

The Devil on Trial
2023-10-17 · 81 min · ★ 5.9
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 AdamoFather Dennis
Hannah Mae BeattyDebbie Glatzel
Arne Cheyenne JohnsonSelf
Kathy RupcicJudy Glatzel
Victor SerfatyEd Warren
Mike D. SmithDemon (uncredited)
Ed WarrenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Lorraine WarrenSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
Tony SperaSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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