Demons 2 (1986)

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Original Title: Demoni 2... L'incubo ritorna

A group of tenants and visitors are trapped in a 10-story high-rise apartment building infested with demons who proceed to hunt the dwindling humans down.

Introduction
"Demons 2" is a 1986 Italian horror movie directed by Lamberto Bava and co-written and produced by Dario Argento. It is a follow up to Bava's 1985 movie "Demons", and features a returning cast that includes David Edwin Knight, Nancy Brilli, and Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni. The movie follows a group of characters in a high-rise house structure who become trapped and scared by demonic creatures that have actually been unleashed from a tv show.

Plot
The movie occurs in an unspecified city, in a large high-rise home complex called The Tower. The homeowners are living seemingly normal lives; nevertheless, one local, Sally Day, is preparing for a birthday party with her friends and she is not enthused about it.

The demonic outbreak in "Demons 2" begins with a film revealed on television, where a group of explorers breach a sealed tomb and unwittingly unleash the demons that were trapped inside. In a smooth mixing of fiction and reality, the demons get into the real life through the tv. Sally, who is enjoying the motion picture, ends up being frightened, and before she can turn it off, among the demonic animals emerges from the screen and attacks her.

Now possessed by the satanic force, Sally kills and infects her celebration visitors, who are then transformed into demons themselves. As the demonic creatures spread throughout the building, the staying locals are forced to band together in a desperate attempt to endure.

Some of the film's most noteworthy characters consist of George, a young family man played by David Edwin Knight; Hannah, played by Nancy Brilli; and a pregnant female who goes into labor throughout the crisis. Other characters consist of a father-turned-demon, who is driven to contaminate and ruin the other locals, and a group of gym-goers who are forced to eliminate back against the demonic intruders after becoming trapped in the high-rise complex.

Styles and Analysis
One main style of "Demons 2" is the blending of reality and fantasy, as the demons invade the real life through a television broadcast. This theme can be interpreted as an exploration of the concept that media and home entertainment can hold a dark and devastating power over society. Consequently, the film can be seen as a cautionary tale against the appeal of obsessive fascination with violent and dreadful subject matter.

Furthermore, the film checks out the concept of the breakdown of social structures and social connections amongst the locals of The Tower. As family and friends are changed into satanic forces, the survivors are required to switch on their liked ones or be surpassed themselves. This battle to make it through, even at the expense of their personal relationships, shows the darker aspects of human nature and the lengths that individuals will go to in order to stay alive.

Reception
Upon its release, "Demons 2" got blended reviews from critics, with some applauding its special effects, makeup, and busy action, while others slammed it for its thin plot and lack of character development. In spite of its polarizing reception, the movie has actually given that gotten a cult following for its special mix of scary, gore, and dark humor.

In comparison to its predecessor, "Demons 2" has been noted for its increased concentrate on characterization and drama, with the high-rise setting offering a claustrophobic and tense environment for the unfolding scary. While some fans consider it to be a worthwhile sequel to the initial "Demons", others argue that it does not measure up to the high standards set by Bava and Argento's very first partnership.

Conclusion
"Demons 2" is a film that embraces its category, delivering an unapologetic and unabashed horror experience that admires its predecessor while broadening on the ingenious concepts it introduced. The luxurious setting, the unrelenting demonic infection, and the intensifying terror the citizens face blend seamlessly to develop an extraordinary horror motion picture experience. Although not widely acclaimed, "Demons 2" has actually taken a location for itself in the annals of cult traditional horror cinema.

Top Cast

  • David Edwin Knight (small)
    David Edwin Knight
    George
  • Nancy Brilli (small)
    Nancy Brilli
    Hannah
  • Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni (small)
    Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
    Sally Day
  • Bobby Rhodes (small)
    Bobby Rhodes
    Hank
  • Asia Argento (small)
    Asia Argento
    Ingrid Haller
  • Virginia Bryant
    Mary the Prostitute
  • Anita Bartolucci (small)
    Anita Bartolucci
    Woman with Dog
  • Antonio Cantafora (small)
    Antonio Cantafora
    Ingrid's Father
  • Luisa Passega
    Helga Haller
  • Davide Marotta (small)
    Davide Marotta
    Demon Tommy
  • Marco Vivio (small)
    Marco Vivio
    Tommy