After watching the horror of the Norwegian visionary Andre Ovredal (Troll Hunters), the world famous writer Stephen King made him an excellent advertisement, assigning the tape the status of the worst genre project of 2017 and describing it with very flattering epithets. The minimalist, but very effective film “Demon Inside” received mostly praise; its IMDb rating is 6.80. Critics have described Ovredal’s work “Autopsy of the Unknown” (original name) as an exemplary modern horror film that boldly balances the line between subtle psychologism and naturalism.
Summary
The actors of the film “Demon Inside” (2017) presented to the public an original scary story.
During the investigation into the massacre, a corpse of an unknown young person was brought to the morgue. In an attempt to establish an identity, a family of pathologists consisting of Tommy Tilden (Brian Cox) and his son Austin (Emil Hirsch) perform an autopsy. The body presents the heroes with many surprises. Despite the usual appearance of Jane Doe (Olwen Catherine Kelly), from the inside she is all mutilated, on the reverse side the skin is covered with strange inscriptions. As a result, usually rationally minded heroes come to the conclusion that they encountered the supernatural for the first time in their lives.
Naturally, such a non-trivial autopsy story, turning into an ongoing nightmare for pathologists, quickly turns the audience into circulation, and the existing flaws are masked by suspense and incomparable acting. The horror in the picture escalates very subtly and skillfully, “scary faces” disappear only in the final - before that, the whole atmosphere of chilling fear rests on the verified direction and skill of the performers (Olven Kelly, Brian Cox and Emil Hirsch). "The Demon Inside" has become a significant career advancement for each of these actors.
Pathologist Duo
By the way, initially the image of the key character of Tilden Sr. was to be embodied by Martin Sheen, that is, the producers were guided by the presence of big names in the credits. However, the actor could not agree on his schedule and refused to participate in the project. Then the creators found him a replacement in the person of Brian Cox. The Scottish actor is known to the public for his blockbusters “Identification” and “Bourne Supremacy”, “Braveheart”, “X-Men”, “Troy”, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”. He was also the first performer who embodied the image of Hannibal Lecter in the movie "Manhunter." The remaining actors of the film “Demon Inside” (2017), not possessing such experience, listened to his advice and recommendations. American actor Emile Davenport Hirsch gained popularity after the release of “In the Wild” by Sean Penn's drama, although he began his creative career when he was eight years old, starring in shows like The Clan, Sabrina the Little Witch and New York Police. In a big movie, the performer made his debut in 2002 in the dramatic story of growing up, "Dangerous Games." In the film Demon Inside (2017), actors Hirsch and Cox created a compelling on-screen duo.
Passive presence
In addition to the two performers, the third participant is constantly in the frame - the Irish actress and model Olwen Kelly, who throughout the entire timing simply lies on the table naked. At the same time, she inspires the watchers with such genuine horror that closer to the finale, only from close-ups of her deathly pale face already there is a desire to close her eyes tightly. The singer admitted in an interview with the media that she was able to lie still during the filming only thanks to the constant practice of yoga and meditation. Previously, the girl starred in the movie "Darkness on the outskirts of the city." The teammates in the film "Demon Inside" (2017) noted the enviable endurance and professionalism of the rising star.