Amusing Trailer For The Documentary HAIL SATAN? which Celebrates Satanism
I don’t know much about Satanism, but I do know that they play a part in a lot of horror movies and that there are several religions out there that are dedicated to worshipping the Dark Lord. I imagine that most people aren’t really happy about Satanism in our world and see it as a bad thing due to fear. This new documentary Hail Satan? hopes to change that.
Today we have a trailer for Hail Satan? and it aims to shed a new light, or darkness, depending on how you look at it, on those that worship Satan. As you’ll see it puts a more positive spin on the religion of misunderstood outcasts who are persecuted by others and what they are trying to accomplish.
Here’s the synopsis:
Chronicling the extraordinary rise of one of the most colorful and controversial religious movements in American history, Hail Satan? is an inspiring and entertaining new feature documentary from acclaimed director Penny Lane (Nuts!, Our Nixon). When media-savvy members of the Satanic Temple organize a series of public actions designed to advocate for religious freedom and challenge corrupt authority, they prove that with little more than a clever idea, a mischievous sense of humor, and a few rebellious friends, you can speak truth to power in some truly profound ways. As charming and funny as it is thought-provoking, Hail Satan? offers a timely look at a group of often misunderstood outsiders whose unwavering commitment to social and political justice has empowered thousands of people around the world.
The film follows some of the more prominent members of the Satanic religion as they campaign for recognition by the government. Not only does the doc offer some interesting information and insights on the group but it also looks like it will be entertaining. When talking about the film, THR said:
“The unexpected bonus ingredient is humor, thanks both to Lane’s wry, savvy subjects — members of The Satanic Temple (TST), led by activist-prankster in chief Lucien Greaves (not to be confused with the older Church of Satan) — and a film crew that’s totally in on TST’s complicated, but also-a-bit-serious joke. Wickedly funny, fascinating and niftily made, this crowd-pleaser will reign at festivals and prove, yet again, that the devil always has the best tunesWickedly funny, fascinating and niftily made, this crowd-pleaser will reign at festivals and prove, yet again, that the devil always has the best tunes.”
Hail Satan? hits theaters on April 19th, 2019.