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American Satan
2017 111 min United States of America R 16+
★6.6
Drama, Music, Thriller
Director: Ash Avildsen
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Description
A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.
US Gross:
$237,708
Worldwide:
$237,708
Starring
Andy Biersack
Actor
Booboo Stewart
Actor
Ben Bruce
Actor
Awards
11 wins & 5 nominations
Key opinion
American Satan is a divisive rock-and-roll Faustian tale that balances compelling performances with a narrative many find clichéd or uneven. While praised for its atmospheric production and strong musical elements, the film is frequently critiqued for its predictable execution and lack of polish.
| Production | The film excels in delivering a high-quality aesthetic, with striking production design and impressive cinematography that captures the dark, seductive atmosphere of the rock industry. | |
| Acting | The lead performances, particularly Andy Biersack and Ben Bruce, anchor the story with convincing displays of inner struggle and moral conflict despite some minor acting inconsistencies across the supporting cast. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on predictable tropes, with many viewers finding the Faustian 'deal with the devil' narrative arc to be cliché and shallow. | |
| Ending | The conclusion of the film is viewed as weak, with opinions split on whether the resolution is a profound reflection of the protagonist's descent or simply an illogical, messy finale. |