DEMONOID: MESSENGER OF DEATH
Alfredo Zacarías, Mexico, 1980, Vinegar Syndrome, Horror“In the tradition of Oliver Stone’s THE HAND and Sam Raimi’s EVIL DEAD II comes the ultimate killer-hand film.” -- American Cinematheque
When Samantha Eggar (THE BROOD) vists Stuart Whitman (NIGHT OF THE LEPUS) at an archeological dig, they unknowingly unleash...Demonoid. Whoops! Naturally, Demonoid possesses the left hand of various humans and forces them to commit horrendous acts. The only way to get un-possessed: severe that hand. But is that enough?!
Evil monks! Severed demon hands! Satan erupting from a grave with a sword! What more do you need? Get off on this disco-infested fun-fest that features plenty of violence, an appearance by Russ Meyer discovery Haji (FASTER PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!), and inserts directed by 1980s trash guru Jim Wynorski (CHOPPING MALL).