What begins as a standard ratings grab devolves into a nightmarish unraveling, broadcast live to millions.
It’s a clever conceit, one that writers and directorsCameron and Colin Cairnesexploit to maximum effect.
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That sense of safety is key.
The brilliance of the setup is that it doesnt let the audience off the hook.
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We are not merely witnessing a descent into madness; we are part of the problem.
Possession by Performance
Unlike most possession stories, the film sidesteps religious tropes and moral binaries.
There is no priest, no sacred ritual, no clear lines between good and evil.
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Instead, the true exorcism needed is one of media ethics.
Weve seen its echoes in reality television, livestream meltdowns, and viral tragedies.
What makes Delroys character particularly fascinating is how much of his identity is tied to his public persona.
The film blurs the line between performance and reality, not only for the audience but for Delroy himself.
This is where the film truly distinguishes itself.
It offers not just scares, but a searing indictment of the media’s history of sensationalism.
In this sense,Late Night with the Devilbecomes a haunting time capsule.
When chaos does erupt, it feels earned.
What makesLate Night with the Devilso gripping is not just its scares, butits clarity of purpose.
This is horror with something to say, and it says it without sacrificing entertainment.
In the context of todays media ecosystem, the film feels alarmingly prescient.
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