The SYMBOLISM, MEANING, and INSPIRATION for Late Night With The Devil | Non-Spoiler Video Essay

[@lucasblue20]

Such a fresh approach to the possession horror genre, I loved it! What are your thoughts, and are you planning to see it? Let me know below!

[@MrKingvenom77]

I loved this movie.

[@BruceWayne-ri4wr]

I don't know why more people haven't picked up on it the guy in the skeleton costume I think it's supposed to be Satan that's why he doesn't move he doesn't react they keep showing him I think that's the Devil Himself sitting there in the crowd is what they're implying

[@MrKingvenom77]

@@BruceWayne-ri4wr I noticed that as well. He was also at the end of the movie. One of the people surrounding Jack Delroy

[@BruceWayne-ri4wr]

@@MrKingvenom77 and there's even the guy in a devil costume right next to him which is like the parallel I'm almost certain that's what was implied you said that character was around him at the end I didn't see that part the skeleton guy was taking Jack Delroy

[@BruceWayne-ri4wr]

@@MrKingvenom77 I need to see this again because I missed some stuff

[@tommoore4128]

The main criticism of the film is that wish it had a similar documentary style epilogue as it did for the prologue to bookend the movie showing the aftermath of the airing. I think that was a crucial missing element. I wanted to know what happened. Was Jack Delroy committed? Was the show canceled? Were there lawsuits for the deaths that perhaps bankrupted the fictional UBC network? These are all questions that easily could have been answered with a similar style epilogue as the opening prologue. I also think it would’ve made for a more cohesive movie overall to have that book end. I don’t know maybe they’re saving that all for a sequel 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@squatchit5700]

Nah, that's what makes the whole movie creepier, it is is implying without spoon feeding you the info, that everything went back to normal and everyone forgot. Because history only remembers the kings.

[@tommoore4128]

@@squatchit5700 well that just makes no sense. The movie is presented as a documentary that is presenting the found footage, so clearly it wasn’t totally forgotten. Why wouldn’t there be an epilogue telling us of the aftermath, even if it was largely forgotten by the public, which I seriously doubt given the nature of the events.

[@garymitchell5899]

​@@squatchit5700 silly comment. A commentary at the end would have mirrored the beginning and been really useful. As is, the end spoils the film.

[@allisterjohn109]

YES. I agree 100%

[@theunfunnyjokester]

My main problem too

[@stoicghost4313]

"you'll not only lose your mind, but you'll lose your soul." - Sir Christopher Lee.

[@gerlindpflugbeil5065]

120 % without doubt.

[@sideshowbob6869]

I got off work late and decided to go watch a movie alone and came across this without even knowing anything about it and i really liked it! Had to come watch this video to have a bit of a better understanding

[@meganburbick1292]

Would love a spoiler version of this analysis. I’ve been digging into the abaxis, Gnosticism, and the symbols used in the movie! Haven’t seen anyone touch on it yet.

[@lucasblue20]

Currently working on a spoiler video! Can't wait to upload it on Tuesday, and I'll certainly discuss the topics you've discussed. There's so much more to say

[@lucasblue20]

Also feel free to share any insight you have on Gnosticism and Abraxis in this thread, I can feature it in the video

[@JarodRebuck]

I saw this at a 2:00 pm showing earlier today. I was so compelled by the story, themes, characters, and all the heartfelt effort one can plainly see that has been put into this movie. To me, the movie is much more than just a demonic horror movie. I found much in the way of philosophy to chew on. Excellent review! Thank you!

[@yusefendure]

Thanks for taking the time to peel the onion on this film. The Bohemian Club is not a cult. It's a secret society. Cults eagerly recruit, while groups like the Bohemian Club, the Bilderberg Group, and Skull and Bones remain exclusive to the extreme. The film mentions 'The Grove,' which alludes to the Bohemian Grove where their meetings take place. The influence of secret societies on the general public is great, and the film touches on this crucial point.

