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Demonic(2018)

Documentary History

Status: Released

Date: 2018-10-14

50%

3 Votes

Time: 0h 28m

A true story of false memory.

Overview:

During the 1980s, claims of satanic ritual abuse ran rife throughout the western world, uncovered by hypnotic therapists and perpetuated throughout the media, including high-rating television talk shows. In Demonic, filmmaker Pia Borg delves into this bizarre chapter of history, examining the elusive line between fact, fiction and the persuasive power of the media.

Languages: English.

Countries:

Australia

ProductionCompanies:

ABC Arts

Movie: Demonic

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Demonic
Overview
During the 1980s, claims of satanic ritual abuse ran rife throughout the western world, uncovered by hypnotic therapists and perpetuated throughout the media, including high-rating television talk shows. In Demonic, filmmaker Pia Borg delves into this bizarre chapter of history, examining the elusive line between fact, fiction and the persuasive power of the media.
Release Date
2018-10-14
Average
5
Rating:
2.5 starts
Tagline
A true story of false memory.
Genres
Documentary History
Languages:
English
Keywords
satanism abuse short film

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