Satan Wants You
Satan Wants You

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Satan Wants You

2023
Movie
88 min
English

The story of how the Satanic Panic of the 1980s was ignited by "Michelle Remembers", a memoir by psychiatrist and his patient. The book relied on recovered-memory therapy to uncover Michelle's abduction by baby-stealing Satanists.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Google Users91%
Director: Steve J. Adams, Julia MorganGenres: Documentary, Horror

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the origins of the Satanic Panic, a moral panic that swept through the United States and parts of Canada in the 1980s. It explores how baseless accusations of satanic ritual abuse led to widespread fear and paranoia, impacting communities and individuals. The film examines the media's role in sensationalizing these claims and the subsequent fallout.

Critical Reception

Satan Wants You has been generally well-received by critics for its thorough and insightful examination of the Satanic Panic phenomenon. Reviewers often praise its use of archival footage and interviews to paint a disturbing picture of the era's hysteria. Audience reception has also been positive, resonating with those interested in true crime and societal trends.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comprehensive investigation into the Satanic Panic.

  • Cited for its effective use of historical footage and interviews.

  • Noted for its chilling portrayal of societal hysteria.

Google audience: Google users largely found the documentary to be a fascinating and disturbing look at a dark chapter in recent history, highlighting its ability to evoke a sense of unease and disbelief at how widespread the panic became.

Fun Fact

The documentary features interviews with key figures who were involved in or affected by the Satanic Panic, offering firsthand accounts of the era's paranoia and its consequences.

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