[@A_YouTube_Commenter]

I saw this film twice already and plan to own it when it gets a physical release. It's so well done and crafted, I am impressed to say the least. The lead guy was on Last Podcast on the Left and seemed like a cool person who grew up on comics and horror movies. The sad part is you feel for Jack Delroy. He's not an unlikable person despite what he's done. I reminded me of Silent Hill 2, the video game.

[@psychedelictacos9118]

I wasn't thinking of Silent Hill 2 but I can see the analogy, maybe like Silent Hill 2 the whole show was actually in some limbo world between the real world and hell where Jack, like James is made to face his demons and reconcile with actions especially like James in relation to his wife!

[@shawnpierre5755]

Loved this movie and love this video! The influence of Killing of America really makes sense for the type of horror this is, thank you for this!!

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah I was pretty blown away by this movie and it's originality, and I too loved hearing The Cairnes Brothers talk about their influences. So glad you enjoyed this, thank you so much!!

[@kevnronquillo]

where did u watch?

[@darthnews]

Dude! I saw this last week in theaters for my bday and i loved it. Been waiting for a deep dive just like this! Excellent analysis man. Instant sub 💯

[@lucasblue20]

Awesome to hear my friend, and happy birthday! I'm so glad there are so many people like us who went out and saw this and loved it, with such a limited theatrical release. And thank you for the sub! Plenty more otw

[@danielhainline8882]

I still think Lilly's real name was Lilith like the Bible denom. Kind of like that Renee Zellwegger movie with her an a very young Jodelle Ferland who played the denom child, Lilly.

[@starwarsroo2448]

Lillith isn't a demon in the bible, it's from certain Hebrew, Babylonian and mesopotamian texts

[@danielhainline8882]

@@starwarsroo2448 okay. I think of Lilith Sternin Crane from "Cheers" when I hear the name.

[@thegiftedseer6764]

​@@starwarsroo2448 actually Lilith's history goes all the way back to ancient Sumerian folklore.

[@thegiftedseer6764]

​@@danielhainline8882According to several Jewish accounts, like the Midrash, she was Adam's first wife but refused to submit to him because she viewed herself as being his equal. She left the Garden and God sent three angels after her. She still refused and they killed her children. According to certain accounts, she was cursed as a demoness or succubus or visits men in their sleep to still sperm to create more demons, since her children were killed. She's also responsible for SIDS. All I see is the first independent woman to be demonized.

[@starwarsroo2448]

@@thegiftedseer6764 OK Hebrew, Mesopotamian, Babylonian and Sumerian

[@ChristicleNielsen]

This is the first horror movie I’ve ever given a 10/10 simply because of the knowledge of the bohemian grove, real demonology info, and just the overall atmosphere the movie had. GO SEE IT

[@Kyle-ek4gr]

It’s not better than the shining

[@noahgormanmusic1843]

Long time horror fan and just saw this movie in theaters last week, absolutely loved it! Solid analysis, and you now have a new subscriber :)

[@lucasblue20]

So thrilled to hear this! I loved the movie so much too, and you can expect plenty more content from me on films like this, thank you so much!!

[@Campbell5339]

I personally found the film to be a blast. I was going into this film with some expectation but not to much and frankly coming out I was proud to say I really enjoyed this one. One of those films were I knew the synopsis before watching this but not watching the trailer, only seeing like a 10 second clip of the film. David Dastmalchian does a great job at being a typical tv host with him showing his Charminster side and his less positive side when the cameras are off which were my favourite part of his character. The production design for the film was so spot on to what a 70s talk show would be. I really like the hole thing where the devil recognise him from his past (the forest power rich celebrities place) and during the final act there are hint's that he made have made a deal with The devil earlier which involved his wife death which was kind of the plot twist but wasn't explore enough, which I respected I felt this was one of those films were it didn't have to be explored and left it to the audience to explore it for themselves and decide on it. The only thing that I thought they could have done better was to fleshing out the back story of Dastmalchian character because I thought it could have been more relative more rather than just be in the beginning, which I like but it would have been more if they just well talk about it more. Overall I give it a 4/5

[@squatchit5700]

Not knowing the full story is confusing and will give one a sense of dread, which is the perfect feeling if you are watch a mystery/scary story. Having more information would have take away from the build up at the end and have made the movie so much longer and probably worse. It was nice to see a movie the respected the audience and didn't fill the movie with unnecessary information, there's something to actually talk about because the movie didn't say it all over and over already.

