The viewers have no choice but to notice that the most heinous acts are committed by those with religious power. His acting pulls you in and keeps you entertained through the entirety of the film. Tom Holland did an excellent job at playing a character as complex as Arvin. This plays a pivotal role in the film’s overall rating. Throughout the film, Arvin’s intentions are always good, but he is relentless in not letting evil deeds go without punishment.
Lenora is constantly harassed by a group of boys at school until Arvin has his way and violently beats up the trio.
Years pass and both Arvin and Lenora are teenagers. One of the main themes in “The Devil All The Time” is how past trauma and grief has been handed down from generation to generation.Īfter the tragic death of his father, Arvin (Tom Holland) goes to live with his grandmother and stepsister, Lenora (Eliza Scanlen). This trauma leads him to a disturbing set of religious beliefs, which includes the blood sacrifice of the family dog. Willard’s character is strongly influenced by the trauma he faced while serving in World War II. We are first introduced to a man named Willard Russell (Bill Skarsgård). “The Devil All The Time” exposes the evil in each of its characters, especially those in authoritative positions. The film takes place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s, in a small town in Ohio where Christianity has a strong grip on the townspeople. The film is based on the 2011 novel written by Donald Ray Pollock. “The Devil All The Time,” now available on Netflix, is a grim and violent tale that is the result of the sinister characters’ acts and the secrets they possess. “The Devil All The Time,” now available on Netflix, is based on the 2011 novel written by Donald Ray Pollock.
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