My Top 10 Truly Satanic Films: Part 1

   I've seen so many lists of so-called Satanic films which never hit their mark. Just because a movie references Satan or some demon doesn't make it Satanic. What makes a film truly Satanic goes much deeper below the surface. It embodies ideals and elements of the philosophy which were codified as Satanism by Anton Szandor LaVey in The Satanic Bible and the Satanic philosophy of the Church of Satan.

   With that being said, here is the first half (I'm doing this in two parts so I can keep the length of the post shorter) of my top 10 truly Satanic films and what makes them Satanic in my eyes.

10. THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920)
    This silent German horror classic embraces the Law of the Trapezoid through it's use of the German Expressionistic harsh angles and dominant mass in it's set design. Angles can control human behavioral responses and harsh angles when used correctly have been known to illicit a change in the viewer. Through the use of angles, the mind can be sent into fear, rage and despair. The Satanic Law of the Trapezoid can capture attention or repel it, depending on the individual. (I explored this Law in my earlier artwork.)

9. MARJOE (1972)
   Winner of the 1972 Academy Award for Best Documentary feature, this film chronicles the life of a tent revival evangelist. In it, Marjoe explains and demonstrates his tactics for scamming a small fortune out of his congregation and others. Marjoe also talks and illustrates how the whole televangelist business is nothing more than hypocrisy and a scam.

8. ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968)
   While this horror film directed by Roman Polanski does indeed deal with Satanism overtly, it shows how Satanists truly are which is life loving and full of spirit while in pursuit of their own goals and ambitions. Ruth Gordon won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in her portrayal of Minnie Castevet.

7.  SERIAL (1980)
   A delightful and quirky film starring Martin Mull with a special appearance by Sir Christopher Lee, this comedy concentrates on the zaniness and lack of common sense which is so prevalent in society today. The underlying theme is that the only way to be truly happy is to find it in yourself by doing what makes you happy and not what others dictate what happiness should be.

6. THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR (1948)
   Starring Dean Stockwell in a very early role, this film explores what society and it's ills look like from a child's point of view and concentrates on the message of non-conformity and using your individuality and specific talents to your own advantage.

   This ends the first half of my list.

(*EDIT 10.27.11: You can now find Part 2 of this list right HERE!)