Satanic (2016) is a supernatural horror film directed by Jeffrey G. Hunt. The movie follows four friends on their way to Coachella who decide to make a stop in Los Angeles to explore notorious sites related to the occult and Satanism. As their curiosity leads them deeper into dark territory, they encounter a mysterious girl involved in satanic rituals, and things take a terrifying turn.
The group stumbles upon a ritual where they try to intervene, but this act pulls them into a nightmarish situation. After taking in a girl named Alice, who they rescue from the ritual, strange and horrifying events begin to occur, and the group soon realizes they have become the target of a powerful and malevolent force.
Satanic explores themes of the occult, possession, and demonic rituals. The film builds suspense as the characters are trapped in a series of increasingly disturbing events. While it leans into supernatural horror and satanic panic, it also focuses on psychological terror as the friends descend into paranoia and fear.
The film received mixed reviews, with some praising its premise and eerie atmosphere but others criticizing the execution, pacing, and lack of depth. It’s a relatively straightforward supernatural horror with occult elements and a focus on demonic themes.
