The Devil Within

Interview with Trey Nelson (Director of Let the Devil In)

This week on The Devil Within host Branden Morgan sits down with filmmaker Trey Nelson, director of the new MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In.

The series—based on Season One of The Devil Within—brings the haunting story of Jefferson Township to the screen with gripping visuals, never-before-seen interviews, and an intensity that lingers long after the credits roll. Trey shares what drew him to this dark chapter in American true crime, how he approached the balance between fact and myth, and the creative choices behind capturing fear, paranoia, and belief on screen.

Together, we talk about trust, responsibility, and the challenges of translating a podcast into a cinematic documentary. Plus, Trey opens up about his own background, influences, and what he hopes Let the Devil In will mean for viewers.

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The Devil Within: Paradise Lost: REDUX - Part Two

In 1988, Jefferson Township, New Jersey, was thrust into the national spotlight. A teenage boy, Tommy Sullivan, murdered his mother before taking his own life in a crime so shocking it became a lightning rod for the Satanic Panic. Suddenly, everything—from heavy metal music to role-playing games to Catholic school curriculums—was scrutinized as potential gateways to darkness.

This episode, Paradise Lost, explores how Tommy’s seemingly ordinary suburban life unraveled in just a matter of weeks: his exposure to occult literature, his fascination with extreme music, whispers of rituals in the woods, and a town hall meeting where parents confronted the chilling possibility that their own traditions might have paved the way for horror.

Now, four years after this story first aired on The Devil Within, I’m bringing it back as part of our REDUX season—with brand new commentary. Together, we’ll re-examine what we thought we knew about the Sullivan case, how the story has evolved since we first told it, and how the MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In aligns with and expands on each episode of Season One.

And while I can’t reveal everything just yet, know this: there are stunning new developments, and we’ll be unpacking them in our upcoming bonus episode.

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    •    Subscribe to MGM+ to watch Let the Devil In — now streaming.

    •    Follow us on Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod (https://instagram.com/thedevilwithinpod) & @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative).

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The Devil Within: Paradise Lost (REDUX)

In 1988, Jefferson Township, New Jersey, was thrust into the national spotlight. A teenage boy, Tommy Sullivan, murdered his mother before taking his own life in a crime so shocking it became a lightning rod for the Satanic Panic. Suddenly, everything—from heavy metal music to role-playing games to Catholic school curriculums—was scrutinized as potential gateways to darkness

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This episode, Paradise Lost, explores how Tommy’s seemingly ordinary suburban life unraveled in just a matter of weeks: his exposure to occult literature, his fascination with extreme music, whispers of rituals in the woods, and a town hall meeting where parents confronted the chilling possibility that their own traditions might have paved the way for horror.

Now, four years after this story first aired on The Devil Within, I’m bringing it back as part of our REDUX season—with brand new commentary from me, Branden Morgan. Together, we’ll reexamine what we thought we knew about the Sullivan case, how the story has evolved since we first told it, and how the MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil Inaligns with and expands on each episode of Season One.

And while I can’t reveal everything just yet, know this: there are stunning new developments, and we’ll be unpacking them in our upcoming bonus episode.

Follow & Connect

    •    Subscribe to MGM+ to watch Let the Devil In — now streaming.

    •    Follow us on Instagram: @thedevilwithinpod (https://instagram.com/thedevilwithinpod) & @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative).

    •    For press & inquiries: [email protected].

    •    Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow The Devil Within wherever you get your podcasts.

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Interview with Christopher Brian (Let the Devil In)

In this special episode of The Devil Within, host Branden Morgan sits down with Christopher Brian, the actor who portrays Tommy Sullivan in the new MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In.

Together, they explore the art and intensity behind stepping into the shoes of a boy at the center of one of America’s most disturbing true crime stories. Christopher shares how he prepared for the role, the acting techniques he relied on, and the weight of portraying a real person whose story still haunts a community decades later.

He also opens up about the audition process, what drew him to the project, his experiences on set, and how the role has changed the way he thinks about his craft. For Christopher, Let the Devil In is more than just a credit — it’s a chance to carve a path forward in his career while honoring the legacy of a story that should never be forgotten.

In This Episode

    •    How Christopher Brian landed the role of Tommy Sullivan.

    •    The challenges of portraying real-life tragedy on screen.

    •    Behind-the-scenes insights from the MGM+ set.

Call to Action

    •    Watch Let the Devil In now on MGM+.

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The Devil Within Season One:

In the bleak midwinter of 1988, the quiet town of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, was shaken to its core. A mother was found brutally murdered. Her teenage son vanished into the night. What unfolded in the hours and days that followed would horrify even the most seasoned investigators — and feed directly into the fever dream of the Satanic Panicsweeping across America.

This was the case that introduced listeners to The Devil Within. It wasn’t just a true crime story — it was the beginning of a descent into fear, paranoia, and the darker corners of human belief.

Now, we’re re-releasing The Jersey Devil with a twist. Host and writer Branden Morgan returns to the story with new commentary, reflecting on what it meant to tell this tale the first time, what he’s uncovered since, and why the Sullivan case still lingers in the American imagination.

This re-release also marks a milestone: the launch of the new MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In, based on season one of The Devil Within. The four-part series — premiering August 31st — expands on the original story with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen evidence, and firsthand accounts from detectives, first responders, and those who lived through the nightmare.

In This Episode

    •    The brutal 1988 murder that shocked Jefferson Township.

    •    How the case became entwined with the national hysteria of the Satanic Panic.

    •    New behind-the-scenes reflections from Branden Morgan.

    •    How this story connects to the upcoming MGM+ series Let the Devil In.

Why Revisit This Story Now?

Because some stories never truly leave us. They echo, they evolve, and sometimes, they return in ways we never expect. The Jersey Devil is not only a cornerstone of this podcast — it’s the origin of a much larger journey that’s about to play out on screen.

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    •    Email: [email protected]

    •    Watch Let the Devil In on MGM+ – Premiering August 31st

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The Devil Within - Season One

In the bleak midwinter of 1988, the quiet town of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, was shaken to its core. A mother was found brutally murdered. Her teenage son vanished into the night. What unfolded in the hours and days that followed would horrify even the most seasoned investigators — and feed directly into the fever dream of the Satanic Panicsweeping across America.

This was the case that introduced listeners to The Devil Within. It wasn’t just a true crime story — it was the beginning of a descent into fear, paranoia, and the darker corners of human belief.

Now, we’re re-releasing The Jersey Devil with a twist. Host and writer Branden Morgan returns to the story with new commentary, reflecting on what it meant to tell this tale the first time, what he’s uncovered since, and why the Sullivan case still lingers in the American imagination.

This re-release also marks a milestone: the launch of the new MGM+ documentary series Let the Devil In, based on season one of The Devil Within. The four-part series — premiering August 31st — expands on the original story with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen evidence, and firsthand accounts from detectives, first responders, and those who lived through the nightmare.

In This Episode

    •    The brutal 1988 murder that shocked Jefferson Township.

    •    How the case became entwined with the national hysteria of the Satanic Panic.

    •    New behind-the-scenes reflections from Branden Morgan.

    •    How this story connects to the upcoming MGM+ series Let the Devil In.

Why Revisit This Story Now?

Because some stories never truly leave us. They echo, they evolve, and sometimes, they return in ways we never expect. The Jersey Devil is not only a cornerstone of this podcast — it’s the origin of a much larger journey that’s about to play out on screen.

Follow & Connect

    •    Instagram: @eviocreative (https://instagram.com/eviocreative?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

    •    Email: [email protected]

    •    Watch Let the Devil In on MGM+ – Premiering August 31st

🔥 Re-release. New commentary. The story that started it all.

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Danielle Franco, show runner and director of the MGM+ series Let the Devil In, joins Branden for an in-depth discussion on what it takes to go from a true crime podcast to a four part documentary series.

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The Devil Within – Denver Confidential Part Two

The shadows of Denver stretch deeper than anyone dares to admit. In Part Two, we return to the Mile High City’s darkest corners, where history, legend, and the supernatural collide.

Chapter Four leads us into the halls of the old Fitzsimons Army Hospital, where soldiers once healed, and spirits still linger in corridors thick with memory. Chapter Five drags us down to the River North district, where the “Demon of RiNo” turned industrial decay into a breeding ground for nightmares. And Chapter Six pulls us beneath Colfax Avenue, where whispers tell of children who never made it home—and whose voices still echo below the streets.

Part cautionary tale, part séance in the dark, Denver Confidential closes with stories that blur the line between myth and memory, forcing us to ask: how much of Denver’s past is really past?

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The Devil Within – Denver Confidential: Part One

Denver is a city built on secrets, and some of them refuse to stay buried. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Mile High City’s darkest legends, where whispered stories of séances, restless spirits, and long-forgotten curses converge.

Chapter One takes us inside the Brown Palace Hotel, where high society once gathered for a séance that spiraled into something far more sinister. Chapter Two follows us to Cheesman Park, a lush expanse of green built over the bones of thousands—a playground for the living and a graveyard for the dead. And in Chapter Three, we climb the steps of Colorado’s State Capitol, where the foundations themselves carry a curse and the echoes of a troubled past.

Part history, part nightmare, Denver Confidential exposes the city’s haunted underbelly and the spectral fingerprints left on its most iconic places.

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🎙️ The Ides of April

Episode 5: Ghosts of the Potomac

As Abraham Lincoln’s body lies in state, the manhunt intensifies.

In this episode, we turn to the quiet architect of vengeance: Secretary of War Edwin Stanton. As the capital mourns, Stanton mobilizes the full force of the Union Army to bring Booth to justice—calling in generals, detectives, and even suspending civil liberties. Meanwhile, Booth and Herold limp their way across southern Maryland, desperately seeking help from old allies who are now rethinking their loyalties.

Enter the shadowy figures of the escape: Dr. Samuel Mudd, Colonel Samuel Cox, and the mysterious "River Ghost"—Thomas Jones—a Confederate smuggler who agrees to help ferry the fugitives across the Potomac. But bad directions, misread compasses, and sheer incompetence lead Booth and Herold in circles.

This is the story of The Lost Week: five long days of confusion, starvation, wounded egos, dead horses, and increasingly deranged diary entries from the assassin himself. The South isn’t hailing Booth as a hero. The North isn’t losing its will. And Stanton? He’s just getting started.

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Credits:

Narrated by Alec Baldwin

Written by Branden Morgan

Produced by Evio Creative

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