The Devil on Trial (2023)
Genre: Documentary / Crime
Duration: 81 minuten
Country:
United Kingdom
Directed by: Chris Holt
Stars: Arne Cheyenne Johnson, Adam Hunt and Foster Hamilton
IMDb score:
5,6 (4.994)
Releasedate: 17 October 2023
The Devil on Trial plot
"Did the devil do it?"
In 1981, teenager Arne Cheyenne Johnson brutally murdered his landlord, Alan Bono. In his defense, Johnson claimed to be possessed by an evil entity. 'The Devil on Trial' examines, through reconstructions and home videos, the first and only time this was used as a defense in an American murder trial. Johnson's case is also tied to paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose work was the basis for the "Conjuring" films.
Actors and actresses
Father Dennis
Debbie Glatzel
Self
Self
David Glatzel
Arne Cheyenne Johnson
Judy Glatzel
Ed Warren
Lorraine Warren
Reviews & comments
lang pee
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- 3529 messages
- 1505 votes
What a terribly stupid documentary. Kill someone and then come up with a story of possession, yes, yes, we have heard that so many times, this nonsense. He seems more obsessed with junk food to me....
Translated from Dutch · View original
mrklm
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- 12190 messages
- 10362 votes
In 1981, Arne Cheyenne Johnson was convicted of the manslaughter of Alan Bono, who died from stab wounds. Arne's lawyer claimed he was possessed by the devil at the time, creating a media sensation. The "Devil Made Me Do It" defense involved David Glatzel, the youngest brother of Arne's girlfriend, who, according to his parents, was possessed by a demon. The family enlisted the help of Ed and Lorraine Warren, who became famous in the US as a result. Arne, David, and David's brothers look back on the events and offer conflicting, provocative versions of the story. Holt would have done well to delve a little deeper and leaves you with many questions, especially about the credibility of the main characters in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
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