The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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American Satan
Drama · Music · Thriller · 2017
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.
Movie details
American Satan
“Rock & roll is where God and The Devil shake hands”
2017 Drama · Music · Thriller 1h 51m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.1 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over American Satan?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Ash Avildsen
Written by
Ash Avildsen · Matty Beckerman
Andy Biersack
Johnny Faust
Malcolm McDowell
Mr. Capricorn
Denise Richards
Kat Faust
Bill Duke
Gabriel
Booboo Stewart
Vic Lakota
Jesse Sullivan
Lily Mayflower
Mark Boone Junior
Elias
Court is in session
Put American Satan on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.