On Halloween night in 1977, the producers of the hit show “Night Owls” were facing a ratings crisis. Desperate to boost viewership during sweeps week, they came up with a daring plan to tap into the cultural obsession with the occult. The result was a show filled with spectacle and intrigue, featuring a medium, a skeptic, a parapsychologist, and a girl believed to be possessed by demons.
The master tapes of this infamous episode have been unearthed, giving viewers a rare glimpse into the world of late-night television in the 1970s. The characters in the show are eerily familiar, with the abrasive skeptic Carmichael the Conjurer resembling real-life debunker James Randi, and the parapsychologist drawing parallels to the controversial book “Michelle Remembers” about satanic ritual abuse.
As the film unfolds at the pace of the original “Night Owls” episode, viewers are transported back in time to experience the thrill and terror of live television. The inclusion of backstage footage adds an extra layer of realism, immersing the audience in the chilling atmosphere of the show.
While the film may move slowly at times, it effectively captures the essence of 1970s horror and suspense. For those brave enough to watch, “Late Night With the Devil” offers a unique and immersive viewing experience that blurs the line between reality and fiction. So buckle up and prepare to be captivated by this spine-tingling journey into the unknown.