[@markparker2893]

Enjoyed this movie very much but in my opinion Abraix isn’t the devil. The devil was there from the outset before Lily appeared. In my post I think the devil is Carmichael who was on the panel throughout the movie. This explains the evil presence from the outset and the interview with devil title. He does everything to discredit Jack pushing him to greater extremes to prove himself and to save the show. He created a desperation in Jack, Christou’s reaction when he spewed black vomit all happened before Lily appeared which Carmichael dismissed. I’m convinced Carmichael was actually the devil, master of illusion, trickster are all traits of the devil.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Loved this film. I actually cared about the characters for the most part. Lilly was well played.

[@MrMmnngghh]

Narration and editing on point Lucas, props 👍👍🔥🔥

[@lucasblue20]

This means so much to me, thank you!!

[@robs9237]

Ghostwatch was def an inspiration

[@ZenStarwalker]

this film depicts the very real state of fame and the sacrifices made for it. like, actually. Even the depictions of possession are scarily accurate

[@cbalaxc]

David is coming into his own and and getting the recognition his skills now deserve..The Dark Knight (has the Rachel Dawes pin on), Prisoners, Dune, Oppenheimer- not bad at all

[@dianamckibben8441]

Loved the movie and have been watching every review I could find. This was by far the best.

[@lucasblue20]

Omg this is amazing to hear, considering how many videos there are on this film. Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed the movie!

[@dianamckibben8441]

@@lucasblue20 you best tied things together by going into the MEANING. And you have a very good voice. In fact.....I'm going to listen to your whole review again!!! And see the movie with my son again!!

[@lucasblue20]

@@dianamckibben8441 thank you so much, again! And hope you and your son have the best time!!

[@ayoa385]

It’s a very different type of horror movie. It wasn’t really scary but definitely interesting. It starts slow and ending like a roller coaster.

[@RyleeCrane]

I didn’t really find the movie to scary but I still really liked it and had a blast watching it! I loved the affects, they reminded me of some older horror affects.

[@fadedfishyyy]

New subscriber here! Loved this analysis. I saw the film when it dropped a week after my birthday last month and I had a blast watching it. My leg was shaking up until the very end, it had me on the edge of my seat! I appreciate you peeling back the layers of the grove and the backstory on Abraxis. Very much looking forward to your spoiler review on Tuesday. Amazing video, keep doing big things. ☺️

[@lucasblue20]

So happy to hear you enjoyed the movie just as much as I did, I was very much on the edge of my seat too haha and it means so much that the video was well worth it for you, thank you! And I just uploaded the spoiler version like 20 mins ago, really hope you like it!

[@austinrodriguez4272]

Been a month sense you posted this is lowkey my favorite KZbin series

[@RonaldWilliams-lp3bg]

Man this has to be the best movie of 2024 hands down I've watched this movie several times over but I'm just really surprised on how many imagery that they showed involving the Grove if you know what I mean not going to say too much on that but you know so abraxas is a demon cuz that's what Santana named his second album in 1970 wow okay I'm going to do some research

[@stefanyb7573]

Anyone notice when they showed the clip of dr. Phil, the girl they showed looked eerily like lily in the movie? 👀😬

[@JasonVoorhees6661]

So many horror films when it comes to possesion, the performances of the possessed victim come across as a bad comedy act, but here was def unnerving. The effectiveness of merging the girls voice with the devils and seeing the devil throw in the glitch of the camera, other voices just made this a very unnerving but effective horror film

[@frederichiebler4690]

great analysis, very insightful indeed 👌. This movie is extremely unique, I just love the atmosphere throughout the narrative. The acting is top notch as well

[@lucasblue20]

It means so much to me to hear it was insightful, thank you! And we're on the exact same page with the movie, it's one of a kind!

