Brian Yuzna's 1989 body horror class satire Society became an instant cult classic with its gooey takedown of the elites. Now the film's writer, Zeph E. Daniel (then known as Woody Keith), reveals the disturbing truth of how the film was inspired by his own repressed childhood trauma.
Directed by Larry Wade Carrell, The Darkside of Society sees Daniel reveal the chilling creative process behind a movie that continues to be as relevant today as in the post-Reagan era of 1989.
The Darkside of Society is on VOD from May 13th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
When Society first hit screens in 1989, its surreal and grotesque portrayal of elite depravity stunned audiences and secured its place as a horror essential. But while the film’s infamous “shunting” scene left an indelible mark on genre fans, its writer — then known as Woody Keith — was enduring a very real psychological unraveling behind the scenes.Today, he is Zeph E. Daniel, and for the first time, he shares his chilling truth. Far from a nostalgic celebration, The Darkside of Society explores Daniel’s revelation that the film’s twisted plot was more autobiographical than he ever intended — a subconscious manifestation of repressed childhood trauma.
