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6 days ago
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‘Realm Of Satan' Trailer: Monument Releasing Sets Limited Theatrical For Mubi-Acquired Doc Exploring World Of Satanists
EXCLUSIVE: New York indie distributor Monument Releasing has set a limited U.S. theatrical release for Scott Cummings' Sundance documentary Realm of Satan and unveiled the first official trailer. The film will begin its cinema run on July 17 in Philadelphia prior to opening in New York at the Nitehawk (Prospect Park) and Metrograph cinemas, and will then be made available nationwide from September 2 on digital platforms for transactional and rental. More from Deadline Deadline's Doc Talk Podcast: Sundance Filmmaker Scott Cummings Explores The Church Of Satan, Whose Members Break Taboos But Also Do Their Laundry Sundance Unveils Key Information On Final Festival In Park City 'Sunfish (& Other Stories On Green Lake)' By Sierra Falconer Set For U.S. Theatrical Release With The Future of Film is Female MUBI has acquired the exclusive SVOD rights in the U.S. and Canada, and it will be on the service from October 3. Exploring the world of the controversial Realm of Satan church, the documentary captures Satanists in both the everyday and the extraordinary, revealing their mystical world of magic, mystery, and misanthropy. Cummings crafts each frame like a painting to allow the wild, elegant, and dynamic world of Satanists to unfold on screen. The film premiered at Sundance in 2024 and has gone on to have a strong festival run, including opening MoMA's Doc Fortnight and as well as playing at CPH:DOX, Visions du Reel, Sitges, Thessaloniki Doc, Munich, BAFICI, Rooftop Films, Overlook, and Festival du Nouveau Cinema de Montreal, among others. The film stars Peter Gilmore, Blanche Barton, and Peggy Nadramia. It was produced by Pacho Velez (Searchers, The American Sector), Caitlin Mae Burke (We Could Be King, Fourteen), Molly Gandour (Peanut Gallery, GasLand). 'I'm thrilled to be working with Monument on the theatrical release of Realm of Satan, said Cummings. 'The movie theater is a magical space, and this film demands that singular experience. Monument has stood behind and celebrated the uniqueness of this film and I am thrilled to bring audiences into our spell together. 'I have been a Mubi subscriber and cheerleader since their earliest day and found some of my favorite modern films through their impeccable curatorial vision. I couldn't think of a better and more exciting partner to work with.' Monument Releasing's sister company Visit Films acquired world sales rights to the documentary ahead of its Sundance premiere. Other titles on Monument's current slate include Hey Viktor! and Palindromes. [youtube Best of Deadline Everything We Know About 'Stranger Things' Season 5 So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Hans India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Hey Viktor!' trailer unveils Cody lightning's bold, self-aware comeback satire
Monument Releasing has dropped the official trailer for Hey Viktor!, a sharp-witted, meta-comedy that sees former Smoke Signals star Cody Lightning return to the spotlight—this time as both writer and director. The film, which premieres on July 13, 2025, is a hilariously unfiltered satire that pokes fun at fading fame, cultural representation, and the chaos of comeback dreams. Lightning plays a fictionalized version of himself—a former Indigenous child actor whose early success in the 1998 indie classic Smoke Signals has long since faded. Now a disillusioned adult, Cody is clinging to delusions of grandeur and nursing a failing career. When a botched intervention inspires a reckless spark of ambition, he decides to make Smoke Signals 2. The catch? There's no script, no funding, and no Adam Beach—his former co-star. The result is a rollercoaster of cringe, comedy, and deeply human moments. The cast includes Hannah Cheesman as Kate, Cody's exhausted but loyal creative partner. Joining them are Simon Baker, Gary Farmer, Irene Bedard, and the real Adam Beach, with an unexpected comedic turn from Whose Line Is It Anyway? star Colin Mochrie. Through chaotic on-set disasters and emotionally raw detours, Hey Viktor! becomes much more than a parody. Lightning crafts a layered narrative that cleverly skewers the film industry, explores the pressures of Indigenous storytelling, and exposes the fragility of ego with razor-sharp humor. Both mockumentary and meditation, Hey Viktor! is a comeback film that doesn't follow the expected formula. Instead, it embraces its own messiness—delivering laughs, discomfort, and insight in equal measure. As one of 2025's most unconventional releases, this comedy looks to both entertain and challenge audiences with its fearless honesty.
