Tonight on MeTV, we bring you to England with a skeptical psychologist who plans to debunk reports of a Satanic cult using supernatural powers to destroy their enemies. His skepticism disappears when he finds more than he bargained for- and becomes the target of the “Curse of the Demon”!

This 1958 film- which is the U.S. version of the 1957 British version of the film “NIGHT of the Demon” (we will explain why the title was changed for American distribution) stars Dana Andrews as Dr. John Holden, arriving in England for a convention where a supposed Satanic cult’s supernatural acts will be disproved. However, even before his arrival, his friend and associate Professor Harrington, who was to join him in the convention expose, has died under mysterious circumstances- after a confrontation with the cult’s leader Dr. Karswell.

Holden meets with other peers of Harrington, who seem not as quick to dismiss the occult nature of his death-yet Holden refuses to even entertain the idea. He heads to the British Museum to do some research, only to find a key book he needs is missing. Ironically, he is approached by Dr. Karswell himself- who reveals he has a copy of said book at home and is willing to let Holden see it.

Meanwhile, Holden has encountered Harrington’s niece, Joanna, who firmly believes that her uncle was the victim of a curse- and shows him her deceased relative’s diary that lends credence to that theory. When the two of them head to Karswell’s mansion- he provides what he says is proof of his unearthly powers, though Holden doesn’t accept it- but then comes the kicker- Karswell tells Holden he will die in three days!

Holden is determined to talk to a certain cult member who is accused of murder, in spite of his catatonic state-leading to more bizarre unexplained happenings, a séance, and the revelation of the importance of ancient runes found on a parchment and at Stonehenge! This puts Holden in the crosshairs of all too real occult power-and possibly a very real vengeful demon!

We’ll talk about the differences of opinion among the film makers regarding the demon’s appearance in the film and introduce many of the cast members- including one gentleman you know, surprisingly, from one of our most requested films! We also get the chance to again encore a chat with one of our favorite actors who has his own “Supernatural” roots, our friend Mark Sheppard; show a promo for a film that Stephen King would probably flush down a sewer; have a visit from a supposed debunker of the supernatural (gee, wonder who THAT might be), plus a song and more!

You’ll get the “Curse of the Demon” tonight at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. MeTV invites you to join the scores of fans on Twitter who live Tweet during the show, and the live posters on Bluesky- just make sure to use the hashtag #svengoolie . Our viewers in Chicago will get the chance to take another look at “Earth VS the Spider” this morning at 11 am on our local station, WCIU the U.

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Join us tonight for demonic danger in what many consider to be an iconic film in the horror genre!