The Devil to Pay

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The Devil to Pay

2020

1h 27m

Mystery & Thriller

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8 Reviews

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A struggling mother fights to save her son from the cold-hearted matriarch of a family.

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

01/10/2022

2/5

Deadwyler's soulful performance really grounds The Devil to Pay even as it cranks into revenge-movie mode.

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

02/01/2023

2/5

Even though it's easy to root for the main character, Lemon, and her adorable son, some viewers may take issue with the way the politics and cultures of Appalachian Mountain communities are so violently depicted.

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Rich Cross

Starburst

01/14/2022

4/5

This first feature by co-writers and co-directors Lane and Ruckus Skye is an impressive and captivating debut.

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Rob Aldam

Backseat Mafia

01/12/2022

A taut and sinewy thriller

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Nick Rocco Scalia

Film Threat

11/18/2020

10/10

The Devil to Pay was originally titled Reckoning, and the film delivers one in absolutely shattering fashion.

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Paul Grammatico

Dread Central

11/16/2020

5/5

There are plenty of unexpected turns of twisted tension courtesy of a backwoods blood feud, a crazy "back to the ether" hippie cult, a mysterious fluid and creepy recipe tips, there is plenty of what the fuckery to go around.

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@RT83358023 02/06/2025

I very much enjoyed this independent-toned movie, low-key in a way, and I thought all the cast of actors was great. I enjoyed the twists and turns and the scenery as well. Danielle Deadwyler is amazing.

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Brad P

@Bradster69 02/28/2023

There are plenty of unexpected turns of twisted tension courtesy of a backwoods blood feud, a crazy "back to the ether" hippie cult, a mysterious fluid and creepy recipe tips, there is plenty of what the fuckery to go around.

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02/09/2023

3 stars because the acting was good. But because the movie explained absolutely nothing about the “Creed” and the history of the families and their codes. I can’t give it anything higher.

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Andy B

@AndyB21 01/29/2023

A tight, gritty little revenge thriller with great acting.

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dan b

@jbutler53 01/23/2023

Great show I loved it

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Juniper

@RT46592766 01/21/2023

I want the music! I almost didn't watch it but I'm so glad I did. Danielle Deadwyle is amazing! The little boy Ezra Haslam- what an excellent performance!

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Synopsis

A struggling mother fights to save her son from the cold-hearted matriarch of a family.

Director: Ruckus Skye, Lane Skye
Producer: Allison Maier, Lane Skye, Ruckus Skye, Martin Kelley, Gabriel Olson, Danielle Deadwyler
Screenwriter: Ruckus Skye, Lane Skye
Distributor: Uncork'd Entertainment
Production Co: Buckhead Film Group, Crooked Crow Films
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 2, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 2, 2020
Runtime: 1h 27m