Hail Satan?

4/17/20191h 31m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ The Devil's work is never done. ~

Overview:

The story of The Satanic Temple, a controversial movement that combines religion and activism with the apparent purpose of questioning the basic foundations of US society.

Director:

Penny Lane

Status:

Released

Language:

English

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Key words:

political activism
freedom of speech
satanism
religion
religious conflict
black mass
science vs religion
religious prejudice
devil worship
religious intolerance
abortion
social prejudice
religious freedom
religious fanaticism
religious organization
controversial issues

Cast

Nicholas Crowe

~ as ~

Self - TST Collaborator

Malcolm Jarry

~ as ~

Self - TST Co-founder

Lucien Greaves

~ as ~

Self - TST Co-founder

Jesper Aagaard Petersen

~ as ~

Self - Author

Jex Blackmore

~ as ~

Self - TST Member

Jay D. Wexler

~ as ~

Self - Law Professor

Sadie Satanas

~ as ~

Self - TST Member

Lynita Killen

~ as ~

Self - TST Member

William Morrison

~ as ~

Self - TST Member

Eve Vulgaris

~ as ~

Self - TST Member

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Reviews (2)

SWITCH.
Written 6 year(s) ago
8
As the ultimate example of judging a book by its cover, Satanism is both a fascinating documentary subject and worthy adversary for religious preference of any kind. It “commemorates what makes America great, and that is religious liberty,“ Lucien explains. This is an unconventional community battling conformity, asking the population to think for themselves and show respect for others. Set aside your preconceived notions of what Satanism is about and check out 'Hail Satan?' - it's a hell of an eye-opening experience.
- Charlie David Page
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CinemaSerf
Written 1 year(s) ago
6
Now I will happily admit that I knew nothing about the "Satanic Temple" when I saw this preview screening. At first, I struggled to establish whether or not it was a "mockumentary" on the excesses of this movement - particularly when Lucien Greaves (surely a made up name?!) was being interviewed. I am still not entirely convinced that this isn't a hoax! What it does do, regardless, is challenge quite a few assumptions about "good" and "evil". A lot of what the Temple appears to stand for is quite laudable - from equality of worship and the disestablishment of the Christian church from the US state to improved local services and better schooling. It might actually be more of an effective social commentary rather than a critique on Satanism. Worth watching, but take with a pinch of salt!