
Nightcrawler(2014)
When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.


“They say the crimes were satanic. The truth may be scarier.”
The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual.

Colin Firth
Ron Lax

Reese Witherspoon
Pam Hobbs

Dane DeHaan
Chris Morgan

Mireille Enos
Vicki Hutcherson

Bruce Greenwood
Judge David Burnett

Elias Koteas
Jerry Driver

Stephen Moyer
John Fogelman

Alessandro Nivola
Terry Hobbs

Amy Ryan
Margaret Lax

Robert Baker
Detective Bryn Ridge
Devil's Knot is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2013 exploring themes of child murder, satanism, diner, knife, arkansas, biography. Directed by Atom Egoyan, it stars Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Dane DeHaan. The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual.
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