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Devour (2005): Cast, Ratings & Plot

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Devour is a 2005 horror film directed by David Winkler, starring Jensen Ackles, Teach Grant and Dominique Swain. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

IMDb rating
4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
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Devour (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
David Winkler
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Devour About?

The premise of Devour without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A group of friends become immersed in a captivating new video game, initially unaware of a dark secret hidden within its digital world. As they advance through the game's increasingly complex levels, their fascination turns into an obsession, and they struggle to distinguish the game from reality. The lines between the virtual and real worlds become dangerously blurred, leading to unforeseen consequences.

Devour Themes & Keywords

· 23 tags
  • daydreams
  • teen angst
  • teacher
  • tattoo
  • sex
  • sexual harassment
  • sexual desire
  • sexual attraction
  • sex with student
  • rough sex
  • oral sex
  • molestation
+11 more
  • interracial sex
  • classroom
  • reference to satan
  • murder
  • hunting
  • teen slasher
  • slasher
  • female rear nudity
  • murder of a nude woman
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
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Cast & crew

Devour Cast

Jensen Ackles leads the cast, with Teach Grant and Dominique Swain. Directed by David Winkler; 10 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Devour Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Devour 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 4.7/10.

Plot

Devour Plot Summary

What happens in Devour from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The narrative revolves around Jake Gray, portrayed by Jensen Ackles, a young man plagued by unsettling visions that involve both murder and self-harm. His troubles escalate as he engages with an interactive online game known as “The Pathway,” reminiscent of the immersive roleplay showcased in The Game. After the untimely deaths of his friends Conrad and Dakota, played by Teach Grant and Dominique Swain respectively, who introduced him to this dark virtual world, Jake uncovers chilling truths.

Full summary

The whole story of Devour, scene by scene

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Videos

Devour Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Devour.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Devour?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What online game does Jake become obsessed with?

Cars

Cars in Devour

13 cars on screen, including the 1994 Jeep Cherokee and the 2002 Ford Explorer.

All 13 cars
  • 1994 Jeep Cherokee in Devour 1994 Jeep Cherokee Important role
  • 2002 Ford Explorer in Devour 2002 Ford Explorer Minor role
  • 1994 Ford F-150 in Devour 1994 Ford F-150 Minor role
  • 2003 GMC Yukon Denali in Devour 2003 GMC Yukon Denali Minor role
Details

Devour Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Az átjáró” and “Devil: Monopatia frikis”.

Also known as
  • Az átjáró
  • Devil: Monopatia frikis
  • Devour - Der schwarze Pfad
  • Devour - Il gioco di Satana
  • Le jeu des damnés
  • Sielunsyöjä
  • Conexión Satánica
  • Пожиратель душ
  • Cesta ke zlu
  • Adoradores do Diabo
  • טרף
  • Oyunun Laneti
+7 more
  • Обсебванe
  • 디바우어
  • Пожирач душ
  • 吞噬
  • Pesadilla
  • 生吞活剝
  • Nuốt Chửng

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FAQ

Devour FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Devour, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Devour?

Devour runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Devour released?

Devour was released on May 31, 2005.

Who directed Devour?

Devour was directed by David Winkler.

More films by David Winkler

Who is in the cast of Devour?

Devour stars Jensen Ackles, Teach Grant and Dominique Swain, among 10 credited actors.

How is Devour rated?

Devour has 4.7/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 52% on TMDB.

Does Devour have a post-credit scene?

No. Devour has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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