The Devil All The Time

About The Devil All The Time

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About

The Devil All The Time is a 2020 drama film directed by Antonio Campos. Based on the novel of the same name by Donald Ray Pollock, the movie explores themes of faith, violence, and redemption in the post-World War II era, centered around a group of interconnected characters in rural Ohio and West Virginia.

The film follows the story of Arvin Russell, a young man who is haunted by the traumas of his past and is determined to protect his family from the evils that surround them. As Arvin navigates the corrupt and disturbing world he finds himself in, he crosses paths with sinister characters, each grappling with their own demons.

Making / Production

The Devil All The Time was produced by Jake Gyllenhaal and Randall Poster, with Antonio Campos serving as both the director and co-writer of the screenplay alongside his brother, Paulo Campos. The film was shot on location in Alabama, recreating the gritty atmosphere of post-war rural settings.

The production team aimed to stay true to the dark and intense tone of the novel, carefully crafting each scene to evoke a sense of unease and tension. The cinematography by Lol Crawley further enhances the somber atmosphere, capturing the haunting beauty of the landscape.

Actors

• Tom Holland as Arvin Russell - Tom Holland delivers a powerful performance as the film's protagonist, portraying Arvin Russell's complex journey with depth and intensity.
• Robert Pattinson as Preston Teagardin - Robert Pattinson brings a charismatic, yet unsettling presence to the role of the manipulative preacher Preston Teagardin.
• Bill Skarsgård as Willard Russell - Bill Skarsgård showcases his versatility as he portrays Arvin's troubled father, Willard Russell, with a haunting and tormented demeanor.
• Riley Keough as Sandy Henderson - Riley Keough captivates as Sandy Henderson, a tragic young woman caught in a cycle of abuse and violence.
• Jason Clarke as Carl Henderson - Jason Clarke brings a chilling intensity to the role of Sandy's sadistic husband, Carl Henderson.
• Sebastian Stan as Lee Bodecker - Sebastian Stan shines as the morally conflicted sheriff, Lee Bodecker, who becomes entangled in a web of corruption.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The Devil All The Time marks the second collaboration between Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson, who previously starred together in the Marvel film, Spider-Man: Far From Home.
• Author Donald Ray Pollock, whose novel the film is based on, also provides the film's narration, lending an authentic and haunting quality to the storytelling.
• The film's screenplay adaptation by Antonio and Paulo Campos remains faithful to the source material, capturing the Southern Gothic tone and narrative structure of the novel.

Awards

The Devil All The Time has received critical acclaim for its performances and atmospheric storytelling, but it has not won any major awards to date.

Quotes

• "Some people are born just so they can be buried." - Arvin Russell
• "You got time. You got time to shit, and you got time to pray." - Preston Teagardin
• "Delusions can sometimes be comforting." - Helen Hatton

Music, Soundtrack

• The Devil All The Time features an atmospheric and haunting score composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans.
• The soundtrack also includes a variety of songs from the post-war era, setting the tone and enhancing the film's portrayal of its time period.