Late Night with the Devil
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Late Night with the Devil is a 2023 independent supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes. It stars David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, and Josh Quong Tart. Incorporating elements of analog horror, "found footage" and documentary filmmaking, the film follows the events of a late-night talk show episode aired on the night of Halloween 1977, during which the host attempts to boost ratings by inviting an allegedly possessed girl onto the show. An international co-production of Australia, the United States, and the United Arab Emirates, Late Night with the Devil had its world premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) on 10 March 2023. It was released theatrically in the United States on 22 March 2024 by IFC Films and in Australia on 11 April. The film grossed $16 million and was met with widespread critical acclaim.
Infobox
Directed by
Colin CairnesCameron Cairnes
Written by
mw- Colin Cairnes Cameron Cairnes
Produced by
Mat Govoni Adam White John Molloy Roy Lee Steven Schneider Derek Dauchy
Starring
David Dastmalchian Laura Gordon Ian Bliss Fayssal Bazzi Ingrid Torelli Rhys Auteri Georgina Haig Josh Quong Tart
Cinematography
Matthew Temple
Edited by
Colin Cairnes Cameron Cairnes
Music by
Glenn Richards Roscoe James Irwin
Productioncompanies
Image Nation Abu Dhabi VicScreen AGC Studios Cinetic Media Good Fiend Films Future Pictures Spooky Pictures
Distributed by
IFC Films Shudder (United States) Umbrella Entertainment Maslow Entertainment Ahi Films (Australia)
Release dates
10 March 2023 (2023-03-10) (SXSW) 22 March 2024 (2024-03-22) (United States) 11 April 2024 (2024-04-11) (Australia)
Running time
95 minutes
Countries
Australia United States United Arab Emirates
Language
English
Box office
$16.8 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
Award
Kansas City Film Critics Circle
Date of ceremony
5 January 2025
Category
Best Actor
Recipient(s)
David Dastmalchian
Result
Won
St. Louis Film Critics Association
St. Louis Film Critics Association
Award
St. Louis Film Critics Association
Date of ceremony
15 December 2024
Category
Best Horror Film
Recipient(s)
Late Night with the Devil
Result
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
2 February 2025
Category
Best Independent Film
Recipient(s)
Won
Best Actor in a Film
Best Actor in a Film
Award
Best Actor in a Film
Date of ceremony
David Dastmalchian
Category
Nominated
AACTA Awards
AACTA Awards
Award
AACTA Awards
Date of ceremony
7 February 2025
Category
Best Film
Recipient(s)
Mathew Govoni, Adam White
Result
Nominated
Best Direction
Best Direction
Award
Best Direction
Date of ceremony
Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes
Category
Nominated
Best Screenplay in Film
Best Screenplay in Film
Award
Best Screenplay in Film
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Lead Actor
Best Lead Actor
Award
Best Lead Actor
Date of ceremony
David Dastmalchian
Category
Nominated
Best Lead Actress
Best Lead Actress
Award
Best Lead Actress
Date of ceremony
Laura Gordon
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Date of ceremony
Fayssal Bazzi
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Date of ceremony
Ingrid Torelli
Category
Nominated
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Date of ceremony
Matthew Temple
Category
Nominated
Best Editing
Best Editing
Award
Best Editing
Date of ceremony
Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes
Category
Nominated
Best Original Music Score
Best Original Music Score
Award
Best Original Music Score
Date of ceremony
Roscoe James Irwin, Glenn Richards
Category
Nominated
Best Sound
Best Sound
Award
Best Sound
Date of ceremony
Emma Bortignon, Manel Lopez, Pete Smith, Cameron Grant
Category
Nominated
Best Production Design
Best Production Design
Award
Best Production Design
Date of ceremony
Otello Stolfo
Category
Nominated
Best Costume Design
Best Costume Design
Award
Best Costume Design
Date of ceremony
Steph Hooke
Category
Nominated
Best Casting
Best Casting
Award
Best Casting
Date of ceremony
Leigh Pickford
Category
Nominated
Australian Film Critics Association Awards
Australian Film Critics Association Awards
Award
Australian Film Critics Association Awards
Date of ceremony
March 22, 2025
Category
Best Australian Film
Recipient(s)
Nominated
Best Australian Director
Best Australian Director
Award
Best Australian Director
Date of ceremony
Colin and Cameron Cairnes
Category
Nominated
Best Actor
Best Actor
Award
Best Actor
Date of ceremony
David Dastmalchian
Category
Nominated
Best Actress
Best Actress
Award
Best Actress
Date of ceremony
Laura Gordon
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actor
Award
Best Supporting Actor
Date of ceremony
Ian Bliss
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Date of ceremony
Ingrid Torelli
Category
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Colin and Cameron Cairnes
Category
Nominated
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Date of ceremony
Matthew Temple
Category
Nominated
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Award
Fangoria Chainsaw Awards
Date of ceremony
4 November 2024
Category
Best Wide Release
Recipient(s)
Colin and Cameron Cairnes
Result
Nominated
Best Lead Performance
Best Lead Performance
Award
Best Lead Performance
Date of ceremony
David Dastmalchian
Category
Won
Best Screenplay
Best Screenplay
Award
Best Screenplay
Date of ceremony
Colin and Cameron Cairnes
Category
Won
Best Costume Design
Best Costume Design
Award
Best Costume Design
Date of ceremony
Steph Hooke
Category
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Date of ceremony
7 August 2025
Category
Best Actor in a Horror Movie
Recipient(s)
David Dastmalchian
Result
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Kansas City Film Critics Circle | 5 January 2025 | Best Actor | David Dastmalchian | Won | |
| St. Louis Film Critics Association | 15 December 2024 | Best Horror Film | Late Night with the Devil | Nominated | |
| Saturn Awards | 2 February 2025 | Best Independent Film | Won | ||
| Best Actor in a Film | David Dastmalchian | Nominated | |||
| AACTA Awards | 7 February 2025 | Best Film | Mathew Govoni, Adam White | Nominated | |
| Best Direction | Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay in Film | Nominated | ||||
| Best Lead Actor | David Dastmalchian | Nominated | |||
| Best Lead Actress | Laura Gordon | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Fayssal Bazzi | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ingrid Torelli | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Matthew Temple | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Cameron Cairnes, Colin Cairnes | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Music Score | Roscoe James Irwin, Glenn Richards | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Emma Bortignon, Manel Lopez, Pete Smith, Cameron Grant | Nominated | |||
| Best Production Design | Otello Stolfo | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Steph Hooke | Nominated | |||
| Best Casting | Leigh Pickford | Nominated | |||
| Australian Film Critics Association Awards | March 22, 2025 | Best Australian Film | Nominated | ||
| Best Australian Director | Colin and Cameron Cairnes | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | David Dastmalchian | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Laura Gordon | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | Ian Bliss | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Ingrid Torelli | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Colin and Cameron Cairnes | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Matthew Temple | Nominated | |||
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | 4 November 2024 | Best Wide Release | Colin and Cameron Cairnes | Nominated | |
| Best Lead Performance | David Dastmalchian | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Colin and Cameron Cairnes | Won | |||
| Best Costume Design | Steph Hooke | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | 7 August 2025 | Best Actor in a Horror Movie | David Dastmalchian | Nominated | |
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