What is The Demon Within?
The Demon Within is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1985
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 27, 1985
- Studios
- Tsuburaya Productions
- Genres
- Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
- Updated
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The Demon Within is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Fantasy, Horror, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Tsuburaya Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A journalist’s body becomes a battleground for a restless spirit and a hidden demon.”
- Atmospheric blend of horror and folklore
- Tight 54‑minute runtime maintains tension
- Short runtime may limit story depth
Watch it if you enjoy compact supernatural horror with Japanese folklore elements.
Features possession and demonic themes, recommended for mature viewers.
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What is a gakidama in the film?
In the story, a gakidama is a spirit of the dead that can possess a person.
Who becomes possessed?
A journalist is the character who becomes possessed by the gakidama.
What hidden threat develops inside the journalist?
A demon begins incubating in his stomach, unknown to him.
Is there another character aware of his condition?
A mysterious stranger appears to know what afflicts the journalist.
What genres describe the film?
The film is classified as fantasy, horror, and mystery.
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