The Jersey Devil Movies and Television Shows

by Chris Chaos

Over the years there have been quite a few movies and television shows that depicted the Jersey Devil, but the general consensus is that they fall really flat and are a disappointment to the legend that the Jersey Devil has provided. Below are a few of the most popular movies/shows along with a link to their respective IMDB page so that you can locate production data and a link to a trailer or scene if it is available. Obviously this is not a full list of Jersey Devil related movies, if you know of a movie that should be in this list, feel free to contact us.

The Jersey Devil

THE JERSEY DEVIL (2005) by Dan DeLuca
The Jersey Devil IMDB page

Description: A small team of archaeologists seeking Lenape Indian relics stumble across a legend that just won't die.

TRAILER:
The Jersey Devil Trailer

The Barrens

THE BARRENS (2012) Sometimes titled "Jersey Devil"
The Barrens IMDB Page

Description: A man takes his family on a camping trip and becomes convinced they are being stalked by the legendary monster of the New Jersey Pine Barrens: the Jersey Devil.

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The Jersey Devil

THE JERSEY DEVIL  (2014)
 The Jersey Devil IMDB Page

Description: Lucifer's term limits are up and a new, younger, hipper Devil has taken over. His plan is to re-brand and relocate Hell. Along with his dim-witted Devil's Advocate he settles in New Jersey and begins to build the new Hell. Lucifer, his wife Eve and Advocate Judas all follow the new Devil to Jersey to try to disrupt his plans and return Hell to it's original home.

Trailer:
The Jersey Devil Trailer

13th Child

13th CHILD (2002)
The 13th Child IMDB Page

Description: People are being killed by someone or something using superhuman strength. A clever DA Assistant is sent to investigate. Is this just a way to commit the perfect murder or will the legend of the Jersey Devil prove to be true?

Trailer:
 The 13th Child Trailer

13th Child: Jersey Devil

13th CHILD: JERSEY DEVIL (2014)
The 13th Child: Jersey Devil IMDB Page

Trailer:
The 13th Child: Jersey Devil Trailer

The Search for the Jersey Devil

THE SEARCH FOR THE JERSEY DEVIL documentary
The Search for the Jersey Devil IMDB Page

Description: A documentary film that covers many previously unexplored topics  concerning the Jersey Devil: Interviews with the locals, Hammerhead bat theory, Dinosaur theory, Jersey Devil spotted in Oklahoma?, The Legend Mother Leeds, The Speculative Diet of the Jersey Devil, Footprints of the Jersey Devil, Leeds VS Shrouds Family, The 12 other kids, Hoaxes, Judgement Altar, Witches Well, Jersey Devil Bones, Sandhill Crane and much much more.

Trailer:

DVD:
The Search for the Jersey Devil DVD Page

BOOK
The Search for the Jersey Devil Book Page

OFFICIAL PAGE:
Official Jersey Devil Page

The Last Broadcast

THE LAST BROADCAST
The Last Broadcast IMDB Page

Description: Bristling with equipment, two enthusiastic local access cable TV producers recruit an assistant and venture into a forest in search of the mythical and horrifying Jersey Devil. Days later, only one of the trio emerges. He becomes the prime suspect in the disappearances of the other two. However, a local filmmaker examines extensive footage found at the scene and arrives at a different conclusion.

Trailer:
The Last Broadcast Trailer

X-FILES: Jersey Devil episode

X-FILES: JERSEY DEVIL EPISODE
 X-Files: Jersey Devil IMDB Page

Description: Mulder and Scully track a legendary creature that has roamed the New Jersey countryside for over 40 years.

Trailer:
 X-Files: Jersey Devil Trailer

(Chris Chaos is a long time resident of South Jersey who once again resides in and writes from Gloucester City, New Jersey. He is a filmmaker, a business owner, writer, urban explorer and investigator of the odd and weird, a proud parent, happily taken and a connoisseur of hot wings. Chris can be reached at AxisVideo@aol.com)