The Darkside of Society
“The traumatic story behind the infamous cult classic film, told by the man who wrote it and lived to tell the tale.”
Synopsis
It’s one of the most controversial, influential and groundbreaking horror satires of the 1980s. Brian Yuzna’s SOCIETY told a terrifying, surreal story about what the rich were doing to the poor in shocking, sexual detail. But did you know it was based on truth and took inspiration from the satanic ritual abuse carried out by the Beverly Hills elite Keith family? Or that son Woody Keith changed his name to Zeph E. Daniel and co-scripted SOCIETY to exorcize the demons from his violent youth? This is the full, appalling story of how Daniel’s autobiography became a classic chiller for the ages.
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THE DARKSIDE OF SOCIETY Official Trailer (2023) Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-20
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Wade Carrell
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Wade Carrell
- Original Title
- The Darkside of Society
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
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Larry Wade Carrell
Larry Wade Carrell
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Larry Wade Carrell
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Larry Wade Carrell
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What is The Darkside of Society about?
It’s one of the most controversial, influential and groundbreaking horror satires of the 1980s. Brian Yuzna’s SOCIETY told a terrifying, surreal story about what the rich were doing to the poor in shocking, sexual detail. But did you know it was based on truth and took inspiration from the satanic ritual abuse carried out by the Beverly Hills elite Keith family? Or that son Woody Keith changed his name to Zeph E. Daniel and co-scripted SOCIETY to exorcize the demons from his violent youth? This is the full, appalling story of how Daniel’s autobiography became a classic chiller for the ages.
Who directed The Darkside of Society?
The Darkside of Society was directed by Larry Wade Carrell.
Who stars in The Darkside of Society?
The principal cast of The Darkside of Society includes Screaming Mad George, Julian Sands, Brian Yuzna, Richard Stanley, Woody Keith.
When was The Darkside of Society released and how long is it?
The Darkside of Society was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.