666 Revealed

 

 

When watching documentaries, there is always so much to choose from. Recently, with the event is Sandy Hook and the reported dark background of Adam Lanza, I ventured somewhere near where his mind resided. With that in mind, I decided pump things up a bit with something darker. The occult and the dark arts are always an interesting subject and for some, extremely controversial, so it would be a perfect topic to close the year. My selection in that realm, 666 Revealed.

 

 

Plot/ This documentary examines Satanism, the occult, and serial killers including Albert Fish, Andrei Chikatilo, Fred and Rosemary West, Harold Shipman, and David Berkowitz.

 

 

Being a fan of the occult and the dark arts, when I saw this one on Netflix, I knew it had to be the choice. I especially enjoy works that portray controversial topics such as Satanism in an appropriate light. While misunderstood, true Satanism encourages the fringe genius to stand tall and believe in ones ability, creativity and knowledge.  While not a great or perfect documentary, it definitely does a fair job at displaying the Church of Satan in a proper light, without the typical propaganda that exists. It looked at religious history, witchcraft and serial killer and the role Satan played in those realms.  Is it perfect, no, as some of it is uneven and falls flat and some of the connections drawn by the filmmakers make little sense? There is also a clear religious agenda present, which influenced any type of journalistic integrity.  While I did find this entertaining and interesting, it definitely is not for everyone. If you enjoy documentaries about a darker path, Hail Satan and check it out, if not, stay away.