The phrase has also been tied to notorious real-world crimes. During the Manson Family murders in 1969, Charles "Tex" Watson reportedly told one of the victims at the Sharon Tate house, . This quote has since been echoed in various media, including Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood . The Devil's Business Review
: Critics often describe the film as "Pinter-esque," comparing its tense, dialogue-heavy atmosphere to Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter . 3. Historical Infamy The Devil's Business
One of the earliest and most provocative uses of the title was by Fenner Brockway in his 1914 play, The Devil's Business . Written as a critique of the global arms trade, the play argued that weapon manufacturers corrupt governments by selling to both sides of a conflict. Its message was so potent that it was shortly after publication due to the outbreak of World War I. 2. The British Occult Chiller (2011) The phrase has also been tied to notorious real-world crimes
In modern pop culture, The Devil's Business is best known as a low-budget, highly acclaimed British horror film directed by Sean Hogan. The Devil's Business Review : Critics often describe
The phrase spans several decades of cultural history, moving from political protest in the early 20th century to modern gritty cult cinema. 1. The Anti-War Play (1914)