Wrona effortlessly weaves folklore throughout his film to build a tense tone and an oppressive feeling of doom.
Wrona’s aesthetic choicesforDemonconvey a sense of overwhelming dread.
There is an air of claustrophobia once Piotr arrives at the estate.
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Piotr is trapped there with people who care more about appearances than his well-being and so is the audience.
Rather than fleeing Zanetas family, who are ultimately strangers and now potentially dangerous, he elects to stay.
Marrying Zaneta promises Piotr status, something he values more than justice.
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Who knew fairies could make such great monsters?
For all thatDemonis a possession movie, that is not where the film generates its horror.
While on the promotional circuit forDemon,Marcin Wrona died by suicide.
It’s a haunting filmand one that will break the audience’s heart as it rips it out.
Demonis available to rent on Amazon.
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