The Devil's Candy
Seen it?2016 | 80 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Barbarian or The Exorcist, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$772K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Byrne
- Ethan EmbryJesse
- Shiri ApplebyAstrid
- Pruitt Taylor VinceRay
- Kiara GlascoZooey
- Tony AmendolaLeonard
- Leland OrserTV Preacher
- Oryan LandaDeputy Hernandez
- Craig NighRealtor
- Marco PerellaSgt. Investigator Davis
- Mylinda RoyerDeputy Winnie