[1] The film is inspired by the causal determinism concept of the same name as formulated by Pierre-Simon Laplace and free will plays a central role in the plot.
[2] The Laplace's Demon relies heavily on rear-projection (rather than the today more common chroma key/green screen) to insert the actors into the environments.
[3] ComicsVerse was overall positive towards The Laplace's Demon and noted the distinct visual style but found the ending unsatisfying.
[5] SciFiNow called the film "elegant" and pointed out its rigorous philosophy compared to other death trap movies such as Final Destination.
[6] Goomba Stomp compared it to an episode of The Twilight Zone and found it a "bizarre but wildly distinctive film".