Unravelling the Enigma Behind ‘Late Night with the Devil’

In the haunting tale of ‘Late Night With the Devil,’ David Dastmalchian masterfully portrays Jack Delroy, a 1970s late-night TV host who resorts to the occult in a desperate attempt to save his failing show. As the story unfolds, Delroy’s world spirals into a nightmare, blurring the lines between reality and horror, leading to a shocking climax that leaves audiences in shock.

Delroy’s desperation drives him to make a dangerous decision: he invites Lilly D’Abo, a young woman rescued from a satanic cult, and medium June Ross-Mitchell to channel the devil on live television. What follows is a terrifying descent into chaos as the broadcast becomes a battleground between light and darkness. The studio fills with sinister signs of malevolent forces, and the tension escalates with each passing moment, pushing the boundaries of sanity.

Image Courtesy: Prime Video

Tragedy strikes relentlessly as the cast and crew fall victim to the dark forces unleashed by Delroy’s ill-fated gamble. Lives are shattered, and innocence is lost as the occult’s influence grows stronger, leading Delroy to face the horrifying consequences of his Faustian deal. 

In a gut-wrenching twist, Delroy realises he is merely a pawn in a much deadlier game than he ever imagined, forced to confront the demons within himself.

Image Courtesy: IMDb

As the film concludes, viewers are left with lingering questions about Delroy’s fate. Did he succumb to the darkness, or did he find redemption? The film’s chilling end invites reflection on Delroy’s tragic journey, highlighting themes of human frailty and the irresistible pull of temptation. Through Delroy’s descent into madness, ‘Late Night With the Devil’ explores the terrifying consequences of crossing into the unknown.

–Farheen Ali