Late Night with The Devil is a 2023 Australian Found Footage? Horror film, written and directed by the brother duo Cameron and Colin Cairnes. The pair are known as the creators behind such films as 100 Bloody Acres (2012), and Scare Campaign (2016). The film is inspired by an episode of the Australian talk show The Don Lane Show (1975-83) starring Uri Geller and Dorris Stokes. A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. Poised as a recently discovered master tape of the notorious live broadcast of the fictional late-night talk show Night Owls with Jack Delroy from Halloween 1977, Late Night with the Devil oozes nostalgic 70s charm with every available second of screentime. From the wardrobe and hairstyles to the washed-out colour schemes, and even the scripted comedy back and forth between host and sidekick delivers the very epitome of the era’s talk shows. …show more content…
Featuring an incredibly realistic depiction of 70s TV, the analog aesthetics are meticulously replicated with authenticity. From colour calibration issues that cause a slight colour bleed, low-resolution image blur, and tight 4:3 ratio, the film's visuals tie every nostalgic element into a believably cohesive recreation. However, the film isn't afraid to shatter this facade when needed, introducing a black-and-white, fly-on-the-wall perspective on the events that occurred behind the scenes and between commercial breaks. Reverting to a standard 16:9 fullscreen ratio, this sudden change in perspective propels the viewer away from the illusion of being an audience member and provides a more in-depth look behind the scenes of the show. These inter-spliced interludes feel reminiscent of the 1981 shockumentary The Killing of America, offering a stark and impactful contrast that greatly increases the raw nature of these