Late Night with the Devil
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Where to watch: Streaming on Shudder (US, subject to change)
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A 1977 late-night talk show airs its Halloween special live, and the broadcast-tape format makes every commercial break a countdown. David Dastmalchian is perfect as the host whose ambition keeps the cameras rolling. Retro horror with a showman's pacing.
Late Night with the Devil (2023) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | Rated R |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 93 minutes |
| Jump scares | 4/5 — genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares |
| Gore | 2/5 — only light gore |
| Dread | 4/5 — heavy atmosphere — expect it to sit with you afterwards |
| Themes | demonic possession |
Late Night with the Devil is rated R by the MPA. We score it 4/5 for jump scares, 2/5 for gore and 4/5 for lingering dread, over 93 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 Late Night with the Devil?
- On our intensity scale, Late Night with the Devil rates 8/10 for jump scares and 8/10 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares.
- How gory is Late Night with the Devil?
- Late Night with the Devil rates 4/10 for gore — expect only light gore.
- How long is Late Night with the Devil?
- Late Night with the Devil runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
- What is Late Night with the Devil rated?
- Late Night with the Devil is rated R by the MPA. On our own scale it rates 8/10 for jump scares, 4/10 for gore and 8/10 for dread — the R tells you what it was certified, those tell you what it will do to you.
- Where to watch Late Night with the Devil (2023)?
- As of our last update, Late Night with the Devil is streaming on Shudder in the US (checked 2026-09-14). Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.
