The Darkside of Society (2023)

The traumatic story behind the infamous cult classic film, told by the man who wrote it and lived to tell the tale.

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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.

Director: Larry Wade Carrell
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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More Films by Director: Larry Wade Carrell
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Darkside of Society stars Screaming Mad George, Julian Sands, Brian Yuzna, Richard Stanley.
How long is The Darkside of Society?
The Darkside of Society has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is The Darkside of Society?
The Darkside of Society is a Documentary film.
Where was The Darkside of Society produced?
The Darkside of Society was produced in United States of America.