[@migzydrift]

This film is fantastic! 10/10🍿

[@ChristmasKathy]

Yes!

[@ChristmasKathy]

I saw the movie yesterday- it's great! New subscriber!

[@lucasblue20]

So glad you loved it too! And can’t thank you enough for subscribing, plenty more videos to come!

[@djspacey2509]

The movie is 10/10. There was way too many clips/scenes shown though online before I seen the movie. It pissed me off big time .

[@sammydingdong4540]

Anyone know when this is actually released on Shudder ?

[@marioargiropoulos7555]

Right now.

[@sammydingdong4540]

@@marioargiropoulos7555 Thanks for that Dude or Dudette.......👻

[@jessikamccowan]

The main victim(s) of it all, besides Jack and Minnie, are everyone in that studio, especially Gus.

[@wiinterflowers4277]

Here here. Gus's death was too much!

[@Campbell5339]

Btw would it be ok if you can do some more spoiler reviews its just when i found this video i thought you were going to talk spoilers behind this film. Because without your films i wouldn't have understand films like the lobster, the killer, thinking of ending things, etc

[@lucasblue20]

What I think I’m gonna start doing is following these analyses up with full spoiler analyses, featuring some discussion of commenters’ comments under this video and my EXPLAINED style breakdown digging into the highly specific details, so it’s likely I’ll have a spoiler video up for this movie soon. I just gotta figure out how I wanna deliver it. Thank you so much for letting me know you’d like to see that! It really helps!!

[@damianstarks3338]

You are spot on the inspections behind this movie

[@sons714native4]

Nicely done!

[@lucasblue20]

So glad you like it, thank you!!

[@Druzica18]

I love your voice and your analysis!

[@JanikRai]

Great video and analysis

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you very much my man

[@77guitarhero]

Awesome breakdown

[@AT-AT-AT-AT]

6:03 “many other talk show hosts” shows the safest one.

[@267BR]

who the fuck said dr phil was safe? he literally tried to claim on tv adrenochrome wasn't real and rich people don't fuck kids. he's a tv dr and he fooled you too

[@Auberginenmann6000]

Just saw it and I immediately thought about The King of Comedy and Rosemarys baby

[@nadinerose863]

liked this one good time!

[@lucasblue20]

Thanks so much!!

[@FrankieValentine-o6l]

I could listen to you read “War and Peace” in full attention!

[@kentcampbell122]

Can you tell me the name and artist of the background music in chapter 2

[@ducksalon6631]

Are you gonna make a spoiler version for those who’ve seen the movie ?

[@lucasblue20]

Yeah I'm currently working on it, it's gonna be lots of fun! I'll have it up on Tuesday, the 9th

[@jupiterjazz2805]

Please talk spoilers! Loved this movie

[@lucasblue20]

Spoiler video this Tuesday, can't wait!

[@bobthebuilder9553]

These scenes of upset and anarchy and war from the 60's and 70's is a way to set the stage for what's to come, now doubt.

[@markparker2893]

Maybe it's only me but I think Carmichael is the devil. The film centers on Jack's pursuit for the truth and Carmichael attempts to dispel that the devil exists. The clue is in the title, Lilley is a distraction, yes she is possessed but not by the devil. The other major clue is Carmichael performing magic, that we all saw...I.e master of illusion. Another reference to the devil and finally as an illusionist he performed the greatest trick....that the devil does not exist by finding ways to discredit Jack by re-engineering his magic trick and discredited his own work but we as the viewers saw the worms. He then appears to be killed by the demon but listen to what he says, he calls it master, he knows what it is. I have watched this movie several times now and I am fully convinced the plot lines are there to deceive us that ultimately the devil doesn't exist yet he is named in the title.

[@GokuMcDuck]

Nice theory.

