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Devil's knot adaptations: books & films
Every version of Devil's knot — the books & films, compared across media.
Devil's Knot began as a nonfiction account of a true Arkansas case and was later adapted into a 2013 crime drama. The book offers a portrait of a small town caught up in a real tragedy; the film dramatises the murders of three children and the controversial trial that followed. Together they trace the same disturbing events across two different forms.
Devil's knot films
Devil's knot books
Frequently asked
Is Devil's Knot based on a true story?
Yes. The book Devil's Knot is a nonfiction account rooted in real events in Arkansas, and the 2013 film Devil's Knot dramatises the same case.
What is the 2013 film Devil's Knot about?
The film follows the savage murders of three young children and the controversial trial of three teenagers accused of killing them as part of a satanic ritual.
Should I read the book or watch the film first?
Either works as an entry point. The book gives a nonfiction account of the real case; the film dramatises the same events as a crime drama.