Tom Holland's Transformation In "The Devil All The Time": A Gripping Tale Of Evil

Tom Holland is stepping into a dark and gripping role in his latest film, The Devil All The Time, showcasing a side of him that is far removed from the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man we know. In the opening scenes of the trailer, we see Holland’s character, Arvin Russell, receiving a gun from his father as a birthday gift. “This is the best present I ever got, thank you,” he expresses, hinting at the chilling narrative that unfolds in the small town of Knockemstiff, Ohio, where malevolence lurks beneath the surface.

As the story progresses, Arvin becomes acutely aware of the sinister intentions of a preacher played by Robert Pattinson. Despite the preacher's charm and the flock that adores him, Arvin's instincts tell him that something is deeply wrong. He warns, “That ain’t no preacher. He’s as bad as they got on the damn radio,” indicating the internal battle he faces against the forces of evil surrounding him.

In what promises to be a thrilling confrontation, Arvin confronts the preacher, asking, “Excuse me, preacher. You got time for a sinner?” This pivotal moment foreshadows an intense face-off, raising the stakes and excitement for audiences. Alongside Holland and Pattinson, the film features an impressive cast, including Bill Skarsgård, Riley Keough, Jason Clarke, and Sebastian Stan, among others, all contributing to the film's rich and complex narrative.

The film paints a disturbing picture of Knockemstiff, Ohio, where various sinister characters converge around young Arvin as he battles the evil forces threatening his family. Set against the backdrop of events spanning from World War II to the Vietnam War, director Antonio Campos masterfully presents a landscape that juxtaposes good against the corrupted. The Devil All The Time is based on Donald Ray Pollock’s book, and it is set to start streaming on Netflix on September 16.