Curse of the Demon
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The producer forced the monster into the film against Jacques Tourneur's wishes, and it survives the sabotage because everything between those shots is so good. Niall MacGinnis's Karswell is horror's most disarming villain, performing children's magic in a clown suit, and a runic parchment passed hand to hand turns out to be a perfect engine for panic.
Curse of the Demon (1957) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 82 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 1/5 — almost no gore |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | occult ritual |
Curse of the Demon carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 1/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 82 minutes. Very little blood — the hard part here is atmosphere and aftermath, not graphic content. Older teens and adults — less for what it shows than for how long it stays with you.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Curse of the Demon?
- On our intensity scale, Curse of the Demon rates 6/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Curse of the Demon?
- Curse of the Demon rates 2/10 for gore — expect almost no gore.
- How long is Curse of the Demon?
- Curse of the Demon runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
- What is Curse of the Demon rated?
- Curse of the Demon has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 2/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Curse of the Demon (1957)?
- Curse of the Demon is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
