To better understand the creature's origins and the atmosphere of the original film, watch this detailed retrospective:
In the original 1988 film, the summoner, Ed Harley, eventually starts feeling the pain and seeing the actions of the demon as it kills its targets. A modern feature could expand this into a mechanic or narrative device:
: The summoner doesn't just see the kills; they are forced to experience the fear and memories of the victim right before they die. This emphasizes the theme that "when you seek vengeance, you become the monster".
: To maintain the summoner's control, they must offer a "piece of their soul" or a physical sacrifice to the witch Haggis every time they want to redirect the demon, making the cost of revenge tangible and escalating.
