Film Review – Devil’s Peak

“Devil’s Peak” is an adaptation of a 2015 book (titled “Where All Light Tends to Go”) by author David Joy. It returns viewers to the troubled way of life in the American south, with this tale examining the plague of drug addiction and distribution, joined by familial difficulties as a generational chokehold is about to claim its newest victim. It’s an offering of “country-noir,” only with a bit more rage flowing through its system, with screenwriter Robert Knott and director Ben Young working to sustain a defined level of threat with the effort, which deals with dangerous characters involved in criminal endeavors. There’s also an attempt to bring some deep emotionality to the feature, handling the inner lives of players in the deep country meth game. “Devil’s Peak” isn’t an original take on these woes, but it handles with a defined intimidation factor, finding some life during its meanest moments. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com