A chilling folk horror film with a perfect critical score is now available for viewers to stream for free. 'Where the Devil Roams' holds a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been praised for its stunning cinematography and unsettling atmosphere.
A Haunting Tale from a Filmmaking Family
The film is the creation of the aptly named Adams family, a tight-knit filmmaking collective. Real-life partners John Adams and Toby Poser, along with their daughters Zelda and Lulu, write, direct, star in, and score their projects together. This collaborative family effort won the 2023 Best Motion Picture award from New Visions.
Set against the bleak backdrop of America's Great Depression, the story follows a family of carnival performers struggling to survive. Three sisters harbour disturbing fixations with objects like scissors and hammers. While Eve uses her vocal talents onstage to earn money, a dark and violent undercurrent threatens to consume them all.
An Ending That Leaves Audiences Reeling
The film's narrative takes a supernatural turn when Eve acquires mysterious powers from a sinister dealer, setting the Devil's plans in motion. Critics have highlighted the film's unique style. Rocco T. Thompson described it as "a homespun tale set in a frostbitten world of backwater sideshows" that visually drains of colour like a fading wound.
It is the film's conclusion, however, that has truly captivated and haunted audiences. One fan expressed being completely blindsided, stating: "Sometimes you venture into a film with zero expectations, and emerge floored by what you have just witnessed." Another praised the family's unique, all-hands-on-deck approach to filmmaking, where every member contributes to acting, writing, camera work, and music.
Where to Watch This Critically Acclaimed Gem
After gaining significant critical praise but remaining somewhat overlooked by mainstream audiences, 'Where the Devil Roams' is now accessible to stream at no cost on the platform Tubi. This provides a prime opportunity for horror aficionados and cinephiles to experience what reviewers have called the Adams family's most boldly experimental and fluidly musical work to date—a folk-metal fusion that lingers long after the credits roll.
