October 31, 1977. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy [David Dastmalchian] hosts a syndicated late night talk show NIGHT OWLS that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. A year after the tragic death of Jack’s wife, ratings have plummeted. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other, unaware that he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America.
IFC Films and Shudder will distribute the movie in the US.
Filmed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Producer Roy Lee was quoted saying the following about the film: “I almost didn’t read the script, because I was like, ‘That is such a cheesy title. There is no way this movie is going to be something that’s not going to be just a B-movie.’ But then I was told by a person I trust, ‘You have to read this script.’ I am so glad I read the script. I don’t know if anyone remembers the show The Larry Sanders Show. Imagine that, and this is the last episode being shot because Larry decides to do an on-air exorcism that goes awry and causes this to be the last episode.”
The Cairnes brothers said the following about the film: “In the ’70s and ’80s there was something slightly dangerous about late-night TV. Talk shows in particular were a window into some strange adult world. We thought combining that charged, live-to-air atmosphere with the supernatural could make for a uniquely frightening film experience.”
Written/directed by Cameron Cairnes and Colin Cairnes (duo behind 100 Bloody Acres and Scare Campaign).
Vertigo Releasing and Shudder released Late Night with the Devil in UK Cinemas on March 22, 2024.
IFC Films and Shudder released Late Night with the Devil in Theaters on March 22, 2024.
Late Night with the Devil premiered on Shudder on April 19, 2024.
Directors: Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
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