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85186)

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