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Satanic Panic

Satanic Panic (2009)

Aug 13, 2009 1h 20m Horror

Inspired by true accounts and the craze that took place in the late 1970's and early 80's, follows in the footsteps of classic horror films from that generation. In 1980, ten year old twins Toby and Cindy Richards were abducted by a group of demented satanic cult members. Cindy managed to escape, but Toby was never found. Twenty-five years later, a group of six friends take a canoe trip to re-kindle their friendship, only to find themselves in trouble with crazy, small town locals and the same satanic cult that took Toby years ago. Can the friends make it out of the town of Thornwood alive and in one piece, or will the become victims of sacrifice.

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Directed by Marc Selz

Cast

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Nikki Taylor Melton

as Cindy / Toby Richards / Toby Creature

Tim Krueger
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Tim Krueger

as Tim Richards

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Kymberly Harris

as Kym Richards

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Melissa Chirello

as Lisa Lazrow

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Cyn Dulay

as Karen

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James Pusztay

as Cult Leader

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Karl Sundstrom

as Norville

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Holly Ilyne Sari

as Female Camper

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Mark Peplow

as Paul

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Bob Farster

as Tractor Man

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Patricia Melone

as Lori

Rosa Isela Frausto
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Rosa Isela Frausto

as Girl in backseat

Crew

Director
  • Marc Selz
Writer
  • Marc Selz
  • Karl Sundstrom
Producer
  • Marc Selz

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Thematic Analysis

This Horror film explores themes of fear and survival, delving into the psychological aspects of human nature when confronted with the unknown. Satanic Panic presents a unique perspective on the horror genre by focusing on the psychological terror rather than relying on typical jump scares.

Director Marc Selz brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.

Released in 2009, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of Satanic Panic took approximately 26 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 80 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 125 minutes long.
  • The screenplay went through 5 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
  • The film contains approximately 1782 individual shots.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 3 months to complete.

Historical Context

  • In 2009, when this film is released:
  • Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
  • The September 11 attacks changed global security and politics.
  • Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: August 13, 2009
  • Runtime: 1h 20m

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