First Appearance: Night of the Demons (1988)
Portrayed by: Amelia Kinkade
Kill Count: 20+ (across the series)
Tier: Third Class
Who Is Angela Franklin?
Angela Franklin started as a misunderstood goth teen — shy, theatrical, and obsessed with the occult. But one Halloween night at Hull House changed everything. After leading a séance, she becomes possessed by a demon, and what emerges is no longer Angela — but a seductive, snarling, sadistic entity hungry for souls.
Once possessed, Angela becomes a permanent host for demonic evil, returning film after film to slaughter partygoers with supernatural powers and corrupted charm. She’s not just a killer — she’s a gatekeeper between the living and the damned, dragging victims into the abyss through temptation, mutilation, and madness.
Night of the Demons (1988)
Angela invites a group of teens to an abandoned funeral home — Hull House — for a Halloween party. After performing a séance, a demon is unleashed, possessing Angela first. She transforms from a quiet loner to a gliding, demonic force with a wicked grin and a rotted soul.
She stalks and seduces victims with hypnotic dances and eerie whispers, before brutally murdering them or turning them into demons. Notable scenes include her lipstick possession gag, where a girl inserts a tube of lipstick into her breast in surreal, body-horror fashion.
Angela’s movements, makeup, and snarling voice make her one of the most unnerving supernatural villains of the 1980s.
Night of the Demons 2 (1994)
Angela returns — this time targeting a nearby Catholic girls’ school. When a group of students heads to Hull House (now sealed off with holy water), Angela reawakens and begins possessing teens again.
Her powers grow — she can teleport, levitate, shape-shift, and manipulate minds. She poses as a nun, taunts priests, and even vomits acid. Amelia Kinkade returns with full force, now portraying Angela as a gleeful demon queen, fully aware of her power and relishing every kill.
Night of the Demons 3: Demon House (1997)
Angela lures another group of misfit teens to Hull House, continuing her reign of demonic terror. The third entry dials up the gore and practical effects, but Angela remains the constant — the slinking, sardonic heart of the franchise.
By this point, she’s almost mythical in presence — her name whispered in fear, her house avoided by locals. The kills are brutal, with more possession, decapitations, and grotesque transformations.
Night of the Demons (2009 Remake)
Angela is reimagined in the remake, played by Shannon Elizabeth. The story is similar — a Halloween party at a mansion, demonic possession, and mayhem — but this Angela is more glamorous and less gothic, losing some of the original’s eerie strangeness.
While the film includes nods to the original (lipstick scene, Hull House mythology), it doesn’t quite capture the surreal menace that Amelia Kinkade brought to the role. Fans of the original still hail the ‘80s Angela as the definitive version.
Personality & Traits
- Demonic Seductress: Uses sexuality, charm, and hypnosis to lure victims.
- Possession & Transformation: Can infect others and turn them into hideous demons.
- Wickedly Playful: Delivers cruel jokes and eerie whispers before slaughtering her prey.
- Visually Iconic: Pale face, jet-black hair, slinky dress, and ghastly demonic makeup.
- Unholy Powers: Levitation, fire manipulation, acid vomit, shape-shifting.
Legacy & Trivia
- Cult Queen: Angela is one of horror’s most underrated villains — blending The Exorcist, Evil Dead, and Hellraiser vibes.
- Amelia Kinkade: A trained dancer, her strange, gliding movements in the original film are part of what made Angela feel so otherworldly.
- Practical FX: The original trilogy is known for gross, gooey, imaginative practical gore — and Angela is often at the center of it.
- Halloween Favorite: Night of the Demons is a go-to for October horror marathons and midnight screenings.
Other Appearances
- Comic Adaptations: Night of the Demons comics and art prints feature Angela prominently.
- Merchandise: Angela has been immortalized in enamel pins, custom figures, VHS art, T-shirts, and fan tattoos.
- Fan Films: Angela continues to appear in horror tributes and indie shorts, especially around Halloween.
League Placement for Angela Franklin
Third Class
She wanted a Halloween party…
Now she’s throwing one for the damned.
Once you cross Hull House’s gate, you’re already dead.