The Darkside of Society – Frightfest 2023 Movie Review
Director: Larry Wade Carrell
Plot: Screenwriter Zeph E. Daniel, formerly known as Woody Keith, stepped out of his closet-of-dark-secrets and told the incredible story behind this morbid, subversive oddity of a film.
Runtime: 1 Hour 25 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on The Darkside of Society
The Darkside of Society is a documentary exploring the dark secrets behind the cult classic movie Society. It follows the success story the movie became before diving into the much more sensitive subjects.
Screenwriter of Society Zeph E Daniel reveals the truth behind his motivation to write about the movie. He opens up about his own time in mixing with the high society that created a fine line between fact and fiction.
This is a documentary that shows details behind the story, rather than production stories. It offers a unique approach to learning more about the movie. One that feels like therapy and a disturbing reality to the wider world.The late Julian Sands provides narration in the movie too.
This ends up feeling like a must-watch for anyone who ever wants to hear about the making of the movies. The personal stories, the twisted ideas along with the personal traumas. We get everything we could have learnt from a true cult classic of the horror world.
Final Thoughts – The Darkside of Society is an essential watch for anyone who loves behind-the-movie stories.
