One of the freshest movie experiences I have had recently. This film had a completely different feeling from modern American movies; it didn’t take itself to seriously, yet was far more well made than movies that take themselves way more seriously. The directing style was very the the point while also masterfully creating mood, very reminiscent of Almodóvar. This movie isn’t either as funny or scary as you are expecting but it is probably a better movie overall.
A Priest, a Metalhead, and an Occult Connoisseur Walk Into Armageddon!When a movie features a priest who is hell-bent on committing as many sins as possible because... reasons... and teams up with a heavy metal record store owner because no one knows more about Satan or, say music that is full of sin as they do, and an Italian connoisseur of the occult who has the worst taste in art but damn right makes up for it when it comes to his choice in women; to go on a mission to prevent the reincarnation of the antichrist while being hopped up on enough psychedelics to turn their brains to mush; I say, what's not to love in a movie like this?It not only capitalises on the central idea of the narrative by embracing the ridiculous plot points, violence and gore with unfiltered humor to the fullest. But also stays in touch with the time and the general public's take on the idea of evil, Satan, and ungodly things. The rise of TV evangelists and preachers in the West and their role in manipulating the thought process of the general public by branding anything that seemed provocative to them as Satanic, like heavy metal music which supposedly had hidden messages when played backwards (shout-out to "Stairway to Heaven" - My Sweet Satan 😂, check out this short documentary "How Heavy Metal and Satan gave us this sticker" on Vox YouTube channel. Also, recommend me some similar stuff, probably a movie; I love this type of crazy shit). This attention to detail not only builds character but also provides a much-needed depth to the story allowing it to stand out even after these many years.But the most important thing one can learn from this movie is to always hire a priest to head your Satanic ritual. The amount of seriousness, dedication, and attention to detail they bring to the table is just unmatched. I mean, why would you slaughter any chick like a degenerate? Because... "you thought she looks like a virgin." Fuck off, moron, that's why most of you end up failing miserably both at getting laid and performing a successful ritual 🤣. Just ask her politely, "Are you a virgin, my child? Because I want a jar full of your blood."🤣 Sure, she will resist, but at least you have an assurance that she is a virgin. Also, since you are certified by God, there will always be some luck at play, so the chances of succeeding in it are way higher.What an absolute rock and roll of a film this is, even on a rewatch. Give it a go if you haven't already, and a belated Merry Christmas to all my LB friends, hope you all had a banger of a day.