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Documentary

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.

Release Date : 2019-04-17

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Hard Working MoviesMagnolia Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : ¿Viva el diablo?

Cast

Nicholas Crowe

Character Name : Self - TST Collaborator

Original Name : Nicholas Crowe

Gender : Male

Malcolm Jarry

Character Name : Self - TST Co-founder

Original Name : Malcolm Jarry

Gender : Male

Lucien Greaves

Character Name : Self - TST Co-founder

Original Name : Lucien Greaves

Gender : Male

Jesper Aagaard Petersen

Character Name : Self - Author

Original Name : Jesper Aagaard Petersen

Gender : Male

Jex Blackmore

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Jex Blackmore

Gender : Male

Jay D. Wexler

Character Name : Self - Law Professor

Original Name : Jay D. Wexler

Gender : Male

Sadie Satanas

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Sadie Satanas

Gender : Male

Lynita Killen

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Lynita Killen

Gender : Male

William Morrison

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : William Morrison

Gender : Male

Eve Vulgaris

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Eve Vulgaris

Gender : Male

Shiva Honey

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Shiva Honey

Gender : Male

Mason Hargett

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Mason Hargett

Gender : Male

Detryck von Doom

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Detryck von Doom

Gender : Male

Michelle Shortt

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Michelle Shortt

Gender : Male

Lanzifer Longinus

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Lanzifer Longinus

Gender : Male

Chalice Blythe

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Chalice Blythe

Gender : Male

Stu de Haan

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Stu de Haan

Gender : Male

Jason Rapert

Character Name : Self - Politician

Original Name : Jason Rapert

Gender : Male

Kevin Kruse

Character Name : Self - History Professor

Original Name : Kevin Kruse

Gender : Male

Hollow Axis

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Hollow Axis

Gender : Male

Siri Sanguine

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Siri Sanguine

Gender : Male

Kym LaRoux

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : Kym LaRoux

Gender : Male

America Darling Curl

Character Name : Self - TST Member

Original Name : America Darling Curl

Gender : Male

James McNaughton

Character Name : Self - Lawyer

Original Name : James McNaughton

Gender : Male

Rick Scott

Character Name : Self - Politician (archive footage)

Original Name : Rick Scott

Gender : Male

Fred Phelps

Character Name : Self - Religious Leader (archive footage)

Original Name : Fred Phelps

Gender : Male

Anton LaVey

Character Name : Self - Religious Leader (archive footage)

Original Name : Anton LaVey

Gender : Male

Billy Graham

Character Name : Self - Religious Leader (archive footage)

Original Name : Billy Graham

Gender : Male

Chris Edmonds

Character Name : Self - Radio DJ (archive footage)

Original Name : Chris Edmonds

Gender : Male

Cecil B. DeMille

Character Name : Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

Original Name : Cecil B. DeMille

Gender : Male

Charlton Heston

Character Name : Self - Actor (archive footage)

Original Name : Charlton Heston

Gender : Male

Eric Greitens

Character Name : Self - Politician (archive footage)

Original Name : Eric Greitens

Gender : Male

Penny Lane

Character Name : Self - Interwiever (voice) (uncredited)

Original Name : Penny Lane

Gender : Female

Reviews

S

SWITCH.

@maketheSWITCH

2021-06-23

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.

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CinemaSerf

@Geronimo1967

2024-05-29

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!