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The Demon Files

  • TV Series
  • 2015–
  • TV-14
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5.0/10
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The Demon Files (2015)
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A godly team of paranormal investigators investigate supposed demonic possessions and demons in houses to see if exorcism is needed for ailing families.A godly team of paranormal investigators investigate supposed demonic possessions and demons in houses to see if exorcism is needed for ailing families.A godly team of paranormal investigators investigate supposed demonic possessions and demons in houses to see if exorcism is needed for ailing families.

  • Stars
    • Sean Austin
    • Ralph Sarchie
    • Juli Tapken
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    315
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    • Stars
      • Sean Austin
      • Ralph Sarchie
      • Juli Tapken
    • 23User reviews
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    Sean Austin
    Sean Austin
    • Self
    • 2015
    Ralph Sarchie
    • Self
    • 2015
    Juli Tapken
    Juli Tapken
    • Mother
    • 2015
    Kayne Ates
    • Self
    • 2015
    Mark Stabinski
    • Self
    • 2015
    Debra Aguayo
    • Self
    • 2015
    Mike Dolan
    • Self
    • 2015
    Brian McCauley
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    6fdc2

    Typical "Reality" claptrap

    It's cherry-picked bits and pieces spliced for sensational effect, just like the rest of the genre.

    While I am disinclined dismiss Sarchie as unknowledgeable or ineffective, I do have to sincerely question the veracity of anyone of his alleged caliber that would have any tolerance for the sensationalism and promotion of intrigue for this type of work. The show becomes an enticement for precisely what he claims to warn against, by way of ineffective fear tactics.

    Having watched the first three episodes and heard about how they "feel" a cold spot when they have been running up and down stairs to the point of perspiration; is not evidence, it's hearsay... measure it! Claims that a light anomaly on a recording must be spirit because dust doesn't move that way and cant change size... seriously? Is there any realization of the fluid dynamics of air, or the physics of light in refraction here? After all, your not watching a particle change or roll, but an anomaly of light. Sarchie may be able to learn a great deal here by taking up smoking a pipe in the early morning or late afternoon and just observing.

    The ubiquitous granting of power to objects to be doorways to "evil" and all the episodes going straight to provoking situations are disturbing at very least. These people should be all too aware that when you call something enough, sooner or later something is likely to answer (whether it was originally there or not)... not to mention the more you practice, the better your get. Any time you open up a conversation in this type of circumstance; it IS an INVITATION!

    While the program is somewhat interesting, it could only be found captivating by the most superstitious of personalities. The best rating I could possibly give at present would be a 6, and trying preserve some modicum of respect for the team.
    8chance-rush

    Not just another ghost show

    It is good to see Ralph Sarchie and his crew investigating and going after true evil. The TV is inundated with ghost hunters but now, there is someone who has a recorded past of really dealing with demons and oppression/possession. Ralph is a NO BS Former NYC Police Sergeant and his passion for what he does is just as intense and just as real and no BS as you can get... Tough and tough love... for what he does with his team to help those in real spiritual need. This goes beyond ghosts, beyond bumps in the night... this is a fight for sanity and soul and Ralph Sarchie and his team are there to help.

    This is not only good entertainment... This is real...
    greenslade98

    What I've been waiting for

    I have never commented or wrote anything on IMDb before but I've been waiting for a program like this for a very very long time a paranormal program thats about demonic hauntings only. I've not watched this yet but as i said its the type of show I've been waiting for, and I'm a bit gutted that there only seems to be 3 episodes. All other paranormal shows feature demons but there isn't a show dedicated solely to the phenomena. From what I've been reading and learning recently demonic hauntings are on the rise and i think people should be aware whether they believe or not. Or at least look at the user reviews for this program and see that it seems popular with people that watch other paranormal programs on Destination America and keep it running.., I'm going to watch the 3 episodes now and keep my fingers crossed that Destination America rethinks its decision or broadcast another show on the topic. Paranormal Survivor and Witness, A Haunting The Haunted are great shows that I'd like to see more of.

    OK will watch and write my first EVER review.
    1fallguy_jack

    The scariest thing is he used to be a cop with a gun

    I'll admit that I've never seen a ghost show that was good, and credit where credit is due, this show isn't like other ghost shows in it's approach or atmosphere.

    But you have to be kidding me that all these people give it 10 stars. Maybe they're part of the show or trying to get out of some tickets in trade. Which brings us to the title of the review;

    How on earth did this guy not only get to be an armed cop, but a sergeant at that. They must have been desperate where he worked.

    Anyways, it's half jerry springer, half Christian .. something - I don't wanna say propaganda because it's soo lame, I don't know who it's supposed to fool. But apparently this no nonsense show seems to hinge on religious nonsense and silly zero dollar effects.

    Conveniently one internet printed standard exorcism fits all, and we even get the benefit of finding out a religion is actually right and that the power of Christ compels demons.

    Phew, no more need to think with thingy between ears...
    1brandonwhitton

    Utter rubbish

    I do enjoy reality based shows exploring the paranormal. Unfortunately The Demon Files is more fiction and wishful thinking than anything else. The team is led by a wannabe demonologist who sees the demonic in even the most mundane occurrences - ie. lets look at a digital thermometer and the moment the rising temperature reads 66.6 he takes it as evidence of demonic influence. Had the camera stayed on the thermometer just a little longer we would most likely have seen the temperature change to a rather less demonic looking temperature. The old adage about a broken clock being right twice a day comes to mind here!

    As far as I am aware Ralph Sarchie has no formal qualifications in demonology, nor does he have the qualifications required, or the church sanctioned authority to conduct exorcisms. Nevertheless we see him conducting rituals of dubious efficacy on the gullible individuals that he investigates. Whether the presence of Sarchie's team helps the families that are seeking help is very much in doubt.

    The Demon Files falls short in almost every respect. It has little to hold the interest of viewers. There is no demonic activity evident in any of the episodes. Only the most gullible viewer would believe the mundane occurrences and wild imaginings that are passed off as evidence by Sarchie's team. I am a believer in demonic activity, but there is no evidence of it in this show. Sarchie's posturings hold little credibility. It is a wonder that any network would give this man a show.

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      The movie "Deliver us from Evil" must be about Ralph, as the actor Eric Bana plays a police officer named Ralph Sarchie and it is about demon possession. Eric even nails Ralph's voice and accent.

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