Demon-strating How Not To Make Friends in “Curse of the Demon” - Tonight!

Tonight on MeTV, we travel to England with a skeptical psychologist who plans to debunk reports of a Satanic cult using supernatural powers to destroy their enemies- only to find more than he bargained for when he becomes the target of the “Curse of the Demon”!

This 1958 film- which is a slightly edited version of the 1957 British version of the film “NIGHT of the Demon” (we will explain why the title was changed for American distribution) stars Dana Andrews as Dr. John Holden, arriving in England for a convention where the supposed cult’s supernatural acts would be disproved. However, before his arrival, his friend and associate Professor Harrington, who was to join him in the convention expose, has died under mysterious circumstances after a confrontation with the cult’s leader Dr. Karswell.

Holden meets with other peers of Harrington, who are not as quick to dismiss the occult nature of his death-yet the psychologist refuses to even entertain the idea. He heads to the British Museum to do some research, only to find a key book he needs is missing. Ironically, he is approached by Dr. Karswell himself- who reveals he has a copy of said book, and is willing to let Holden see it.

Meanwhile, Holden has encountered Harrington’s niece, Joanna, who believes that her uncle was the victim of a curse- and shows him the deceased relative’s diary that lends credence to that theory. When the two of them head to Karswell’s mansion- he provides what he says is proof of his unearthly powers- which Holden doesn’t accept- but then comes the kicker- Karswell tells Holden he will die in three days!

Holden is determined to talk to a cult member who is accused of murder, in spite of his catatonic state- amid more bizarre unexplained happenings, a séance, and the revelation of the importance of ancient runes found on a parchment and at Stonehenge! This all puts Holden in the crosshairs of the all too real occult power-and possibly the vengeful demon!

We’ll talk about the differences of opinion among the film makers regarding the demon’s appearance in the film, and introduce many of the cast members- including one gentleman you know, surprisingly, from one of our most requested films! We also get the chance to again chat with one of our favorite actors who has his own “Supernatural” roots, our friend Mark Sheppard; show a promo for a film that Stephen King would probably flush down a sewer; have a visit from a supposed debunker of the supernatural (gee, wonder who THAT might be), plus a new song and more!

You’ll get the “Curse of the Demon” tonight at 8 pm eastern/pacific, 7 central time. MeTV invites you to join the scores of fans on Twitter who live Tweet during the show, and have us trending among the most popular topics every week- just make sure to use the hashtag #svengoolie . Our viewers in Chicago will get the chance to view “Night Monster” in daylight- at 11 am on our local station, CW26.

We have arrived at another milestone- the anniversary of my very first appearance on television in Chicago as (Son of) Svengoolie in 1979! I am still amazed by and grateful for the support of our terrific fans who have been so instrumental in our reaching this event!

And- we are about one month away from the release of the new Svengoolie comic by the “Frank Miller Presents” group! Keep checking the blog for more details in the weeks to come.

Join us tonight for what many consider to be among the top 100 films in the horror genre!