Netflix originals have always been the biggest draw for the streaming juggernaut, and their true crime documentary offerings have been so popular that they've been spoofed by both "Black Mirror," and the brilliant satirical mockumentary series "American Vandal." Released just in time for the Halloween season, the latest documentary, "The Devil on Trial," has been dominating the top 10 charts across the globe. The film is the latest from Peabody Award-winning and three-time BAFTA-nominated British writer, director, and producer, Chris Holt, and tackles the first and only time demonic possession was used as a defense in an American murder trial. Taking place in 1981, the trial made headlines as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, as 19-year-old Arne Cheyenne Johnson claimed that he was not guilty in the murder of his landlord, Alan Bono, because he was possessed at the time of the killing.
If this plot sounds eerily familiar, it's...
If this plot sounds eerily familiar, it's...
- 10/25/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The disturbing real story behind Netflix’s demonic documentary The Devil on Trial.
The Devil on Trial is an insufficient and over-sensationalized depiction of events that appear very explainable without involving the supernatural.
Beginning with an eleven-year-old boy’s alleged demonic possession, the documentary progresses to a murder case in which the accused claimed to have been under similar possession throughout his crime.
Overall, The Devil on Trial is worthwhile for those prepared to believe in such things, but others easily avoid it.
The Devil on Trial: Who Is David Glatzel, and What Has Been Happening to Him? Digital Spy
Most of the film focuses on David Glatzel and his family, into which Johnson eventually marries. Glatzel believes he was possessed by the demon when he was 11 years old. Interviews with him and his family express the story, heightened by dramatic reenactment and scary music.
The young Glatzel supported his...
The Devil on Trial is an insufficient and over-sensationalized depiction of events that appear very explainable without involving the supernatural.
Beginning with an eleven-year-old boy’s alleged demonic possession, the documentary progresses to a murder case in which the accused claimed to have been under similar possession throughout his crime.
Overall, The Devil on Trial is worthwhile for those prepared to believe in such things, but others easily avoid it.
The Devil on Trial: Who Is David Glatzel, and What Has Been Happening to Him? Digital Spy
Most of the film focuses on David Glatzel and his family, into which Johnson eventually marries. Glatzel believes he was possessed by the demon when he was 11 years old. Interviews with him and his family express the story, heightened by dramatic reenactment and scary music.
The young Glatzel supported his...
- 10/19/2023
- by Mantisha
- https://dailyresearchplot.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/new-sam
This week marks the theatrical release of Deliver Us from Evil, the latest horror film from Sinister director Scott Derrickson. Based on true events, the film follows New York police officer Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana), who begins investigating a series of disturbing and inexplicable crimes.
He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Before you head to your local theater to be spooked by this summer’s most anticipated horror film, we thought it only fitting that we first prime you up with a look at 10 real-life stories of demonic possession, which prove that the real world is a whole lot more horrifying than anything that we’ve ever been witness to on the big screen.
So proceed with caution because the shit you’re about to read is as nightmare-inducing as it gets!
He joins forces with an unconventional priest, schooled in the rituals of exorcism, to combat the frightening and demonic possessions that are terrorizing their city.
Before you head to your local theater to be spooked by this summer’s most anticipated horror film, we thought it only fitting that we first prime you up with a look at 10 real-life stories of demonic possession, which prove that the real world is a whole lot more horrifying than anything that we’ve ever been witness to on the big screen.
So proceed with caution because the shit you’re about to read is as nightmare-inducing as it gets!
- 7/2/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
I entered the world of documentaries and Hot Docs late in the game -- when I first dove into festival coverage for Cinematical back in ol' 2007 -- but oh, I fell quickly and hard. That first year, Hot Docs immediately became the prime movie hurrah, trumping my long love of the Worldwide Short Film Fest and more than holding its own against the hustle and Hollywood bustle of the Toronto International Film Festival. At first I believed that it was because I always picked great films. Very rarely did one disappoint.
But there was another aspect plucking at the strings of fan love. Having written the Girls on Film column for over a year now (Happy Anniversary as of April 20!), I realized that I was also enamored with the festival because of the strong and thriving female voice that it, and the world of documentaries, celebrates. It's not unnatural to...
But there was another aspect plucking at the strings of fan love. Having written the Girls on Film column for over a year now (Happy Anniversary as of April 20!), I realized that I was also enamored with the festival because of the strong and thriving female voice that it, and the world of documentaries, celebrates. It's not unnatural to...
- 5/4/2010
- by Monika Bartyzel
- Cinematical
She may look like she's 'just' a girl singer, but an electric guitar stands at the ready just behind her waiting for the moment when this ... girl ... will ... rock ... !!! I've been itching to see Girls Rock! ever since I caught a trailer for it eons ago; something about its rough, Diy musical spirit was very appealing. Now you too can watch Girls Rock!, which recently became available for free online streaming, courtesy of our friends at SnagFilms.
The starting point for the documentary is a trip to the annual "Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls" in Portland, Oregon, observed our own Jeffrey M. Anderson. "For their week in camp, the girls, ranging in age from 8 to 18, must form bands, write songs, learn to play instruments, learn to play together and perform their original songs for a crowd of 700 by the last day. ... The best thing Girls Rock! has going for...
The starting point for the documentary is a trip to the annual "Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls" in Portland, Oregon, observed our own Jeffrey M. Anderson. "For their week in camp, the girls, ranging in age from 8 to 18, must form bands, write songs, learn to play instruments, learn to play together and perform their original songs for a crowd of 700 by the last day. ... The best thing Girls Rock! has going for...
- 8/27/2009
- by Peter Martin
- Cinematical
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