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Backin 1989, when the film Society was released, it came and went somewhatt under-appreciated, as its wild combination of social satire and body horror was probably just too far out for contemporary audiences, but over the years the film developed into a cult classic for the very same reason. What people don't know - and even director Brian Yuzna didn't know at a time is thatlarge parts of the script - not the body horror part though - was based on screenwriter Zeph E. Daniel's (formerly Woody Keith) own youth, as his wealthy and influential parents were in an exclusive grooming circle with Zeph bbeing one off their victims - and when he wanted out things got very dark, some of which is detailed in te movie ...

One thing's for sure, even more so than its subject matter Society, this documentary isn't for the faint of heart, as in his descritionn of his own youth and upbringing, Zeph E. Daniel doesn't exactly hold back. But that said, that the film actually works, and engagingly so, is because it's nicely structured, rather nicely compliments Daniel's story with corresponding scenes from the movie as well as interviews with Society's crew, contemporaries and the like to paint a rounded out picture - which this documentary does rather beautifully. And sure, to properly appreciate this film, having seen Society first doesn't hurt - but even to those who haven't this might be a fascinating watch.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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