Dirt Devil - "The Exorcist" by ANDY Awards 2012

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TitleThe Exorcist
Campaign You Know When It's The Devil
Advertiser Dirt Devil
Brand Dirt Devil
PostedJune 2011
Business Sector Small Appliances & Home Accessories
Tagline Youknow when it's the devil.
Media Type Television
AI Description The ad juxtaposes a classic horror scenario with a humorous twist. It opens with a priest entering a dimly lit, foggy environment, reminiscent of a horror film setting. As he enters the house, suspense builds with dim lighting and an eerie atmosphere, enhanced by a woman appearing to be possessed, floating against the ceiling. Tension continues to escalate until a humorous reveal shows that the cause of the floating effect is a powerful Dirt Devil vacuum upstairs, suggesting it's so strong that it can even imitate demonic possession. The ad concludes with an elderly lady happily vacuuming and the clever tagline, 'You know when it’s the devil.' This mix of horror and humor is visually striking and effectively ties back to the brand's identity.
Director Andreas Roth
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