demonic

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Regardless, standout performances such as Daniel Camargo’s compelling prince, Léa Fleytoux’s fabulously arrow-sharp Firebird and Patrick Frenette’s demonic sorcerer held the stage with impressive individuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

They worked it downfield, through the puddles, through and around the demonic Italian players, over halfway and into the enemy 22.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Andy and Barbara Muschietti, co-creators of HBO’s prequel drama about Stephen King’s demonic clown, flavor the scarefest with themes of fascism, bigotry and the loss of innocence.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Franco has been “demonized,” but he wasn’t demonic, Mr. Payne says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

Specifically the famous, terrifying scene from The Shining where Jack Nicholson’s demonic smile and bulging eyes appear through a splintered door.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed