Demon Protocol

Demon Protocol
Poster
Directed byKelly Parks
Written byKelly Parks
Produced by
  • Brian Daley
  • Janice Daley
  • Peter Lugo
  • Leonard McLeod
  • Raymond Montemayor
  • John Niewiadomy
  • Kelly Parks
Starring
CinematographyPeter Lugo
Edited byJohn Niewiadomy
Music bySasikumar B.
Production
company
Late in Life Productions
Distributed byMeridian Releasing Group
Release date
  • March 23, 2018 (2018-03-23)
Running time
60 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Demon Protocol is a 2018 supernatural horror film written and directed by Kelly Parks in his feature film debut. The film stars Gary Graham, Sarah Agor, Caroline Amiguet, David Gerrold and Bethany Regan.

Plot

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After an exorcism goes awry, a religious team is to determine who the demon has possessed.

Cast

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  • Gary Graham as Father Prester J. Bedford
  • Sarah Agor as Silver
  • Caroline Amiguet as Anna Wilson
  • David Gerrold as James McCarthy
  • Bethany Regan as Melanie Santos
  • Tim Baran as David Haber
  • Lexsy McKowen as Camilla
  • Matt Bradford as John Wilson
  • Scott Hopkins as Gregory
  • Christina Alexandra Boyd as Luisa[1]

Production

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The film was produced by Late in Life Productions.[1] It was shot in San Diego, California[2] and is the feature film debut for director Kelly Parks.[3] Parks said while working with Graham, he opted out of the script at times letting his character try something else.[4]

Release

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The film released on March 23, 2018 and streaming on April 9, 2018[1] by Meridian Releasing Group.[5] Kelly Parks uploaded the film on YouTube on November 10, 2022.

Reception

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Mark Longden at We Are Movie Geeks compared the film to The Thing.[6] Jim Morazzini at Voices From The Balcony gave it 3.5 out of 5, claiming it is an "enjoyable watch."[7] A review at Without Your Head was scored 2 out of 5 but claimed the dialogue stands out.[8] Peter Hopkins at Horror Screams Video Vault said it is an "easy to follow story."[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Demon Protocol - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  2. ^ "Demon Protocol (2018) Reviews and overview". Movies and Mania. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
  3. ^ Dillon, Barbra (2017-08-16). "Fanbase Press - Fanbase Press Interviews Filmmaker Kelly Parks on 'Universal Dead' and 'Demon Protocol'". Fanbase Press. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  4. ^ Dillon, Barbra (2018-04-24). "Fanbase Press - Fanbase Press Interviews the Cast and Crew of the Horror Film, 'Demon Protocol'". Fanbase Press. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  5. ^ "FEATURES". Meridian Releasing Group. Retrieved 2023-04-13.
  6. ^ Longden, Mark (2018-04-22). "Demon Protocol - Review". We Are Movie Geeks. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  7. ^ Morazzini, Jim (2018-04-02). "Review: DEMON PROTOCOL (2017) - Voices From The Balcony". Voices From The Balcony. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  8. ^ "Watching Movies - Demon Protocol - Without Your Head". Without Your Head. 2018-06-22. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
  9. ^ Hopkins, Peter (2018-05-23). "Film Review: Demon Protocol (2018) | Horror Screams Video Vault - Supporting Independent Horror". Horror Screams Video Vault. Retrieved 2022-08-31.
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