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Hail Satan?

"The Devil's work is never done."

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.

Top Cast

  • Nicholas Crowe

    Nicholas Crowe

    Self - TST Collaborator

  • Malcolm Jarry

    Malcolm Jarry

    Self - TST Co-founder

  • Lucien Greaves

    Lucien Greaves

    Self - TST Co-founder

  • Jesper Aagaard Petersen

    Jesper Aagaard Petersen

    Self - Author

  • Jex Blackmore

    Jex Blackmore

    Self - TST Member

  • Jay D. Wexler

    Jay D. Wexler

    Self - Law Professor

  • Sadie Satanas

    Sadie Satanas

    Self - TST Member

  • Lynita Killen

    Lynita Killen

    Self - TST Member

  • William Morrison

    William Morrison

    Self - TST Member

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.

Rating

7.0 / 10
195 Reviews
1 Popular

2 Reviews

  • SWITCH.
    SWITCH.
    8 Jun 11, 2019

    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 Read Charlie's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-hail-satan-a-hell-of-a-fascinating-documentary Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.

  • CinemaSerf
    CinemaSerf
    6 May 29, 2024

    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!

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