
The Demons
Directed by Philippe Lesage
Produced by Unité Centrale, Les Films de L'Autre
A dark, introspective portrait of childhood fear and vulnerability set against a backdrop of real-world predation, where a sensitive boy's inner demons become indistinguishable from external threats.
While Montreal is in the throes of a string of kidnappings targeting young boys, ten-year-old Felix is finishing his school year in the seemingly quiet suburb where he lives. A sensitive boy with a vivid imagination, Felix is afraid of everything. Little by little, his imaginary demons begin to mirror those of the truly disturbing world around him.
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Questions people ask
Is The Demons sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does The Demons end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Demons scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Demons easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Demons violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Demons
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Demons
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Demons, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Demons, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Demons, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































