Aboard a high-speed train, a Nun who lost her faith must perform her first Exorcism on a possessed passenger hellbent on crashing the runaway train.
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- jackmeat14. Juni 2026My quick rating - 4.1/10. Something made me smile when I read the premise of Speed Demon. A runaway high-speed train. A possessed passenger. A nun who has lost her faith. An exorcism performed at 300 km/h. It sounds like someone watched Speed, any Exorcist flick, and maybe one too many late-night horror marathons before deciding, "Why not all of them at once?" The film opens with a dark, dreamlike sequence involving a little girl searching for her father before a woman jolts awake. It does not take long for Speed Demon to explain the trauma behind those nightmares. Nor does it take long to reveal that the woman is Sister Lu (Katie Cassidy), a nun struggling with both her faith and a drinking problem. Honestly, a horror movie nun carrying around enough emotional baggage to qualify for excess airline fees is pretty standard these days. Once the train gets moving, we meet the collection of passengers who will spend the rest of the movie trying very hard not to die. There's a guy saying goodbye to his new girlfriend, who gives him a mysterious gift for the journey, a priest played by William H. Macy, and the scene-stealer of the entire film, young Sofia, played by Sky Vaux Fuller. Sofia is adorable, funny, and somehow tougher than half the adults onboard. Every time she appeared, the movie instantly became more entertaining. The biggest surprise was how much I enjoyed the group dynamic. The characters are undeniably hokey, but there is a genuine charm to the way they interact. Sister Lu's dry humor helps, and the cast's chemistry keeps things watchable even when the story is running low on ideas. Their relationships ended up being my favorite part of the entire movie. Unfortunately, Speed Demon falls into the trap of believing that constant action automatically equals excitement. The action scenes arrive frequently, but they become repetitive surprisingly quickly. Characters run up train cars. Then they run down train cars. Then somebody gets thrown across a train car. Then everyone runs through another train car. After a while, I felt like I had travelled the full length of this train more times than the conductor. Visually, the film is polished and looks far better than many movies of this type. The production values are solid, and the train setting works well enough to maintain some tension. The problem is that all the style in the world cannot make up for a story that doesn't have enough depth beneath the spectacle. And seriously, the ending. Not content with serving a generous helping of Hollywood clichés, Speed Demon grabs the entire bowl, asks for seconds, and somehow still finds room for an overly optimistic sequel tease. Was it great? Not even close. But as a mindless horror watch after a long day at work, it gets the job done. No deep thinking required. Just demons, a train, exorcisms, and enough shots to qualify everyone on board for a pub crawl.
- ርልዪረ4. Juni 2026In an era where horror films often recycle familiar ideas without adding anything new, Speed Demon arrives with a premise so unapologetically outrageous that it becomes impossible to ignore. Directed by Jon Keeyes, the film blends supernatural horror, religious mythology and high-speed thriller elements into a wild ride that feels like a collision between The Exorcist and Speed. The story follows Sister Lu (Katie Cassidy), a troubled nun struggling with her faith, who finds herself trapped aboard a runaway train possessed by the ancient demon Asmodeus. What begins as a standard possession narrative quickly transforms into a frantic battle for survival as the train hurtles toward disaster and the line between faith, guilt and evil becomes increasingly blurred. Katie Cassidy delivers a surprisingly committed performance, bringing emotional depth to a character that could easily have been reduced to genre clichés. Her portrayal of Sister Lu is far from the traditional image of a flawless religious heroine. She is damaged, conflicted and deeply human, which gives the film an emotional core beneath its supernatural chaos. Veteran actor William H. Macy adds credibility and gravitas as Father Novak, an experienced exorcist whose presence elevates every scene he appears in. While the film could arguably have benefited from giving Macy more screen time, his performance provides a welcome sense of authority and experience amid the escalating madness. Visually, Speed Demon exceeds expectations. The confined setting of the train creates a strong sense of claustrophobia, while the cinematography makes effective use of shadows, narrow corridors and the relentless forward momentum of the story. Although some visual effects reveal the limitations of the film's budget, the atmosphere remains consistently engaging. Where Speed Demon struggles is in its tonal balance. At times it seems unsure whether it wants to be a serious supernatural thriller or a knowingly over-the-top B-movie. This inconsistency occasionally weakens the tension and prevents some dramatic moments from reaching their full impact. However, the film's greatest strength lies in its willingness to embrace its own absurdity. By the final act, Speed Demon abandons restraint and fully commits to its outrageous premise, delivering a finale that is energetic, entertaining and unexpectedly memorable. Speed Demon is not a groundbreaking horror masterpiece, nor does it attempt to redefine the genre. Instead, it succeeds as an entertaining and unapologetically pulpy supernatural thriller that understands exactly what kind of movie it wants to be. For fans of old-school genre cinema, religious horror and high-concept thrillers, it offers a welcome reminder that sometimes the most enjoyable films are the ones bold enough to embrace their own madness. A chaotic but entertaining blend of supernatural horror and action-thriller energy, elevated by committed performances and a finale that fully embraces the film's delightfully insane premise.
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Speed Demon wurde am 20. Mai 2026 veröffentlicht.
Regie in Speed Demon führte(n) Jon Keeyes.
Speed Demon hat eine Spielzeit von 1 Std., 36 Min..
Speed Demon wurde produziert von Cecil Chambers, Vanessa Coifman.
Aboard a high-speed train, a Nun who lost her faith must perform her first Exorcism on a possessed passenger hellbent on crashing the runaway train.
Die Hauptcharaktere in Speed Demon sind Sister Lu (Katie Cassidy), Father Novak (William H. Macy), Gabriel (John Patrick Jordan).
Speed Demon ist bewertet mit Not Rated.
Speed Demon ist eine Horror, Action, Suspense Film.