A 'wild and freaky' horror film that bagged a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score upon its release last year is now earning rave reviews as fans realise it's available for home streaming.

Late Night with the Devil, which hit the big screens in 2023, offers a fresh take on the found footage horror genre. The bulk of the film presents what appears to be a recording of a live US talk show broadcast from 1977.

The movie is interspersed with black and white snippets showing behind-the-scenes interactions between host Jack Delroy, portrayed by David Dastmalchian, his producers, and guests. One such guest is a young girl supposedly possessed by an otherworldly spirit.

According to the film's synopsis, Johnny Carson's rival, Jack Delroy, hosts a syndicated talk show 'Night Owls', a long-time favourite among insomniacs nationwide.
David Dastmalchian in Late Night with the Devil (
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IFC Films)

However, following the tragic death of Jack's beloved wife, the show's ratings have taken a nosedive. In a desperate bid to revive his fortunes, Jack plans an unprecedented Halloween special on October 31st, 1977, oblivious to the fact that he's about to unleash evil into American living rooms, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Late Night with the Devil boasts a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, with a whopping 97% rating on the site.

Fans can even stream the film for free by taking advantage of a 7-day free trial on the horror-specialist platform Shudder, which is available as an add-on subscription via Amazon Prime video.
One of the show's guests summons a spirit (
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IFC Films)

The release on streaming platforms means a new wave of movie buffs can now savour the highly acclaimed flick. One thrilled viewer took to social media, exclaiming: "What a wild, freaky night at the movies."

Another recent convert to the film's growing fanbase penned their thoughts online, predicting its future status as an iconic film. They enthused: "Inventive, original film set during the 1970's when America was dabbling with the occult, Late Night With The Devil as a metaphor for the price of fame, and a genuine horror movie.

"While there aren't that many jump scares, the build up to all hell breaking loose was masterfully executed. It's part Paddy Chayefsky's Network meets The Original Exorcist. Satirical and scary at the same time. It's destined to be a cult classic."

Late Night with the Devil is streaming now on Shudder, also available as an add-on subscription via Amazon Prime Video.