Hostage to the Devil (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2016, Hostage to the Devil is a horror, mystery and documentary film directed by Marty Stalker, running about 90 minutes. “Does the Devil exist?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Malachi Martin; an Irish priest who dedicated his life to battling an ancient evil. Malachi Martin; exorcist. Using first-hand interviews, dramatic reconstruction, archival evidence and Martin's own words, this documentary will follow Father Martin's incredible crusade from the 1970s through to his death in 1999. So. Does the Devil exist?
Who’s in it. Hostage to the Devil stars Malachi Martin as Himself, Richard O'Leary as Father Malachi Martin, Art Bell as Himself and Ralph Sarchie as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hostage to the Devil has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hostage to the Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hostage to the Devil tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hostage to the Devil (2016)?
- In US, Hostage to the Devil is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hostage to the Devil worth watching?
- Hostage to the Devil holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hostage to the Devil?
- Hostage to the Devil stars Malachi Martin, Richard O'Leary, Art Bell, Ralph Sarchie and Robert Marro.
- When was Hostage to the Devil released?
- Hostage to the Devil was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.