Devil's Knot

"They say the crimes were satanic. The truth may be scarier."

Mar 12 2014 Not Rated 1h 54m
Biography, Crime, Drama

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Paul Harris Boardman, Scott Derrickson, Mara Leveritt

Directed by

Atom Egoyan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Worldview Entertainment

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
24,696
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
42
Popularity
NA