After a memorably viral run both in theaters and its original streaming platform, Late Night with the Devil is continuing to find success. Led by David Dastmalchian, the 2024 horror movie revolved around talk show host Jack Delry who, attempting to make a comeback after the death of his wife, hosts a special Halloween episode that goes horribly awry as he inadvertently unleashes genuine supernatural forces. After playing the festival circuit beginning with 2023’s SXSW, Late Night with the Devil became a critical hit, garnering near universal acclaim and a solid box office haul of over $15 million.
Now, some eight months after first hitting theaters, Late Night with the Devil is finding success on Hulu. The movie, having first been acquired by IFC Films and Shudder and streaming on the latter beginning in April, is holding the No. 4 spot on the streamer’s Top 15 Movies. The horror-thriller is inly currently surpassed by the Kit Harington-led The Beast Within at No. 1, Don’t Turn Out the Lights at No. 2, and the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band documentary Road Diary at No. 3.
Behind Late Night with the Devil on Hulu’s Top 15 is a mix of different genres, but is primarily composed of other horror titles, including Smile at No. 5, The Speedway Murders at No. 6, Hulu originals Carved at No. 9 and Mr. Crocket at No. 14, both The Purge and Election Year at No. 13 and 10 and Ready or Not at No. 11. Rounding out the streamer’s top chart is Superbad at No. 7, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl at No. 8, The Princess Diaries at No. 12 and The Hitman’s Bodyguard at No. 15.
For fans of:
- Independent horror movies
- Those who enjoy the exorcism and found-footage subgenres
- Those who trust in Stephen King’s reviews
Why You Should Watch Late Night With The Devil
An Engaging Mix Of Period Satire, Terrifying Visuals & Great Performances
2024 has been a great year for horror thus far, but when it comes to critical reception, Late Night with the Devil remains the best-reviewed movie of the genre this year, holding a 97% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to critics, the movie memorably saw early acclaim from Stephen King, with many of his comments being used in the marketing for it. Even amid some controversy over the movie’s use of AI-generated art, Late Night with the Devil was defended not only by Dastmalchian and filmmaking duo Colin and Cameron Cairnes, but also by Mike Flanagan amid calls foy boycotts.
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Late Night with the Devil follows a TV host whose Halloween episode goes awry when a possessed guest brings a demon on set, causing lethal chaos.
The biggest reason why Late Night with the Devil has performed so well with critics and audiences, who gave it an 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, stem from its winning mix of Dastmalchian’s committed performance, its satirical take on the talk show genre and horrific visuals. While there have been some comparisons to the BBC’s cult classic Ghostwatch, they have been positive ones, commending the Cairnes siblings for their mix of format accuracy with period-inspired horror. Forgoing the modern genre’s focus on jump scares, Late Night with the Devil has instead been praised for its focus on atmosphere and characters.
Our Take On Late Night With The Devil’s New Streaming Success
Word Of Mouth Carries Across Platforms
When it comes to the why of Late Night with the Devil‘s streaming success on Hulu, there are a variety of reasons that could be attributed to it. Whether it be its recent premiere on the platform, the fact that audiences are looking for horror-related viewing in time for the Halloween season or just the word of mouth from its theatrical run, it’s clear the movie has a lot going for its future beyond its life on Shudder.
Late Night with the Devil
set a streaming record upon its Shudder premiere, landing the platform’s biggest opening weekend ever, as well as becoming the most-watched release on it and AMC+.
This also leads me to hope that Late Night with the Devil‘s success on Hulu leads to the streamer considering other future titles being shared with other platforms in the future, or at the very least turn more viewers on to the horror streamer. In addition to Late Night, the streamer has the two other best-reviewed horror movies of 2024, with the Irish hit Oddity and French spider chiller Infested, both of which have 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. Regardless of what the future holds, as someone who loved the film, it delights me to see Late Night finding further success.
Source: Hulu