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Constantine (2005): Angels, Demons, and Keanu in His Bag
The Nightshift
PUBLISH DATE

October 14, 2025

DURATION

1:19:56

HOST(S)

Shane Hall, Collin Kennedy, Colin Hall

GUEST(S)

None

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Detective Angela approaches Constantine, a demon hunter, to help her investigate her twin sister's mysterious death. As he digs deeper, he realizes that demons are trying to enter the human world.

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Key Figures
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EPISODE SUMMARY

Keanu Reeves in Constantine (2005) might be the coolest he’s ever been, and this episode is a full breakdown of why this supernatural noir has become one of the most beloved cult films of the 2000s.


We get into the theology, the comic roots, the Gabriel arc, Tilda Swinton’s terrifying performance, the incredible portrayal of Satan, the visual effects that still hold up, the demon designs, and the grounded grit of Keanu’s Constantine.


We also dive into the movie’s impact, why critics didn’t understand it at release, why the fanbase never stopped pushing for a sequel, and how this film might be Keanu’s most slept-on performance.


And yes — we absolutely talk about:

  • Why Tilda Swinton was perfect casting

  • Keanu’s “I don’t care if I die” energy

  • The theology threads this movie sneaks in

  • How this movie nails the vibe better than most comic adaptations

  • The Devil scene (still one of the GOATs)

  • Why Constantine might be even better on rewatch

This one is an all-timer. Nightshift is clocking in.

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