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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