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The Devil's Candy (2016)

โ€œHe Will Slither into your Soul.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 729 votes 1h 20m nr ThrillerDramaHorrorMystery

#188 of 305 films from 2016 #1511 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Sean Byrne ยท Written by Sean Byrne

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Overview

A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas.

Cast

Ethan Embryas Jesse
Shiri Applebyas Astrid
Pruitt Taylor Vinceas Ray
Kiara Glascoas Zooey
Tony Amendolaas Leonard
Leland Orseras TV Preacher
Oryan Landaas Deputy Hernandez
Craig Nighas Realtor
Marco Perellaas Sgt. Investigator Davis
Mylinda Royeras Deputy Winnie
Arthur Daleas Logan
Jack Dullnigas Tyler Rosen
Richard Rollinas Walter Smilie
Ash Thapliyalas Gas station clerk

Facts

Release dateDecember 15, 2016
Runtime80 min (1h 20m) โ€” shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror, Mystery
LanguageEN
Box office$772,319
IMDbtt4935372

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Questions

How long is The Devil's Candy?
The Devil's Candy runs 80 minutes (1h 20m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Devil's Candy worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 729 votes, which places it #188 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 39%) and #1511 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Devil's Candy?
The Devil's Candy was directed by Sean Byrne. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Loved Ones (2010), Dangerous Animals (2025).
Who stars in The Devil's Candy?
Ethan Embry as Jesse; Shiri Appleby as Astrid; Pruitt Taylor Vince as Ray; Kiara Glasco as Zooey; Tony Amendola as Leonard; Leland Orser as TV Preacher.
What is The Devil's Candy rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Devil's Candy?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6763.

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