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Speak of the Devil
But what is the Church of Satan? Who is Anton LaVey? Where is he from? Why does he do that? It does not take much to imagine the worst. Orgiastic ceremonies, where one revels in the blood of virgins, moonlight lamb sacrifices, noise concerts in the basement of a historical building… No, really nothing that amusing among the activities in the Church of Satan. Anton LaVey is nothing like a horned Charles Manson, and his path is all the more unexpected. Nick Bougas allows us to discover the artist, the musician, the philosopher, all through hallucinatory images retrieved from archives, making this rare documentary only two years before the author of the Satanic Bible disappeared.
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Plot Summary
A divorced woman is framed for murder by her former husband, who is a corrupt police detective. She must race against time to clear her name and expose his crimes before she is imprisoned.
Critical Reception
Speak of the Devil received mixed reviews, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actors, particularly Troy Beyer. However, many critics found the plot predictable and the execution lacking in originality, ultimately deeming it a standard made-for-television crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its engaging lead performance by Troy Beyer.
Criticized for a derivative and predictable plot.
Considered a competently made, but ultimately unremarkable, made-for-TV thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception for Speak of the Devil is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews. General sentiment suggests it was an adequate television film for its time, appealing to fans of crime thrillers but not leaving a lasting critical impression.
Fun Fact
Troy Beyer, who plays the lead role of Desiree, also co-wrote the screenplay for Speak of the Devil.
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