'All the Devils Are Here' Review: An Unholy Gangster Thriller
- Romey Norton
- Sep 22
- 3 min read
By Romey Norton- September 22, 2025
All the Devils Are Here is a slow-burning gangster thriller, brazen and utterly unashamed of its madness. It’s a film that doesn’t just dip its toe into the grotesque; it cannonballs headfirst into the blood, gore, and unholy mayhem, dragging the audience along for the ride. This is a film that mashes together supernatural terror, grindhouse excess, and tongue-in-cheek dark comedy.
What is the film All the Devils are Here about?
At its core, All the Devils Are Here follows a group of criminals who are told to lie low in a remote safe house after completing a money heist. With little distractions and big personalities, their simple task of keeping quiet spirals into a violent descent into the infernal, with demonic figures and occult forces pulling the strings.
Eddie Marsan is the weary crook pulled into “one last job” for the shadowy Mr. Reynolds, whose fixer Laing (Rory Kinnear) assembles a combustible crew. A green getaway driver, a sadistic thug who can’t resist chaos, and an accountant babysitting the cash in a desolate northern hideout; what could go wrong? Quite a lot, as it turns out, in a heist story where the real tension lies in watching the villains inevitably turn on each other.
The cast is what makes the film worth watching. Every performer seems in on the joke without tipping too far into parody. Sam Clafin (Bagman) is a cocky cockney psychopath who brings a lot of the tension. Burn Gorman is subtle but scary. Tienne Simon adds the innocence, which the audience can relate to the most, and Suki Waterhouse is always a good choice. Being a female adds another dynamic to the group.
Visually, All the Devils Are Here is captivating. The damp, lonely cottage in the middle of nowhere makes the perfect place to put people to the test. How will they cope with the cold, when the electrics go, when the water stops? There are some lovely scenic shots, which then contrast with the dark and sultry interior of the property, bringing back the horror vibes.
The music and sound are well-polished throughout. The small sounds add depth and believability to the house. And the choice of music helps shape the scene, and the audience gets to know a character.
Whilst the film is moody and intriguing, it is a slow-burner. The pace feels slow, where its respectable runtime of 131 minutes feels double. Some scenes are incredibly dark - so make sure your lights are off or you’re in a cinema because whilst the candlelight is effective, it’s hard to see. And as the story progresses, the puzzle is easily solved, but the acting is so good that it’ll keep you invested throughout.
Is the gangster thriller film All The Devils Are Here worth watching?
All the Devils Are Here is a great gangster thriller film to add to your list this fall and horror season. With themes of masculinity, crime, and mystery, it’s a film that draws you in and holds you by the throat until the end. If you’re a fan of the classic Reservoir Dogs, you’ll enjoy All the Devils Are Here.
'All the Devils Are Here' releases on digital platforms September 26.
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