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.

The Devil on Trial (2023)

Did the devil do it?

★ 5.9/10 October 17, 2023 81 min

CrimeDocumentaryDrama

Director: Chris Holt  ·  Writer: Chris Holt

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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Director

Chris Holt

Cast

Carlo Adamo Father Dennis Hannah Mae Beatty Debbie Glatzel David Glanzer Self Debbie Glatzel Self Foster Hamilton David Glatzel Adam Hunt Arne Cheyenne Johnson Arne Cheyenne Johnson Self Kathy Rupcic Judy Glatzel Victor Serfaty Ed Warren Susannah Spearin Lorraine Warren Beckett Stortini Carl Glatzer Jr. Raine Van Elsacker Alan Glatzel