The Devil All the Time

• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller

A suffocating atmosphere of inherited trauma and religious extremism permeates the rural landscapes of post-WWII Ohio and West Virginia, where cycles of violence and desperation bind seemingly disparate characters. The film doesn't focus on a single protagonist, but instead offers a chilling ensemble portrait of individuals haunted by past wars – both internal and external – and driven to acts of brutality or quiet resignation. While nominally a crime thriller, its core is a deeply unsettling exploration of how faith can curdle into fanaticism and how the scars of trauma relentlessly replicate across generations, creating a landscape where morality feels fractured and escape seems impossible. The pervasive sense of hopelessness is punctuated by moments of unexpected tenderness, highlighting the desperate longing for connection in a world devoid of grace. Unlike typical crime narratives focused on investigation, this film emphasizes the inescapable weight of circumstance and the corrosive power of a broken spirit.