Mr. Devil

Mr. Devil

Directed by Pupi Avati

Produced by Duea Film, RAI Cinema

201987 min6.0 / 10

A dark, spiritually charged mystery set in 1950s Italy that grapples with evil, faith, and the ambiguous line between demonic possession and psychological disturbance.

In 1950s Italy, a government official arrives in a rural town to investigate a grisly child murder. The culprit is a young boy who claims he acted in order to kill the Devil itself.

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  • Is Mr. Devil sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Mr. Devil end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Mr. Devil easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Mr. Devil violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is Mr. Devil scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise20

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love22

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Mr. Devil, and what each one shares →

Like Mr. Devil

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Mr. Devil

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Mr. Devil, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Mr. Devil, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Mr. Devil, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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