Hail Satan? review, Culture Whisper (Sundance London)
To watch Hail Satan? with no prior knowledge is like experiencing a conversion. Initially, Penny Lane’s exciting documentary about the Satanic Temple looks like a rare insight into a twisted religious group – much like Louis Theroux’s examination of the Westboro Baptist Church.
But, in a surprising shift of ideas, it's revealed that the Satanic Temple is actually strongly against against the Westboro Baptist Church. And they rally against homophobia and pro-lifers. And they clear up litter from beaches. And they gather clothes for the homeless. And they strive for religious pluralism.
