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A wild exposé inside Anton LaVey's Church of Satan, where black masses and pet tigers roam.

SATANIS: THE DEVIL'S MASS

1970 · 01:26:00 · X · Documentary · IMDB TMDB

A documentary that takes a look inside the "Church of Satan", founded in California in the 1960s by Anton Szandor LaVey, a former circus lion tamer.

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What is Satanis: The Devil's Mass about?

Satanis: The Devil's Mass is a 1970 American documentary film directed by Ray Laurent about Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan, offering a provocative glimpse into its rituals, members, and lifestyle.

Synopsis

The unseen and unbelievable exposé on Anton LaVey, America's favorite leader of the Church of Satan. Feeling like a bedtime story as told by Kenneth Anger and Russ Meyer, this is a wild glimpse into the witches, black masses, and sex lives that built San Francisco’s most infamous cult. From LaVey’s daughter ("I think they're nuts!") to a nude woman who performs a satanic rite with a Boa constrictor, you’ll meet numerous proto-goths, midnight maniacs, and daytime Draculas—and even a pet tiger named Togare! In the words of LaVey, “There is a beast in man that should be exercised, not exorcised!”

 
Details & Specs
Director
Ray Laurent
Release
1970
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Succubus

The SassyFlix Take

If you’ve ever wondered what actually went on in the infamous Church of Satan, this documentary takes you straight to the black-mass altar—complete with a pet tiger, proto-goths, and a candid LaVey family. It’s a front-row seat to 1970s San Francisco’s most eccentric cult, shot with a style that feels like Kenneth Anger and Russ Meyer traded notes.
From the Vault

Proof that in 1970 San Francisco, even the tigers had an X-rating.

Why Cult

Church of Satan Access

Get an unprecedented look inside Anton LaVey's Church of Satan, including revealing interviews and unscripted rituals.

Real Rituals & Cult Life

Witness black masses, witches, and the everyday chaos within San Francisco’s most notorious cult.

Eccentric Personalities

Meet LaVey’s outspoken daughter, a nude boa-constrictor performer, and even a pet tiger named Togare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Satanis: The Devil's Mass about? +

Satanis: The Devil's Mass is a documentary that exposes Anton LaVey’s Church of Satan in 1970s San Francisco, featuring interviews, black masses, and the eccentric world of its followers.

When was Satanis: The Devil's Mass released? +

Satanis: The Devil's Mass was released in 1970.

Who directed Satanis: The Devil's Mass? +

Ray Laurent directed Satanis: The Devil's Mass.

How long is Satanis: The Devil's Mass? +

The film runs for 86 minutes.

What genre is Satanis: The Devil's Mass? +

It is a documentary.

Where can I watch Satanis: The Devil's Mass? +

Satanis: The Devil's Mass is available to stream on SassyFlix.