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The Devil on Trial
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The Devil on Trial

2023-10-17 · 81 min · ★ 5.9

Documentary · Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Chris Holt
Production companies
Dorothy St Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Carlo AdamoCarlo AdamoFather Dennis
Hannah Mae BeattyHannah Mae BeattyDebbie Glatzel
David GlanzerSelf
Debbie GlatzelSelf
Foster HamiltonDavid Glatzel
Adam HuntArne Cheyenne Johnson
Arne Cheyenne JohnsonArne Cheyenne JohnsonSelf
Kathy RupcicKathy RupcicJudy Glatzel
Victor SerfatyVictor SerfatyEd Warren
Susannah SpearinLorraine Warren
Beckett StortiniCarl Glatzer Jr.
Raine Van ElsackerAlan Glatzel
Mike D. SmithMike D. SmithDemon (uncredited)
Ed WarrenEd WarrenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lorraine WarrenLorraine WarrenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tony SperaTony SperaSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)

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