An artfully staged and nearly wordless observational documentary, Scott Cummings’ REALM OF SATAN takes the viewer into the rituals and everyday lives of Satanists. It does not seem to be that interested in making them understood and mainly provides captivating visuals.
Sundance 2024 film was very well done for what it is, but it will mostly appeal to fans of experimental film and members of The Church of Satan. If you want an informative and entertaining documentary, I highly recommend Penny Lane’s Hail Satan?, which is about The Satanic Temple, a different organization.
