Comments on: Satanic Cinema http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/ A meeting place for myth, imagination, and mystery in pop culture. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TheoFantastique | A meeting place for myth, imagination, and mystery in pop culture. http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/comment-page-1/#comment-2142 TheoFantastique | A meeting place for myth, imagination, and mystery in pop culture. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:55:40 +0000 http://theofantastique.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/#comment-2142 [...] “Satanic Cinema” [...] [...] “Satanic Cinema” [...]

]]> By: TheoFantastique | A meeting place for myth, mystery and imagination in pop culture. http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 TheoFantastique | A meeting place for myth, mystery and imagination in pop culture. Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:26:39 +0000 http://theofantastique.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/#comment-1004 [...] TheoFantastique: I appreciate your perspective on that film but this is where I would have to respectfully disagree. On my first screening of The Ninth GateI initially dismissed it, but upon subsequent viewings and reflection, I think it is a multi-layered, significant, and neglected horror film and piece of Polanski’s work in horror. While it may not include the ambiguities that Rosemary’s Baby does, the way unique way in which it treats the figure of Satan, and its incorporation of Western esotericism within the horror genre, make one of Polanski’s best films, and perhaps a horror film that rivals Rosemary’s Baby. For those interested in my discussion on this see my previous post on the topic of “Satanic Cinema.” [...] [...] TheoFantastique: I appreciate your perspective on that film but this is where I would have to respectfully disagree. On my first screening of The Ninth GateI initially dismissed it, but upon subsequent viewings and reflection, I think it is a multi-layered, significant, and neglected horror film and piece of Polanski’s work in horror. While it may not include the ambiguities that Rosemary’s Baby does, the way unique way in which it treats the figure of Satan, and its incorporation of Western esotericism within the horror genre, make one of Polanski’s best films, and perhaps a horror film that rivals Rosemary’s Baby. For those interested in my discussion on this see my previous post on the topic of “Satanic Cinema.” [...]

]]> By: John W. Morehead http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/comment-page-1/#comment-87 John W. Morehead Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:44:00 +0000 http://theofantastique.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/#comment-87 Visigoth, neither of these books offer the authors's views on their interpretation of Satan. The books are not dealing with this metaphical topic. Schreck would have his views as informed by his particular satanic philosphy, but again, this is not the purpose or focus of his book or Mitchell's<br/><br/>Nicole, thanks for your comments. I'd suggest you interact with both of these authors on their interpreatation of The Ninth Gate. The conclusion is not as anti-climactic as one might think. But your recommendation of Ellis' work is spot on. He does a wonderful job not only in touching on these areas, but also in addressing the folkloric aspects that lead to satanic panics as well. Visigoth, neither of these books offer the authors’s views on their interpretation of Satan. The books are not dealing with this metaphical topic. Schreck would have his views as informed by his particular satanic philosphy, but again, this is not the purpose or focus of his book or Mitchell’s

Nicole, thanks for your comments. I’d suggest you interact with both of these authors on their interpreatation of The Ninth Gate. The conclusion is not as anti-climactic as one might think. But your recommendation of Ellis’ work is spot on. He does a wonderful job not only in touching on these areas, but also in addressing the folkloric aspects that lead to satanic panics as well.

]]> By: Nicole http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Nicole Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:16:00 +0000 http://theofantastique.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/#comment-86 hm. I found the Ninth Gate awfully anti-climactic. <br/><br/>Anyway, I'd also recommend Raising the Devil: Satanism, New Religions and Media by Bill Ellis. He has a section on Hammer horror films and his intro deals with the controversy over that Harry Potter article in the Onion. It's a great cultural analysis. hm. I found the Ninth Gate awfully anti-climactic.

Anyway, I’d also recommend Raising the Devil: Satanism, New Religions and Media by Bill Ellis. He has a section on Hammer horror films and his intro deals with the controversy over that Harry Potter article in the Onion. It’s a great cultural analysis.

]]> By: Visigoth http://www.theofantastique.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/comment-page-1/#comment-85 Visigoth Thu, 09 Aug 2007 14:23:00 +0000 http://theofantastique.wordpress.com/2007/08/08/satanic-cinema/#comment-85 Do either of the books offer any metaphysical philosophy regarding Satan? Do they see Satan as a spiritual being or more of a title for the abstraction of evil? <br/><br/>Do the books talk about the problem of evil and what evil actually is?<br/><br/>I am thinking of renting The Ninth Gate. Sounds interesting. Do either of the books offer any metaphysical philosophy regarding Satan? Do they see Satan as a spiritual being or more of a title for the abstraction of evil?

Do the books talk about the problem of evil and what evil actually is?

I am thinking of renting The Ninth Gate. Sounds interesting.

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