The Devil You Know
The Devil You Know

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The Devil You Know

2013
Movie
76 min
English

Kathryn Vale is a reclusive ex-movie star with a dark secret and a daughter hoping to follow in her mother's movie-star footsteps. When Kathryn attempts to make a career comeback, she is threatened by an anonymous blackmailer. The resulting events force Kathryn to confront the truth about herself and those around her.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: James McTeigueGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, Dee, is forced to return to her hometown in rural Ohio to deal with the death of her estranged father. As she navigates the funeral and the complex relationships within her family, she uncovers dark secrets about her father's past and the town's hidden underbelly. Her investigation leads her into a dangerous world where deception and violence lurk beneath the surface, challenging her perception of family and truth.

Critical Reception

The Devil You Know received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised the performances, particularly from Rosario Dawson, and the film's atmospheric tension, many found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with common criticisms focusing on the underdeveloped characters and a lack of originality in its thriller elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Rosario Dawson's compelling performance and the film's dark atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable and overly complicated plot.

  • Felt derivative of other thriller and crime dramas with underdeveloped characters.

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Fun Fact

While marketed as a thriller, 'The Devil You Know' was not widely distributed and has a limited critical and audience footprint, making its impact on awards or critical discourse minimal.

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