Demon Protocol is a 2018 supernatural horror film written and directed by Kelly Parks in his feature film debut. The film stars Gary Graham, Sarah Agor, Caroline Amiguet, David Gerrold and Bethany Regan.

Demon Protocol
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Directed byKelly Parks
Written byKelly Parks
Produced by
  • Brian Daley
  • Janice Daley
  • Peter Lugo
  • Leonard McLeod
  • Raymond Montemayor
  • John Niewiadomy
  • Kelly Parks
Starring
CinematographyPeter Lugo
Edited byJohn Niewiadomy
Music bySasikumar B.
Production
company
Late in Life Productions
Distributed byMeridian Releasing Group
Release date
  • March 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

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After an exorcism goes awry, a religious team is to determine who the demon has possessed.

Cast

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  • Gary Graham as Father Prester J. Bedford
  • Sarah Agor as Silver
  • Caroline Amiguet as Anna Wilson
  • David Gerrold as James McCarthy
  • Bethany Regan as Melanie Santos
  • Tim Baran as David Haber
  • Lexsy McKowen as Camilla
  • Matt Bradford as John Wilson
  • Scott Hopkins as Gregory
  • Christina Alexandra Boyd as Luisa[1]

Production

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The film was produced by Late in Life Productions.[1] It was shot in San Diego, California[2] and is the feature film debut for director Kelly Parks.[3] Parks said while working with Graham, he opted out of the script at times letting his character try something else.[4]

Release

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The film released on March 23, 2018 and streaming on April 9, 2018[1] by Meridian Releasing Group.[5] Kelly Parks uploaded the film on YouTube on November 10, 2022.

Reception

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Mark Longden at We Are Movie Geeks compared the film to The Thing.[6] Jim Morazzini at Voices From The Balcony gave it 3.5 out of 5, claiming it is an "enjoyable watch."[7] A review at Without Your Head was scored 2 out of 5 but claimed the dialogue stands out.[8] Peter Hopkins at Horror Screams Video Vault said it is an "easy to follow story."[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Demon Protocol - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  2. ^ "Demon Protocol (2018) Reviews and overview". Movies and Mania. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  3. ^ Dillon, Barbra (2017-08-16). "Fanbase Press - Fanbase Press Interviews Filmmaker Kelly Parks on 'Universal Dead' and 'Demon Protocol'". Fanbase Press. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  4. ^ Dillon, Barbra (2018-04-24). "Fanbase Press - Fanbase Press Interviews the Cast and Crew of the Horror Film, 'Demon Protocol'". Fanbase Press. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  5. ^ "FEATURES". Meridian Releasing Group. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  6. ^ Longden, Mark (2018-04-22). "Demon Protocol - Review". We Are Movie Geeks. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  7. ^ Morazzini, Jim (2018-04-02). "Review: DEMON PROTOCOL (2017) - Voices From The Balcony". Voices From The Balcony. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  8. ^ "Watching Movies - Demon Protocol - Without Your Head". Without Your Head. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  9. ^ Hopkins, Peter (2018-05-23). "Film Review: Demon Protocol (2018) | Horror Screams Video Vault - Supporting Independent Horror". Horror Screams Video Vault. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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