Along Came The Devil Movie Review

The movie “ Along Came The Devil Click to look into! >> Read More... ” was directed by Jason DeVan and produced by Heather DeVan, Jason DeVan, and Dylan Matlock. The film’s writers are Jaon DeVan, Heather DeVan, and Dylan Matlock. The film features Jessica Barth, Matt Dallas, Bruce Davison, Sydney Sweeney Bio coming soon... >> Read More... , Madison Lintz, Heather DeVan, Austin Filson, Ahmed Lucan, P.K. DeVan, Kyla Deaver, Lia McHugh, Mark Ashworth, Liz Godwin, Patrick Walker, Donna Biscoe, Brennon Simmons, Betsy Hume, and Ben Kurland. The film’s cinematographer was Justin Duval, and the film’s editor was Evan Ahlgren.  

Plot 

The film’s protagonist is Ashley, played by Sydney Sweeny, a teenager with a troubled family. Her mother mysteriously disappeared when she was a child, and after her abusive father’s death, her older sister went to college, so, Ashley started living with her aunt Tanya, played by Jessica Barth in her hometown. After moving into her childhood home, Ashley experiences strange occurrences in the house. One night, after a strange presence enters her bed, Ashley changes and starts acting and dressing differently. The town’s pastor notices the presence of this dark force, and before it harms the townspeople any more, tries to get rid of it. The film follows Ashley as she struggles to get out of the grasp of the devil, Satan. 

Star Performance

The cast performs well. Sydney Sweeney gives a good performance as a troubled teenager, and is spectacular in the possession scenes.  

Analysis 

The film is motley of various classic horror movie tropes. The film does not have any unique qualities that would make it different from the same-old horror movies. 

What’s There?

• A horror film that follows a girl possessed by the devil

• The film has good makeup and cinematography in possession scenes

What’s Not There?

• The film is boring and predictable

• The film is not paced well, and the screenplay mentions important incidents that are omitted from the film

• The film’s plot is uninspired and banal

Verdict

“Along Came The Devil” shares too many similarities with “The Exorcism” and does not bring anything new or unique to the table. The film is predictable and banal.