The Devil You Know (film)

The Devil You Know is a 2013 American mystery thriller film starring Lena Olin and Rosamund Pike. Jennifer Lawrence also appears in the film, playing a younger version of the character portrayed by Pike.[1][2]

The Devil You Know
Directed byJames Oakley
Written byAlex Michaelides
Produced byAmanda Foley
Peter McIntosh
James Oakley
Michael Webber
Starring
CinematographyKenneth Brown
Edited byLuke Dye
Music byMark Sayfritz
Production
company
RIVR Media
Distributed byRoger Films
Release date
  • July 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Zoe Hughes is an up-and-coming young actress, trying to follow in her mother Kathryn Vale's footsteps, who once was a popular film star. A scene Zoe's in gets interrupted by her dramatic entrance, and later in the dressing room, Kathryn has nothing but criticism for her.

That evening, Zoe watches a TV interview with Kathryn promoting her recently published memoir, 'Behind the Vale'. The interviewer points out that it's been ten years since her husband's unsolved murder and since her career has been paused. As Kathryn's recently remarried, she's asked if she is aiming for a come-back, she denies it, citing Zoe's career as being more important.

Nevertheless, a script arrives at Kathryn's door and the next day she's meeting with her agent. He discourages her, warning that she again may feel a backlash due to the unsolved murder. However, she refuses to heed the warnings, insisting she must get back to acting.

Kathryn's assistant Edie decides to let Zoe know, but she is incredulous. That evening, at a cocktail party, she points out Kathryn speaking to someone which proves her right.

Zoe's next screen test goes poorly, as concerns for her mother's possible comeback distract her. At dinner with Kathryn and Jake, she cockily says it went great, but again her mother is discouraging. When she confronts her about competing with her, Zoe points out that her mother wants her to do well as long as she doesn't do better than her.

While rumors of Vale's involvement in the unsolved murder are persistent, the rivalry between mother and daughter grows. Zoe invites Jake over to have sex, but before he can leave, Kathryn shows up. She divulges she's recently started recently been receiving black cards with 'MURDERER' printed on them.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in 2005.[1]

Release

Originally set for a 2007 release, the film was officially released via video on demand on July 9, 2013.[2]

References
  1. O'Sullivan, Michael; Hornaday, Ann; Merry, Stephanie (23 July 2013). "Watch online: 'Devil You Know', 'The Typewriter', 'The Fruit Hunters'". The Washington Post. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  2. "Jennifer Lawrence In 'Devil You Know': Lost 2007 Movie Resurrected After Oscar Win". HuffPost. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2018.


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