Demonic

60th TIFF: Greek Premiere

A genre-binding documentary-horror short film that explores the so-called “Satanic Panic,” that erupted in the US in the 1980s, before spreading in a worldwide level. This widely-reported phenomenon, which vulgarly paraded through media, was fuelled by numerous allegations of satanic ritual abuse that were ultimately proven false. An innovative fusion of archival footage, spirited re-enactment and slick CGI that blurs all boundaries, demonstrating the malleability of human perception. A meditation on our deepest inner fears that does not rely on plain talking heads, heading out far beyond than the predictable “search for the truth” scheme.

Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Pia Borg

Script: Pia Borg

Cinematography: Maxx Corkindale

Editing: David Scarborough

Sound: Mike Darren

Music: Áine O'Dwyer, Księżyc

Actors: Angie Christophel, Hanna Gabriella Galbraith, Robert Blake

Production: Ritual Pictures, SLA Films

Producers: Anna Vincent, Bonnie McBride, Pia Borg

Format: DCP

Color: Color

Production Country: Australia

Production Year: 2019

Duration: 28΄

Contact: Ritual Pictures, info@ritualpictures.net

Pia Borg

Pia Borg is a Maltese-Australian visual artist and filmmaker, who lives and works in London and Los Angeles. Her films have been screened in the official selection of prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Sundance, Rotterdam, SXSW and others. She is the recipient of numerous prizes including the Golden Leopard for Best International Short for the experimental documentary Abandoned Goods.