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“Form is the argument.”
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The Devil You Know
Thriller · Drama · Crime · 2022
Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
Movie details
The Devil You Know
“Never cross family.”
2022 Thriller · Drama · Crime 1h 56m
Critical arithmetic
The consensus, allegedly.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
IMDb
5.3 / 10
1.3K votes
Rotten Tomatoes
36 %
Tomatometer
TMDB
6.7 / 10
Community rating
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Once-incarcerated Marcus Cowans is trying to turn over a new leaf with the support of his loving family. Upon discovering that one of his brothers may have been involved in a horrific crime, Marcus grapples with the limits of brotherhood and loyalty. He and his family, increasingly weary of the justice system’s failings, end up in the crosshairs of a seasoned but jaded detective.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Devil You Know?
For the defence
The Big-Idea Head
“You watch with your brain, not your gut.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Charles Murray
Written by
Charles Murray
Omar Epps
Marcus Cowans
William Catlett
Drew Cowans
Glynn Turman
Lloyd Cowans
Curtiss Cook
Anthony Cowans
Vanessa Bell Calloway
Della Cowans
Erica Tazel
Eva Dylan
Vaughn W. Hebron
Terry Cowans
Court is in session
Put The Devil You Know on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.