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The Devil on Trial

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.

20231h 21mRDocumentary, Drama, Crime

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About The Devil on Trial

Directors
Chris Holt
Cast
Carlo Adamo, Hannah Mae Beatty, David Glanzer, Debbie Glatzel, Foster Hamilton, Adam Hunt
Genres
Documentary, Drama, Crime
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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