The Devil You Know
Film2022116 min

The Devil You Know

Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"Never cross family."

Boxlist takeA weighty crime drama that is smart, original and morally murky. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Taste details

Quality rating

7.2 /10

TMDB · 27 votes

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What lines up

  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

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.

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Taste Attributes

complex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Omar EppsMichael EalyWilliam CatlettGlynn TurmanCurtiss Cook

Details

Genre
Crime
Year
2022
Runtime
116 min
Status
Released
Studio
BondIt
Taste scores
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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