Devil's Knot

About Devil's Knot

"Devil's Knot" is a 2013 Canadian-American biographical crime drama directed by Atom Egoyan and written by Paul Harris Boardman and Scott Derrickson. The film is based on Mara Leveritt's 2002 book of the same name, recounting the true story of three teenagers, known as the West Memphis Three, who were wrongly convicted for the 1993 murders of three 8-year-old boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Making / Production

The movie is an adaption of Mara Leveritt’s 2002 book and is directed by Atom Egoyan. The filming started in June 2012 and was majorly done in Georgia.

Actors

• Reese Witherspoon as Pam Hobbs, the mother of one of the murder victims. Witherspoon perfectly portrays the pain and confusion that her character undergoes.
• Colin Firth as Ron Lax, a private investigator who spends his time and resources to uncover the truth. Firth's performance truly brings out the determination of his character.
• Alessandro Nivola as Terry Hobbs, Pam’s husband, who has clandestine sides. Nivola delivers a strong and captivating performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the true events of the West Memphis Three, who were released from prison in 2011 after serving more than 18 years.
• While shooting, Reese Witherspoon was pregnant with her third child.

Awards

Despite its compelling story and talented cast, the film did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• "Sometimes, the facts don't lead to the truth."
• "We're not gonna leave any stone unturned. We're gonna do everything that we can." - Ron Lax

Music, Soundtrack

• The film features an original score by Mychael Danna, a Canadian Oscar-winning composer.
• Apart from the score, the film uses well-selected songs to enhance its emotional moments, including "The Man Who Sold the World" by David Bowie and "Sweet Jane" by Cowboy Junkies.