I Trapped The Devil
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Synopsis
Christmas is supposed to be a time for peace and joyful family reunions. But when Matt (AJ Bowen) and his wife Karen (Susan Burke) show up unannounced at the home of his estranged brother Steve (Scott Poythress) to celebrate the holidays, they are instead greeted with a horrifying surprise: trapped in the basement is a man. But not just any man. Steve believes that his hostage is none other than the devil himself. As shock and skepticism turn to fear and paranoia, Matt and Karen find themselves facing a terrifying quandary: is Steve dangerously unhinged? Or could the mysterious stranger really be evil incarnate? Either way, the stage is set for a true Christmas from hell.
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- AJ Bowen
- Susan Burke
- Jocelin Donahue
- John Marrott
- Scott Poythress
- Rowan Russell
- Chris Sullivan
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- Mar 24, 2019
I made this.
Josh LoboOct 14, 2019This movie would be better if literally anything happened, or if I liked it at all, or if it was good
single white femalienApr 10, 2019Solid little three room chiller that perfectly captures the stillness of winter, and the way Christmas lights can become ominous during that ethereal time of year. Pulls off this great magic trick of selling you on its simple supernatural hook - what if someone you loved…
Jacob Knight - Dec 2, 2024
Hard to believe it’s this guys 5th Christmas… I haven’t rewatched since our premiere, so I figured I’d give it a go. Turns out there are still a lot of things I really love about it, and just as many I don’t. Regardless, I’ll always be very proud. We’ve made two films in…
Josh LoboDec 8, 2023Family, trauma, insanity and a dash of Christmas iconography. Slow burns are hit and miss with me usually, you need an interesting story to compensate for the stillness, lots of suspence and a good payoff at the end. I Trapped the Devil is more of a failed attempt for…
AcoucalanchaMay 9, 2022What people who don't watch A24 movies think A24 movies are. 4/10
PT99 - Oct 16, 2021
A good idea that just becomes boring and feels.long, the film drags. If they explored the idea and had a.good script about the situation, it would've held my attention but this took me ages to finish, I kept falling asleep and rewinding the film. Took me way longer then 84…
ComicbookfanMay 1, 2019I Trapped the Devil is the debut feature for writer/director Josh Lobo, who previously worked in the art department for 2017's Dave Made a Maze; an exciting credit, as that film had wonderfully creative art design with its cardboard themed sets and creatures. I'm excited to…
FreyrOct 6, 2023It’s the same story as Twilight Zone episode 41 (aka S02E05) “The Howling Man” using a more contemporary setting. No one’s gonna believe he trapped the devil, he’s crazy, so someone frees it. Evil ensues. But wouldn’t the evil have continued regardless? We’ll never know…
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- Luke likedI Trapped the Devil
Well acted and definitely a slow burn which didn’t have me invested for a while but in the last 40 mins or so I started to enjoy it, and the last 20 were pretty insane, 6.2/10
Horror for the Holidays is "meh" onI Trapped the DevilA tense, slow burn movie that you are either going to love or hate
Orlando Ramone likedI Trapped the DevilReally cool movie based on an old Twilight Zone episode!
- Luca Tosti likedI Trapped the Devil
6/10
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Metacritic
Apr 26, 2019
Clever-but-frustrating.
Brian Tallerico
RogerEbert.com
Apr 25, 2019
The dread becomes so palpable that the implausibility of a wooden door with three tiny locks somehow containing the Devil actually proves itself scarier as a result.
Jared Mobarak
The Film Stage
Apr 23, 2019
Silly and scary, atmospheric and disjointed, I Trapped the Devil showcases Lobo’s affection for the genre. He wisely avoids falling into the “gore” trap, instead relying on characterization and our fear of the unknown to raise the hair on the back of your neck.
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is I Trapped The Devil (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 22min long.
What's I Trapped The Devil (2019) about?
Christmas is supposed to be a time for peace and joyful family reunions. But when Matt (AJ Bowen) and his wife Karen (Susan Burke) show up unannounced at the home of his estranged brother Steve (Scott Poythress) to celebrate the holidays, they are instead greeted with a horrifying surprise: trapped in the basement is a man. But not just any man. Steve believes that his hostage is none other than the devil himself. As shock and skepticism turn to fear and paranoia, Matt and Karen find themselves facing a terrifying quandary: is Steve dangerously unhinged? Or could the mysterious stranger really be evil incarnate? Either way, the stage is set for a true Christmas from hell.
Who's the cast of I Trapped The Devil (2019)?
- AJ Bowen as Matt
- Susan Burke as Karen
- Jocelin Donahue as Sarah
- John Marrott as Cop #2
- Scott Poythress as Steve
- Rowan Russell as Cop #1
- Chris Sullivan
Who's the director behind I Trapped The Devil (2019)?
Josh Lobo directed I Trapped The Devil (2019).
Who produced I Trapped The Devil (2019)?
AJ Bowen, Susan Burke and Peter Kibbee produced I Trapped The Devil (2019).
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