T15E08- Late night with the Devil: Satán no existe pero está ahí
·1 hr 7 min·5 clips
Two friends dissect a horror film where a 1970s talk show host makes a pact with Satan for ratings.
Juan Dapo and Diego open the episode with casual banter about biking in the rain before introducing their topic: the film 'Late Night with the Devil'. They start by listing six tropes present in the movie, including sacrifice, corrupted wishes, and the creepy child. Diego provides background on James Randi, the real-life skeptic who inspired the character Carmichael, explaining Randi's million-dollar challenge to prove paranormal claims. The hosts note the film's setting in 1977, chosen because Halloween fell on a Monday that year, tying into rating strategies. They connect the film's cult to Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan, and the secretive Bohemian Grove gatherings. Juan Dapo describes the film's format, which alternates between a live 1970s late-night show and behind-the-scenes footage, creating a layered, uncomfortable viewing experience. The plot centers on Jack Delroy, a host desperate for ratings who invites a mentalist, a skeptic, and a possessed girl named Lily to his Halloween show. Lily is the sole survivor of a satanic cult and is inhabited by an entity called Mr. Snake. The hosts discuss key scenes, such as the mentalist vomiting black and dying, which convinces the skeptic that Satan is present. They analyze the characters' motivations, with Jack willing to sacrifice everything for fame, including implying a pact that led to his wife's death. The climax involves an exorcism on live TV, where Lily transforms, kills multiple people, and Jack ultimately murders her in a frenzy. The film ends with Jack addressing the camera, telling viewers to turn off their TVs, highlighting themes of media morbo. Juan Dapo and Diego reflect on the film's effectiveness, noting it's more creepy than outright scary, and appreciate its contained setting and lack of over-explanation. They recommend it even to those who don't typically enjoy horror, citing its existential dread and strong character work. The episode concludes with their ratings: Juan Dapo gives it 9.6, Diego 9.3, averaging 9.4, and they mention upcoming Patreon content.
