What’s worse than getting dumped? For Will, it’s finding out that his new place is haunted. Now faced with a quarter-life crisis and a house full of spirits, Will must figure out how to make things right with his ex-girlfriend AND banish the sacrifice-seeking demon residing in his house.

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Video Quality

The film debuts on Blu-Ray with a 1080p presentation in its original 2.00:1 aspect ratio that holds up quite well. The movie has a natural color palette that is deftly saturated, especially in the clothing and certain aspects of the production design. You will discover a nice amount of detail and clarity in the background. The transfer provides respectable black levels that do not succumb to crush or other shortcomings. Objects are largely defined in the shadows and showcase some depth with only occasional banding at hand. There is a slight loss in detail when it comes to some of the panning shots in the basement, but it is not a consistent issue. There is no overwhelming damage or digital noise in this transfer. You can observe the subtle textures on display within the house which makes it feel lived in. Shudder has treated this one well.

Audio Quality

Sorry About the Demon arrives on Blu-Ray with a strategically executed DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track that deploys all the sounds without a hiccup. Dialogue and sound effects are evenly balanced throughout the duration. While not particularly raucous, the movie comes alive in the third act when confronting demonic forces, and the environmental sounds provide an appropriate atmosphere for the story. The soundtrack and score come through with strong fidelity so nothing ever sounds lacking. All elements play well together where nothing gets drowned out in the track. Surround channels provide some welcome decent activity with the noises in the house. The track’s low end provides some texture when things come alive. The track never comes up short thanks to careful handling from Shudder. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided.

Special Features

Audio Commentary: Writer/director Emily Hagins and actor Jon Michael Simpson provide a track that provides some great insights into the production process, the background with the talent, the shooting locations, filming during the pandemic, and more.

Deleted Scenes: A 13-minute selection of unused footage is provided in a partially unfinished form.

Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery

Original Trailer (1:46)

Booklet: A multi-page booklet featuring an essay from film critic Amber T is provided here. This piece gives a well-rounded analysis of the themes of the film.

Final Thoughts

Sorry About the Demon is a lighthearted entry into the ghostly possession genre. There are still enough chilling moments to keep you wary of bumps in the middle of the night, but there is a strong tendency towards comedy. The laughs are rarely uproarious, but you will keep a fairly consistent smirk on your face. Even though it may not stick with you for a long time, it is worth a watch if you need something less serious during spooky season. Shudder has released a Blu-Ray featuring a very good A/V presentation and a welcome assortment of special features. Recommended

Sorry About the Demon is currently available to purchase on Standard Edition Blu-Ray or with a Limited Edition Slipcover exclusively through Vinegar Syndrome.

Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.

Disclaimer: Shudder and OCN Distribution have supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.