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The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial

Did the devil do it?

20235.81h 21m

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.

Directed by Chris Holt
Written by Chris Holt
Produced by Hattie Bridges-Webb
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Top Cast

Carlo Adamo

Carlo Adamo

Father Dennis

Hannah Mae Beatty

Hannah Mae Beatty

Debbie Glatzel

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David Glanzer

Self

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Debbie Glatzel

Self

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Foster Hamilton

David Glatzel

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Adam Hunt

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Self

Kathy Rupcic

Kathy Rupcic

Judy Glatzel

Victor Serfaty

Victor Serfaty

Ed Warren

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Susannah Spearin

Lorraine Warren

Themes & Keywords

exorcisminterviewfamily dramadocudramaexorcistdemonic possessionmind possessionamateur footagecriminal trialcrime documentaryinformative

About The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial is a documentary, drama, crime film released in 2023 exploring themes of exorcism, interview, family drama, docudrama, exorcist, demonic possession. Directed by Chris Holt, it stars Carlo Adamo, Hannah Mae Beatty, David Glanzer. 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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