"To stop a devil, you must summon a bigger one."
Constantine: City of Demons - The Movie - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Abraca-fucking-dabra.
— John Constantine
Context:
Said during a moment of casting a spell, highlighting his blue-collar approach to wizardry.
Meaning:
Encapsulates John's cynical, irreverent attitude toward the mystical arts. He treats magic as a dirty job rather than a divine gift.
No price is too high when it comes to my little girl.
— Chas Chandler
Context:
Chas pleading with John to help him save Trish at the beginning of the film.
Meaning:
Sets up the central tragedy of the film. Chas is willing to pay any price, unaware that the price will be his own memories of his family's love.
Tell me that after you've paid it, mate.
— John Constantine
Context:
John's grim response to Chas's declaration that he would pay any price.
Meaning:
Foreshadows the heartbreaking ending. John knows from experience that the "price" of magic is always higher and more personal than anyone expects.
This is on you, John Constantine.
— Chas Chandler
Context:
When the situation looks dire and they are trapped by demons.
Meaning:
A moment of accusation that pierces John's armor, reinforcing his guilt and responsibility for the danger his friends are in.