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The Devil on Trial

The Devil on Trial
★ 5.9/10•2023•1h 21m•R•Documentary•Drama•Crime

Did the devil do it?

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.

Chris Holt · Director

Chris Holt · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 21m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 17, 2023

Actors

Carlo Adamo

Carlo Adamo

Father Dennis

Hannah Mae Beatty

Hannah Mae Beatty

Debbie Glatzel

David Glanzer

Self

Debbie Glatzel

Self

Foster Hamilton

David Glatzel

Adam Hunt

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Arne Cheyenne Johnson

Self

Kathy Rupcic

Kathy Rupcic

Judy Glatzel

Victor Serfaty

Victor Serfaty

Ed Warren

Susannah Spearin

Lorraine Warren

Beckett Stortini

Carl Glatzer Jr.

Raine Van Elsacker

Alan Glatzel

Mike D. Smith

Mike D. Smith

Demon (uncredited)

Ed Warren

Ed Warren

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Lorraine Warren

Lorraine Warren

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tony Spera

Tony Spera

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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