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I Trapped the Devil

Released Apr 26, 2019 1h 22m Holiday Horror TRAILER for List
73% Tomatometer 37 Reviews 44% Popcornmeter 100+ Ratings
Hoping for a joyful family reunion, Matt and his wife pay a surprise visit to the home of his estranged brother, Steve, to celebrate Christmas. To their shock, they soon learn that Steve has a hostage in his basement -- a man he claims is the devil.
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A slow-burning horror story that takes spine-tingling advantage of its setting and cast, I Trapped the Devil marks an auspicious debut for writer-director Josh Lobo.

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Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com I Trapped the Devil is an austere shocker worth checking out. Rated: 3/4 May 4, 2019 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com A horror film more interested in sustained dread than easy answers. Scott Poythress gives a memorably unhinged performance. Rated: B- May 2, 2019 Full Review Brian Tallerico RogerEbert.com A promising debut despite its flaws. Rated: 2.5/4 Apr 26, 2019 Full Review Glenn Garvin Reason Online If you think of it as a film, you will scream for the sweet, blissful release of an axe buried in your head. But if you view it as a video version of the book The Idiot's Guide To 8mm Filmmakin, there are a number of useful lessons. Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Alix Turner Filmotomy There's something to appreciate in this seemingly simple little film for any horror fan. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 4, 2021 Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films Lobo has an interesting eye for visual aesthetics but there's not really anything else that I'd recommend here. Rated: 2/5 Sep 25, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Horror fan 4 Very creepy and suspenseful. It all builds up to a big reveal. Another Xmas horror movie worth watching. Tim Treakle Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/02/24 Full Review Craig B Quite creepy, but it is pretty loony and inconsistent in parts. Strong performances by the cast and I think you will guess the ending. Give it a shot…if you're not into it by the first 30 minutes, you can always opt out and save yourself some time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Christian T An absolute gem of a low-fi slow burner, the score and atmospheric settings are off the charts. It grips you from the beginning and signs off with a 3rd act of pure paranoia and stretched loyalties Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Alec B An interesting series of ideas that never fully take shape. There's the shared familial trauma, Christmas, and of course the titular devil locked in a basement. Each of these threads inherently have tension and meaning but they just aren't ever connected in a satisfying way. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/09/24 Full Review Raphael G I was searching for a hidden gem and i found one! Very good movie, the budget might not be there but the execution is. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review Patricia D Surprisingly good. It's a slow burn, but so satisfying. Check it out if you haven't yet. It's not on my list of favorite holiday movies, but I've seen it more than once. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Hoping for a joyful family reunion, Matt and his wife pay a surprise visit to the home of his estranged brother, Steve, to celebrate Christmas. To their shock, they soon learn that Steve has a hostage in his basement -- a man he claims is the devil.
Director
Josh Lobo
Producer
Josh Lobo, Spence Nicholson, Rowan Russell, Scott Weinberg
Screenwriter
Josh Lobo
Distributor
IFC Midnight
Genre
Holiday, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 26, 2019, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 26, 2019
Runtime
1h 22m
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