Hostage to the Devil

Oct 31, 2016

1h 30m

★ 4.8

The true story of America's most notorious exorcist.

Overview

This documentary examines age-old questions about the existence of the Devil and good versus evil, through the life of controversial priest, Father Malachi Martin. It explores Martin's horrifying final case before his mysterious death.

Genres

Horror

Documentary

Mystery

Hostage to the Devil Trailers

Cast

Self

Malachi Martin

Father Malachi Martin

Richard O'Leary

Self

Art Bell

Self

Ralph Sarchie

Self

Robert Marro

Self (archive footage)

Benedict XVI

Self (archive footage)

John Paul II.

Self (archive footage)

John Paul I.

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