The Devil on Trial

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

2023 | 81 min | Documentary, Drama, Crime

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans and the curious.
The mood: Dark and gritty, eye-opening.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 21 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; spent 1 week in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 42K people sought it out in the past year