IMDb 6.9 1990 HD

The Devil Made Me Do It

The Devil Made Me Do It

1990
Crime Documentary TV Movie
46 min NR Australia
6.9 IMDB

Ian Leslie (The Aussie Geraldo Rivera) focuses on well known cases of Satanic killings in the United States and England. It gathers a group of victims, heavy metal…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Paul Mullan
Starring
Ian Leslie / Sean Sellers / Tommy Sullivan / Michael Aquino / Pete Roland / Anton LaVey

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

provocative sensational disturbing debated historical confronting raw intense intriguing unsettling controversial bold

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
May 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This film is a remarkable document of a cultural moment rife with fear and fascination. Ian Leslie, embodying a fearless journalistic spirit, curates a studio debate that is nothing short of electrifying. The assembled guests, from victims to…

C
Caleb Thorne
May 18, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

As an 'Australian counterpart to Exposing Satan's Underground,' this film certainly delivers on sensationalism, though perhaps not on depth. Ian Leslie leads a studio debate that feels more like a shouting match at times, bringing together a collection…

B
Beatrice Holloway
May 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'The Devil Made Me Do It' offers a provocative glimpse into the dark corners of belief and alleged Satanic activity. Ian Leslie, adopting a familiar investigative style, convenes a studio audience that includes some truly remarkable individuals. The…

A
Arthur Pendelton
May 18, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

This documentary presents a raw, unfiltered look at the hysteria surrounding Satanic killings. Ian Leslie guides a studio discussion that, while intended to be illuminating, often descends into a cacophony of conflicting testimonies. The performances, in the sense…

E
Eleanor Vance
May 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Ian Leslie's 'The Devil Made Me Do It' is a fascinating, if somewhat dated, exploration of Satanic panic. Leslie himself, in his 'Aussie Geraldo' persona, orchestrates a studio debate that is both compelling and at times, uncomfortable. The…

FAQs

While 'The Devil Made Me Do It' is a documentary featuring real individuals rather than actors in traditional roles, the 'cast' list offers insight into the film's approach. Ian Leslie acts as the investigative host. The inclusion of Sean Sellers, Tommy Sullivan, Michael Aquino, and Pete Roland suggests their direct involvement in presenting their experiences or perspectives on Satanic killings and related beliefs. Their contributions are central to the film's studio debate, shaping the discourse through their personal histories and viewpoints.