The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial

Did the devil do it?

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Release Date

10/17/2023

Runtime

81 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

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Revenue

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A gripping true-crime investigation that blurs the line between psychological horror and legal proceeding, examining a bizarre murder case where demonic possession became a courtroom defense. It's unsettling and thought-provoking in equal measure, pulling you into the murky space between faith, mental illness, and criminal responsibility.

Mood

UnsettlingContemplativeTenseDread-soaked

Themes

JusticeFaithCrime

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

Documentary-likeHandheld

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Graphic violence

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