# Late Night with the Devil (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/late-night-with-the-devil/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Critic Score | 96% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.5/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Colin Cairnes |
| Genres | Horror |
| Runtime | 130 min |
| Festival premiere | SXSW 2023 |

## Quick answer

Late Night with the Devil (2023) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. David Dastmalchian's increasingly unhinged talk-show host anchors this found-footage throwback, and the retro broadcast  Critics and audiences diverge (96% critic vs 68% audience). Metascore 72/100. Directed by Colin Cairnes.

## Critics consensus

David Dastmalchian's increasingly unhinged talk-show host anchors this found-footage throwback, and the retro broadcast conceit gives familiar possession scares a genuinely unsettling new frame.

## Synopsis

Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However,...

## Cast

David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Fayssal Bazzi, Ian Bliss

## Accolades

Premiered at SXSW 2023.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Late Night with the Devil worth watching?**
Late Night with the Devil holds a 75% Celluloid Score. David Dastmalchian's increasingly unhinged talk-show host anchors this found-footage throwback, and the retro broadcast conceit gives familiar possession scares a genuinely unsettling new frame.

**What is Late Night with the Devil about?**
Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls' that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However,...

**Who directed Late Night with the Devil?**
Late Night with the Devil (2023) was directed by Colin Cairnes.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Late Night with the Devil?**
75% — the average of five public sources: critics 96%, audience 68%, Metascore 72/100, Letterboxd 3.5/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch Late Night with the Devil?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Late Night with the Devil page for current options.

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