Devil's Knot

Devil's Knot

They say the crimes were satanic. The truth may be scarier.

Directed by Atom Egoyan

Produced by Worldview Entertainment

2013114 min6.2 / 10

A grim, legally-focused true-crime drama about wrongful conviction and moral ambiguity in a small Arkansas town gripped by satanic panic.

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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  • Is Devil's Knot sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Devil's Knot scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is Devil's Knot easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Devil's Knot violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does Devil's Knot end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity81

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Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love30

How much audiences actually like it

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