The Black Mass Review (SPOILERS)
The Black Mass Review (SPOILERS)
In this gripping episode of The Commentary Booth, special guest Corrina Mabey joins host Jamie Apps as they dive into the chilling true-crime thriller The Black Mass. Inspired by the terrifying rampage of Ted Bundy, this harrowing film takes viewers on a psychological journey through the 1978 massacre of college girls in Tallahassee, Florida. Jamie & Corrina dissect the artistic direction that refrains from ever naming Bundy directly, focusing instead on how the film represents the killer as an ever-present “black mass.”
They explore the intense & disturbing scenes that push the film to the edge of psychological horror, with Jamie highlighting the horrifying realism of Bundy’s final murderous spree & Corrina reflecting on the artistic choices & the film’s heavy emotional weight. Throughout the episode, they discuss key scenes, from Bundy’s chilling interactions to the brutally graphic violence that blurs the line between cinema & uncomfortable reality.
Highlights Breakdown:
How The Black Mass builds an unsettling portrayal of Bundy's final rampage.
The powerful, yet controversial, cinematography & artistic direction of the film.
Corrina & Jamie’s raw reactions to the film’s brutal intensity & triggering sequences.
The balance between historical accuracy & disturbing artistic liberties in depicting Bundy’s crimes.
A comparison to Ted Bundy adaptations & other true-crime series, such as Dahmer & The Ted Bundy Tapes.
Tune in for an unfiltered review that covers the highs, lows, & lingering impact of this unsettling thriller.
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