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The History of the Devil

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2008 | 52 min | Documentary

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for fans of a good haunting and anyone who likes knowing it really happened. The scares come from the creaks and shadows as much as the jumps. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves through the story clearly, at 52 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

The History of the Devil charts the evolution the idea of a supreme embodiment of evil from the time of the ancient gods to the present day. This critical analysis provides insightful and structured analysis of the origins of Devil and the way in which it has been used over the centuries.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Greg Moodie

  • David RobbNarrator
  • Anton LaVeyHimself (archive footage)