The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial

2023 · 81 min · EN · R · 5.9 (99 votes)
Dir. Chris Holt · Starring Carlo Adamo, Hannah Mae Beatty, David Glanzer, Debbie Glatzel, Foster Hamilton, Adam Hunt · Music Tom Howe

“Did the devil do it?”

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Explore the first – and only – time “demonic possession” has officially been used as a defense in a U.S. murder trial. Including firsthand accounts of alleged devil possession and a shocking murder, this extraordinary story forces reflection on our fear of the unknown.

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This film delivers a chilling, thought-provoking experience, blending the stark reality of a criminal trial with the unsettling specter of the supernatural. It's a tense, mysterious journey into the unknown, forcing viewers to grapple with profound questions of belief, justice, and the boundaries of human understanding. Expect an unsettling, steady burn.

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