Satanis: The Devil's Mass
Originally released in 1970. Satanis: The Devil's Mass is a documentary film. directed by Ray Laurent. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Isaac Bonewits, Anton LaVey, and Diane LaVey
Synopsis
The film is a study of Anton Szandor LaVey, leader of a cult of devil worshipers in San Francisco. He and his Church of Satan are shown performing a black mass, in which a nude woman serves as an altar and a boa constrictor wraps itself around a naked witch. Newsreel footage is included in which LaVey's neighbors are interviewed about the lion which he kept in his house until complaints resulted in the animal's removal to a zoo. The ideology of the Church of Satan is discussed--guilt rejection, sexual freedom, and self-indulgence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Satanis: The Devil's Mass about?
The film is a study of Anton Szandor LaVey, leader of a cult of devil worshipers in San Francisco. He and his Church of Satan are shown performing a black mass, in which a nude woman serves as an a...
Who directed Satanis: The Devil's Mass?
Satanis: The Devil's Mass was directed by Ray Laurent.
How long is Satanis: The Devil's Mass?
Satanis: The Devil's Mass has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Satanis: The Devil's Mass released?
Satanis: The Devil's Mass was released on March 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Satanis: The Devil's Mass?
The main cast of Satanis: The Devil's Mass includes Isaac Bonewits, Anton LaVey, Diane LaVey, Togare.