The Devil on Trial

Name: The Devil on Trial
Genre: Documentary, Drama, Crime
Released: 2023-10-17
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Carlo Adamo, Hannah Mae Beatty, David Glanzer, Debbie Glatzel, Foster Hamilton

2023·Movie·R·81 min·★ 5.8(92)

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“Did the devil do it?”

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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About The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial is a 2023 English-language documentary, drama and crime film directed by Chris Holt. The cast is led by Carlo Adamo, Hannah Mae Beatty, David Glanzer. It has a runtime of 1h 21m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

The Devil on Trial was produced by Dorothy St Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 17, 2023, and carries a R certification.

Director: Chris Holt
Writers: Chris Holt
Release date: October 17, 2023
OTT release: October 17, 2023
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Dorothy St Pictures

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The Devil on Trial cast & crew

The Devil on Trial was directed by Chris Holt and written by Chris Holt.

The cast features Carlo Adamo as Father Dennis, Hannah Mae Beatty as Debbie Glatzel, David Glanzer as Self, Debbie Glatzel as Self, Foster Hamilton as David Glatzel, and Adam Hunt as Arne Cheyenne Johnson.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tom Howe, cinematography is by Brendan McGinty, and it was produced by Sam Starbuck and Hattie Bridges-Webb.

Is The Devil on Trial worth watching?

The Devil on Trial holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 92 ratings, a more divisive documentary films.

At 1h 21m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy documentary, drama, and crime, The Devil on Trial is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Devil on Trial

In United States, you can stream The Devil on Trial on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.

It first became available to stream digitally on October 17, 2023.

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