SPEED DEMON

Speed Demon (2026)

Directed by: Jon Keeyes

The plot involves a faithless nun who must perform her first exorcism aboard a speed train. A lot of protocols are bound to be broken.

Marketed as a horror thriller, 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 is nowhere near that. The makeup looks like a prank. The visual effects aren’t believable. The demon resembles a zombie from a pirated Michael Jackson Thriller music video.

How can something be unserious, hilarious, and adventurous at the same time?

 While it’s hard to take the movie seriously, it offers a lot of other things that will keep you surprised and onboard.

As the train literally keeps moving, so does the adventure inside it. Whenever you’re about to let go, the movie speeds in with another gimmick.

The lead actress pulls off a performance worthy to be taken seriously. Katie Cassidy has striking facial features and expressions that work well on screen and for the story.

Her role as an “alcoholic” nun and her sanity drive the narrative forward. In fact, there’s a scene where she encourages everyone to drink wine for safety. She is unapologetic and resourceful.

Other characters include a snatcher, self-declared asshole, sheltered kid, feisty girlfriend, and weak-hearted boyfriend. Even if their arcs aren’t deeply explored, their desire for change is evident. They all seek for growth and redemption.

The visuals may not suit the big-screen experience, but the story is really something else.

There’s untapped comedy waiting to be unleashed. Some actions and moments come off as unintentionally campy, like when 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 meets 𝘟-𝘔𝘦𝘯. Some lines can be witty, like when the priest links possession with alcoholism.

Surrounded by religious beliefs and rituals, the movie finds unconventional ways to break tradition and challenge them. The ending delivers an exciting payoff that feels bigger than its initial plot.

Fasten your seatbelt for the twists and turns that 𝘚𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯 is about to derail into.

𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍

Cast: Katie Cassidy, William H. Macy, John Patrick Jordan, Michael Emery, Sabrina Schlegel-Mejia, Sari Arambulo

Screenplay by: Domenico Salvaggio

Presented by: Triumphant Pictures, RainMaker Films

Release Date: May 20, 2026 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews