Set against the backdrop of the 1984 miners' strike, a rock band strive for success during turbulent times.

A man on parole, a struggling mother, and a pair of drug dealing brothers each become part of a dizzying multiplicity of plots, but one story. "The Devil Makes Work For Idle Hands" is a working class drama which focuses on social mobility, disillusionment, and the struggles of working class people. Seen through the perspectives of three characters, the film is loosely based on real life events and uses a mixture of professional and first time actors.

With his career failing, a vain YouTuber believes he can get famous making paranormal videos. But when a mysterious creature starts eating his crew, he must let go of his pride before it consumes them all.