Descendent vs The Devil's Advocate
The Devil's Advocate has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.7/10 for Descendent). Descendent is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 24m. The Devil's Advocate is the older of the two (1997 against 2025). Both are drama, horror, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Descendent | The Devil's Advocate | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.7/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 2h 24m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| Country | – | Germany |
| Director | Peter Cilella | Taylor Hackford |
| Main cast | Sarah Bolger, Ross Marquand, Brandon Scott, Emily Pendergast, Parvesh Cheena | Chris Bauer, Tamara Tunie, Charlize Theron, Connie Nielsen, Keanu Reeves |
Synopsis
Descendent
After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.
The Devil's Advocate
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
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