It was definitely a fun and entertaining movie. It’s pretty dull in its own way, but it fits the movie, and the story. If you want fun and excitement, than go watch some Adam Sandler or something, but don’t hold those type of expectations for this movie.

Equal parts funny and harrowing; an enjoyable "true story" Equal parts darkly funny and unflinchingly disturbing, the film is primarily aimed at people who know little-or-nothing about the scene, as it seems unlikely it will receive much in the way of approval from current black metal acts, who will undoubtedly dislike their art form being made the butt of much of the ironic humour. Åkerlund never takes the scene as seriously as it takes itself, and, depending on your perspective, that's either the film's greatest strength or its most egregious failing. For my complete review, please visit: https://boxd.it/GhJzn

omg these metal kids are fucked up for sure. great movie. still dont understand how this could happen in real life.

Goddamn that was an experience. Definitely don’t watch this if you're triggered by self-harm and suicide. This film is based around one of the founders of the Norwegian black metal scene, Mayhem. I can’t speak to how accurate this depiction is but what I do know it manages to create an engaging narrative, compelling characters and provocative situations. It tells you there is going to be lies so some changes are expected. The story focuses on a poser who becomes a much bigger threat than those he wanted to imitate. The members are not good people and it's understandable they made the protagonist likeable. Rory Culkin was phenomenal! So was everyone who was in this. The violence is brutal and relentless, even more disturbing knowing it did actually occur. The makeup and effects were great! Oh and it's strangely homoerotic. I highly recommend this film to everyone! It's available on Hulu.

Watch it like an episode of your favorite true crime podcast.