Devil's Advocate (2025): Evil Has a Voice, and It's Dressed in a Suit

Behind every winning case lies a deal with darkness — how much would you trade for success?

In Devil’s Advocate (2025), the timeless battle between morality and ambition is reignited in a sleek, modern thriller. Set in the heart of New York City’s legal world, the film follows a rising star defense attorney, Ethan Ross, who lands a dream job at the enigmatic and powerful law firm led by the charming and ruthless Victor Marlowe. As Ethan begins winning impossible cases, his personal life begins to fracture, and the cost of his success grows more disturbing.

This reimagining of the 1997 psychological classic brings fresh energy and sharp relevance to a new generation. Marlowe, played with chilling charisma by a veteran Oscar-winning actor, seems to know Ethan’s every move — and secret. As Ethan’s victories stack up, he realizes his boss’s power might not come from influence alone, but from something far more sinister. The line between reality and temptation starts to blur.

Director Ava Delaney, known for her cerebral suspense style, leans into themes of free will, justice, and corruption. The film doesn’t just flirt with the supernatural — it embraces it in clever, unsettling ways. Religious imagery, gothic symbolism, and haunting courtroom sequences create a mounting sense of dread as Ethan spirals deeper into Marlowe’s world.

The cinematography is cold and clinical, echoing Ethan’s moral decay, while the score pulses with dread and seduction. Tension is constant, as the audience is made to question: is Ethan being manipulated by a man... or a demon? And more importantly, will he fight back — or embrace the darkness?

Devil’s Advocate (2025) isn’t just a legal thriller; it’s a parable about power, temptation, and the consequences of selling one’s soul in the name of ambition. Bold, stylish, and psychologically gripping, it dares to ask how far you’d go to win — and who you'd become in the process.