satanic
adjective
sa·tan·ic
sə-ˈta-nik 
sā-
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Satan or satanism
satanic pride
satanic rites
2
: characterized by extreme cruelty or viciousness
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the cat's eyes reflected a satanic red in the dark
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There’s religious zealotry, satanic rituals, stunning visuals, and demonic possession, so this Catholic-orphan undead party really does have it all.
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Members Kerry King, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, and Paul Bostaph took the stage to deliver their headlining performance at the festival last night, which saw the band’s quintessential satanic backdrops, pyromania, and riveting thrash hits.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Among the best horror-adjacent offerings are Peacock’s satanic panic flashback Hysteria! and an unconventional serial-killer story, Sweetpea, from Starz.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Christopher Lee's penultimate turn as Dracula anchors this creatively wild combination of vampire lore, satanic horror, and political thriller.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Members Kerry King, Gary Holt, Tom Araya, and Paul Bostaph took the stage to deliver their headlining performance at the festival last night, which saw the band’s quintessential satanic backdrops, pyromania, and riveting thrash hits.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
Among the best horror-adjacent offerings are Peacock’s satanic panic flashback Hysteria! and an unconventional serial-killer story, Sweetpea, from Starz.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
The Satanic Rites of Dracula (1973) Christopher Lee's penultimate turn as Dracula anchors this creatively wild combination of vampire lore, satanic horror, and political thriller.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Satanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satanic. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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