[@markparker2893]

Just to add that the evil presence was already on the set way before Lily appeared suggesting the Devil was someone else in disguise

[@UnajoyAtherfold]

Now I have watched some horrors in my time and I was glued as people know the exoist poltergeist both actress linda Blair stared in and Heather rioske Heather died mysterious I think it's a bit if Saw and exoist in one when I heard about it I thought real but watching the meaning of movie I get it in sone comments explained my opinion this beats evil dead and Saw even the classic Friday the 13 😢😢

[@markparker2893]

It’s such a layered movie in my opinion up there with the 70’s and 80’s classics. The reason why it worked was due to stripping back on pointless jump scares and over done CGI. It will go down as a classic like the Wicker Man which is set around a similar period.

[@thegiftedseer6764]

I don't think so, the Devil wouldn't bow down to God, so he's not bowing down to another fallen angel. The creepy guy in the skeleton suit is quite suspicious.

[@Maximillion666]

The Grove is the Bohemian Grove for those who don't know.

[@damianstarks3338]

This new horror movie is a gem

[@RetroJes]

I want to see this movie so bad!!! I just have to make time.

[@BlackFuneralFlowers]

Great movie

[@chrystalmcatee6224]

Everything that happened on this movie has a refrence to real life events. Its clear that the sayanic cult and its leader are a reference to Anton Levey and the church of Satan. Kristou is a reference to Hri Geller who did the talk show circuit and would bend spoons with his mind, the turn oat is another reference to a popular magician that came out and told the truth about how magicians do their tricks and bevame a smug narcissistic jerk that thought he had the answers to everything. "The grove" ad they called it is Bohemian Grove" that still ecists today ehere yhe elite go to do satanic rituals and to get to the highest level of success a loved one mist ne sacrificed! This was all based on real life shit that went on and is still going on today. Even when they did the hypnosis of the audience, thats literally why Hollywood was started was to put a spell on the viewers with mind control opps and when jack looked straight into the camera and said turn off your tv now, he was talking to the REAL audience telling us to be careful because they've been controlling us through the media since its inception!

[@ramirofranco9349]

Couldn't stop laughing

[@l05555]

All successful possession movies are based in the 70s

[@ghardaslaps]

thats things are so obvious

[@QdottP]

Theres a theory that media whether its a movie,tv show etc is used to deliver messages. If thats true then we're all fucked.

[@BabyDoIIx]

I wasn’t really impressed with the film. I expected way too much due to the reviews… wasn’t scary. More a thriller/drama imo… Just didn’t do it for me..

[@benquinneyiii7941]

Rabbit ears

[@chloenflake2672]

You use a lot of words to say nothing of substance.

[@worldpopgremlintgcidh105]

The ending was trash….

[@jaycon3460]

Just watched in an empty theater. It was ok. People over hyping it

[@Marko-bh3pl]

Can you give me a better horror movie than this just so I know you have good taste

[@anaxemurderer5094]

Sorry you didn’t enjoy dude , I personally loved the slow build up to the end , the tension between that was great and they also used analog horror which was dope

[@Ryoufriggingserious]

So your taste in horror films suck?

[@YELLOWSTER99]

Just say you have a soft brain 😂

[@djspacey2509]

Stfu. You don’t have a clue 😊

[@rmn3186]

There were several assassinations in the late 60s and 70s as you said, like JFK, MLK Jr and RFK, but John Lennon was shot in Dec. 1980. Thanks for your review.

[@lucasblue20]

Thank you!!

[@RCarlson01]

These are not "symbolic" beings...

[@garymitchell5899]

You can't analyse the film properly without spoilers. Come on. Sorry was looking forward to it but I'm out.

[@jr2726]

this could have been so much better had you not watered it down by making it nonspoiler

[@Pepeljasti]

Havent watched it, I wanted to but I heard that it has ai art and I dont wanna watch something that supports ai. Like common man just hire an actuall artist

[@alexanderh9642]

I would encourage you to watch the film- as an artist, I was hesitant and upset when I heard they used it. In truth, they had many professionals work on the project, and what little work actually utilized ai was in service of providing support for a small team with a small budget. Being able to allow a computer to save them time meant more effort and work could be put into the other grander effects. The AI scenes in question are also simply 3 interstitial photos that get collectively less than 2 minutes of screen time, so there’s that.