The Demon Disorder
Australian make-up and VFX veteran Steve Boyle (Star Wars: Episode II; Daybreakers; Jungle, MIFF 2017) makes his directorial debut with this grisly body-horror creature feature.
Isolating himself from the world in his garage workshop and estranged from his brothers, Graham Reilly receives an unshakeable wake-up call upon discovering that his youngest sibling is showing signs of being possessed by their deceased father George (John Noble, The Lord of the Rings). When all three Reilly boys come together for the first time after their dad’s death, they must confront a restless night of dread and revenge.
Melding early Cronenberg craft with contemporary horror themes, the local genre technician masterfully flexes his skills with a frightening combination of practical and digital effects, gruesome gore, and a terrifying but thrilling story that gets under the skin. Executive-produced by the Spierig brothers (Predestination, MIFF 2014; Undead, MIFF 2003), The Demon Disorder is a visceral journey into a hellish vision that will leave audiences entertained, grossed out and maybe even a little bedevilled.
“The body horror on display is truly, grossly impressive, and it’s further assisted by the wise sense of humour at hand, which wisely never undercuts the film’s dramatic intentions.” – The AU Review
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Director Steve Boyle is a guest of the festival and will be in attendance at both sessions of the film.
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