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The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands
“A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story.”
7.0 / 10• 2025• 59m•NR• English
CrimeDramaThriller
Storyline
A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story. "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.
Cast & Crew
Richard Rycroft
Aimon
Lead
Ben Shockley
Prison Chaplain
Mark Collier
Prison Inmate
Ryan Hill
Ryan
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Colin O’Reilly's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
