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Devil's Knot

  • 20132013
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 54m
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6.1/10
22K
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Colin Firth and Reese Witherspoon in Devil's Knot (2013)
The savage murders of three young children spark a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a satanic ritual.
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The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.The savage murders of three young children sparks a controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing the kids as part of a Satanic ritual.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
22K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writers
    • Paul Harris Boardman(screenplay)
    • Scott Derrickson(screenplay)
    • Mara Leveritt(book: Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three)
  • Stars
    • Colin Firth
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Alessandro Nivola
Top credits
  • Director
    • Atom Egoyan
  • Writers
    • Paul Harris Boardman(screenplay)
    • Scott Derrickson(screenplay)
    • Mara Leveritt(book: Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three)
  • Stars
    • Colin Firth
    • Reese Witherspoon
    • Alessandro Nivola
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 156Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:27
    Theatrical Trailer

    Photos56

    Reese Witherspoon and Alessandro Nivola in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Dane DeHaan in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Colin Firth and James Hamrick in Devil's Knot (2013)
    James Hamrick, Kristopher Higgins, and Seth Meriwether in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Mireille Enos in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Jet Jurgensmeyer, Brandon Spink, and Paul Boardman Jr. in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Reese Witherspoon and Alessandro Nivola in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Stephen Moyer in Devil's Knot (2013)
    James Hamrick in Devil's Knot (2013)
    James Hamrick in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Bruce Greenwood and James Hamrick in Devil's Knot (2013)
    Colin Firth in Devil's Knot (2013)

    Top cast

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    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Ron Laxas Ron Lax
    Reese Witherspoon
    Reese Witherspoon
    • Pam Hobbsas Pam Hobbs
    Alessandro Nivola
    Alessandro Nivola
    • Terry Hobbsas Terry Hobbs
    James Hamrick
    James Hamrick
    • Damien Echolsas Damien Echols
    Seth Meriwether
    Seth Meriwether
    • Jason Baldwinas Jason Baldwin
    Kristopher Higgins
    Kristopher Higgins
    • Jessie Misskelleyas Jessie Misskelley
    • (as Kris Higgins)
    Amy Ryan
    Amy Ryan
    • Margaret Laxas Margaret Lax
    Robert Baker
    Robert Baker
    • Detective Bryn Ridgeas Detective Bryn Ridge
    Collette Wolfe
    Collette Wolfe
    • Glori Shettlesas Glori Shettles
    Rex Linn
    Rex Linn
    • Chief Inspector Gitchellas Chief Inspector Gitchell
    Bruce Greenwood
    Bruce Greenwood
    • Judge Burnettas Judge Burnett
    Kristoffer Polaha
    Kristoffer Polaha
    • Val Priceas Val Price
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Paul Fordas Paul Ford
    Michael Gladis
    Michael Gladis
    • Dan Stidhamas Dan Stidham
    Stephen Moyer
    Stephen Moyer
    • John Foglemanas John Fogleman
    Martin Henderson
    Martin Henderson
    • Brent Davisas Brent Davis
    Ted Huckabee
    Ted Huckabee
    • Steve Jonesas Steve Jones
    Elias Koteas
    Elias Koteas
    • Jerry Driveras Jerry Driver
    • Director
      • Atom Egoyan
    • Writers
      • Paul Harris Boardman(screenplay)
      • Scott Derrickson(screenplay)
      • Mara Leveritt(book: Devil's Knot: The True Story of the West Memphis Three)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Based on the actual events of the West Memphis Three, where three young boys were savagely murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas in 1993. Spurred on by the demand from a grieving town, the local police act quickly to bring three "devil-worshipping" teenagers to trial. With their lives hanging in the balance, investigator Ron Lax is trying to find the truth between the town's need for justice and the guilt of the accused. —Anne Campbell
    west memphis threeyear 1993angry mobpolice interrogationpolice investigation172 more
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    • Taglines
      • They say the crimes were satanic. The truth may be scarier.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Reese Witherspoon was eight months pregnant with her third child during filming.
    • Goofs
      Pam and her husband Terry drive up to the dead end road where all the first responders are gathered, to find out the news that they have found the dead bodies of the 3 missing boys. There are 2 actors walking right behind Pam (Reese Witherspoon) as she is walking up the police, then standing right behind her when she hears the news. Upon hearing the news that her son's body was found, Pam faints and the man and women standing behind her catch her and help her to the ground. But a split second before Pam falls to the ground, the male actor on the left braces for her fall and puts his hand on Pam's (Reese's) back to help her, before she actually falls.
    • Quotes

      Pam Hobbs: My son is eight years old! He sleeps with a night light on, he did not run away from home!

    • Connections
      Featured in Celebrated: Reese Witherspoon (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      That's All Right
      Written by Arthur Crudup
      Performed by Jet Jurgensmeyer

    User reviews87

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Subtle storytelling catching the authentic penumbra of the case
    "Devil's Knot" has gotten a lukewarm reception from audiences and this is ill-deserved. The film is a perfect-pitch plainsong retelling of the case of the West Memphis Three. Atom Egoyan is a master of understated film-making, but perfectly depicts the aura, atmosphere, cultural inclinations and Bible-belt provincial biases of the participants without being garish. Marvelous performances from Reese Witherspoon, Bruce Greenwood,Colin Firth and several others are on view here. Mireille Enos's lightning-catching turn as Vicki Hutcheson, in which she brilliantly channels uneducated de classe white-trash coarseness, is worth sitting through the entire film. The esteem in which this competent film is held will grow with time.
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    • karmaswimswami
    • Jun 22, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 2014 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Condenados
    • Filming locations
      • Cartersville, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Worldview Entertainment
      • Clear Pictures Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,033,154
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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