Late Night with the Devil

Right now you can watch Late Night with the Devil in Australia on Netflix and Shudder, and in the US on Hulu and Philo — and it holds up to as much attention as you give it. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 2,169 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for David Dastmalchian — one of the stronger performances out there right now. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Late Night with the Devil is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The writing in Late Night with the Devil treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. A live broadcast of a late-night talk show in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. David Dastmalchian and Laura Gordon lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It was released in 2024. The performances in Late Night with the Devil do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, Late Night with the Devil delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. David Dastmalchian is the centre of it, and it is one of their strongest performances on record. The patience it asks of you early on is paid back with interest.