Late Night with the Devil

Set in 1977, Late Night with the Devil follows a glossy live talk show that seems to have it all, a genial host, a lineup of guests, and a studio audience that glows with neon and applause. The night starts like any other with music, commercials, and a familiar comfort for viewers at home. But as the host Jack Delroy, played by David Dastmalchian, keeps the conversation rolling a string of odd events slips into the broadcast: a sound glitch, a shadow in the wings, an unsettling request from a guest. The studio staff scrambles to maintain control while the in-studio energy warps into something eerier. The film keeps danger off camera as much as on, letting the audience sense a threat seeping through the screen. Its tension builds through careful framing, sound design, and a slow burn rather than jump scares.

Directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, Late Night with the Devil is built from an original screenplay. The film delivers a retro 1970s talk show vibe and premiered in 2024 to audiences drawn to its practical effects and period detail.

Box office details are not widely published for this title, which had a limited release and festival circuit uptake. Global gross numbers are not readily available, and the film has drawn attention more for its atmosphere than for box office tallies.

As of now, there are no major award nominations publicly listed for Late Night with the Devil. The film has attracted notice mainly for its patient buildup, period look, and the claustrophobic feel created by a single location and practical effects.

Reception and themes: The movie leans into the anxiety around televised spectacle and the way a live show can blur reality and entertainment. Critics and audiences have praised the retro design and tense mood, and IMDb shows a rating of 7.108 out of 10 from 1,922 votes.