Satanis: The Devil's Mass / Sinthia: The Devil's Doll (Special Edition)

This 1970 film is a great, honest, non-hostile, un-biased documentary presentation of the early days and general proceedings of the Church of Satan---possibly the only such one other than Nick Bougas' Speak of the Devil from 1993. While I personally prefer Speak of the Devil because I felt it captured more of LaVey the person---his intelligence, his charisma and his personality---this is nonetheless a gem. It captures the spirit of the time so vividly, and the ritual scenes are very moving, though I am a Satanist so perhaps you would consider me biased. But even from an aesthetic standpoint, the stunning gothic solemnity and high nobility of these dark ceremonies will make you feel SOMETHING I hope. If not, check your pulse. I also especially like that a lot of this documentary is dedicated to speaking to regular everyday people in the area and letting them talk about how they feel about having the Church of Satan in their neighborhood. Some are supportive, some quite displeased. If you are a Satanist or are at all interested in the Church of Satan's history, check this out. Now I don't know quite what to say about the bizarre hypersexual Z-movie Sinthia: The Devil's Doll which seems almost like a random thing to slap onto a DVD with this serious documentary. I love incredibly weird movies though, so I didn't mind, but the squeamish and faint-of-heart will find themselves skipping out on the bonus film.

Yet again I will say that, I am very proud to call myself a Satanist. If your curios or if you already call on the Dark, this digital video disk gives you a look into a time shortly after the formation of our Church by the original man who surrounded himself with the comforting embrace of Satan. Calling himself an animal and taking great comfort in living as the beasts of the field. Rejoicing in the fleshly life. For the here and now, he knew as any sensible gambling man, was the only sure thing. So for me this was an absolute delight! Getting to see immediately after the formation of Anton LaVey's Church of Satan. Here today every Satanist including myself, owes a very great deal of gratitude to the man who dared to shed the blood, sweat and tears paving our ways for future generations. So truly hard he fought for us to where now, this beautiful country of ours actually recognizes Satanism as an actual religion, right beside all the rest. Or more accurately put, it is the left hand path beside all the, "right religions." For those nostalgic few like myself, nothing but sheer joy awaits you. For those just trying to get a glimpse inside, satisfaction for your burning curiosity may await. If your not satisfied however, perhaps you would like a guided tour down the left hand path. If so you know how to better sate your curiosity.

This is just essential for having a close up view of this pioneering movement that charted a course for unknown horizons.Lavey's sense of humor and carny roots are on full display here actually putting one at ease.The most refreshing fact is to see that most of the members are actually middle aged and not young somber followers with all the trapings.Well worth the documentary tour.

I own most of LaVey's books and have watching some old interviews with him on YouTube, so when I heard about this DVD, I had to have it! It's nice to get an "inside look" at The Black Pope as well as hear interviews from other members of the CoS. I highly recommend his books as well, but sometimes it's nice to get a visual. Hail Satan!

This DVD contains 2 full length films about the devil. One is a devil related "horror" film while the main feature on this disc is a documentary that was shot in the late 60's/early 70's of Anton Levay, the owner of the black church in California (heard about in the Eagles hit, "Hotel California").The documentary is really a highlight piece on Anton Levay and his followers. It definitely was shot to "shock" audiences back in the early 70's and it's been used in a lot of Christian videos decrying the "evils" of the devil. Geraldo has even taken pieces of it for some of his reporting on Satanism and Kids. A lot of the footage was used during the 80's when the devil movement was apparently taking kids and sacrificing them to the devil, though none of this was actually proven.The footage in this day and age really doesn't shock anymore but it's a nice look back at the beliefs at the time of the "church of satan." The documentary is very slow so don't expect great filmmaking and the scenes in this movie are obviously staged to scare the people watching this.Overall it's an entertaining pseudo-documentary to make parents scared.The feature length movie on this disc is really not worth talking about but there are tons of extras that are entertaining. If you pick up the disc for about $5 you will have a good time, if you pay more than that, it probably wouldn't be worth it. An interesting curiosity piece, nothing more.

This is one of few good films to watch Anton LaVey explain his philosophy called "LaVeyan Satanism", how it works, where he got it all from and the people who practice it to some degree. This is a movie for those with open minds. Buyer Beware. Just Kidding, You'll get a kick out of these nice people.

Exactly what I expected + more

Proposé dans une liste de DVD en rubrique "ventriloquie", ce machin est une lamentable conversion de médiocre qualité de tout aussi médiocres vidéos où on ne trouve aucun lien et aucune image de ventriloquie. Sexe et violence sans intérêt.Une perte totale.

I have chosen to give five out of five for this product. I am a fan of Anton Lavey and the Satanis DVD I purchased will be a part of my collection of my Satanic stuff. Great Show!

complete any ways...if you are into that kind of thing. Not me!

This DVD is an amzing Documentary about Dr, Anton LaVey & The rise of the church of satan..The is alot of interveiws with the man, witch i have persibaly never seen beforeI was a small fan of his work before. But now i want to go into his work deeper. thanks to the DVD