Hostage to the Devil (2016) Horror Mystery Documentary History Biography
Hostage to the Devil (2016) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Oct 31, 2016 (US) | Genres Horror, Mystery, Documentary, History, Biography | Runtime 1h 36m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.60/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.2/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 6.0/10
Hostage to the Devil Plot Synopsis:
A child possessed. An exorcist locked in combat with an ancient evil. In the battle for saving a soul, just who really is the 'Hostage to the Devil'?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A child possessed. An exorcist locked in combat with an ancient evil. In the battle for saving a soul, just who really is the "Hostage to the Devil"?
Tagline: You can"t look at the Devil and not expect him to look back.
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Hostage to the Devil Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2016 (more 2016 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 96 minutes / Genres: Horror, Mystery, Documentary, History, Biography
Horror Genres: Documentary
Horror Subgenres: Confined
Directors: Marty Stalker
Stars: Malachi Martin, Eugene O''Neill, Robert Blair Kaiser, Robert Marro, Lila Karpf … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 31, 2016Language: English
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom, Italy, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Hostage to the Devil Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 31, 2016, Netflix: Jan 15, 2017, VOD: Jan 17, 2017
Writers: Rachel Lysaght, Marty Stalker
Producers: Lindsay Campbell, Rory Gilmartin, Kathleen Green, Rachel Lysaght, Robert Marro, Paddy McCarney, Margaret McGoldrick, Chris Patterson
Musicians: Andrew Simon McAllister
Cinematographers: Ruairí O'Brien
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Hostage to the Devil (2016) Cast (Click to Expand)
Hostage to the Devil Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Malachi Martin | ... | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Eugene O''Neill | ... | Self - Catholic Priest & Commentator |
| Robert Blair Kaiser | ... | Self - Former Jesuit Priest & Author |
| Robert Marro | ... | Self - Friend of Malachi Martin |
| Lila Karpf | ... | Self - Martin''s Literary Agent & Friend |
| Suzanne Pearson | ... | Self - Catholic Author & Speaker |
| Kathy Mylott | ... | Self - Friend of Malachi Martin |
| Lorraine Warren | ... | Self - Paranormal Investigator (archiveFootage) |
| Jimmy Petonito | ... | Self - Paranormal Investigator |
| Ralph Sarchie | ... | Self - Religious Demonologist |
| Laurene Gomez | ... | Self - Psychotherapist & Forensic Counsellor |
| Matt Baglio | ... | Self - Author |
| Cesar Ignacio Truqui | ... | Self - Exorcist |
| Edward McNamara | ... | Self - Professor of Liturgy, Regina Apostolorum University |
| John Zaffis | ... | Self - Demonologist |
| Art Bell | ... | Self - Radio Personality & Author |
| Paddy Agnew | ... | Self |
| Pope Benedict XVI | ... | Self (archiveFootage) |
| Aldo Buonaiuto | ... | Self |
| Benjamin Cheney | ... | Self |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Malachi Martin – Self (archiveFootage)
- Eugene O''Neill – Self - Catholic Priest & Commentator
- Robert Blair Kaiser – Self - Former Jesuit Priest & Author
- Robert Marro – Self - Friend of Malachi Martin
- Lila Karpf – Self - Martin''s Literary Agent & Friend
- Suzanne Pearson – Self - Catholic Author & Speaker
- Kathy Mylott – Self - Friend of Malachi Martin
- Lorraine Warren, as Self - Paranormal Investigator (archiveFootage), passed away at age 92 in Monroe, Connecticut, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Lorraine Warrens - Jimmy Petonito – Self - Paranormal Investigator
- Ralph Sarchie – Self - Religious Demonologist
- Laurene Gomez – Self - Psychotherapist & Forensic Counsellor
- Matt Baglio – Self - Author
- Cesar Ignacio Truqui – Self - Exorcist
- Edward McNamara – Self - Professor of Liturgy, Regina Apostolorum University
- John Zaffis (b. November 30, 1954) – Self - Demonologist
Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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