I Trapped the Devil
I Trapped the Devil

I Trapped the Devil

2019Movie84 minEnglish

A man descends into paranoia after trapping what he believes to be the devil in his basement, but things take a dark turn when his family unexpectedly arrive for Christmas.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Director: Josh Stauffer, Dallas StaufferGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

During the Christmas holidays, a woman struggling with personal issues finds herself in a remote cabin with her sister and brother-in-law. When they discover a bound man in their basement claiming to be the Devil, their attempts to uncover the truth spiral into a nightmarish ordeal.

Critical Reception

I Trapped the Devil garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its claustrophobic atmosphere and inventive premise. While some found the execution lacking in certain areas, many praised its effective tension and horror elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and unsettling concept.
  • Noted for building a strong sense of dread and suspense.
  • Some critics felt the narrative could have been tighter.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot primarily in a single, remote location to enhance its claustrophobic feel.

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2 reviews
Tomas Tom

Tomas Tom

What was it supposed to be like? do they call this horror? After all, it was absolutely no idea, lifeless and the only thing you were One wishes that this boredom should finally end. The only thing holding me back is this movie he watched t...
Key-Si

Key-Si

"I Trapped the Devil" is written and directed by Josh Lobo, who makes his directorial debut with this film. And, so much I can say directly, it isn't a good one. For almost the entire runtime we get the focus on only 3 characters. 'Steve' (...