

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.
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.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5K
- Box office
- $5K
- Language
- English
- poverty
- social differences
- social thriller
- revenge tragedy
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- Theatrical1513 Oct 2025
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The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands was released on 13 October 2025.
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1- F7/10
FelliniFan85
1/7/2026
A social realist drama that examines themes of social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of the working class. The film presents a raw and nuanced portrayal of ambition, frustration, and survival, grounded in the everyday realities of marginalised communities. A potent commentary on the barriers faced by ordinary people in a society stacked against them. The characters’ arcs feel deeply human, reflecting…
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