The first sound I hear when consciousness commences is someone vomiting. A man retches and there is a wet splattering sound against the floor. “If you can’t handle it, you should just leave now,” comes a deep voice, familiar yet unfamiliar. “You know it’s too late and I’m in it too deep,” rasps another man’s voice, out of breath. The vomiter. “Then keep your shit together.” “I couldn’t help it,” the vomiter replies irritably, “I saw her fingers move and my stomach just went. It’s creepy.” Are they talking about me? I try to open my eyes but find them […]
Finding Frankenstein: Celebrating 200 Years 1818—2018
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In 1818, Mary Shelley published her fictional masterpiece, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. This novel introduced us to Victor Frankenstein, a sympathetic visionary obsessed with the act of creation of life. What he wrought sadly betrayed his dreams, being a monster. Without an identity, this creature was pure animal instinct, responding in the manner in which he was addressed, and though his actions were primal in nature, he staggered his way into our hearts and minds as a form of inspiration and admiration.
This story has inspired serious and humorous film adaptations, skits, plays, stories and artwork that have permeated our culture and imprinted on our collective consciousness like few works have before and since. It may be our connection to Victor Frankenstein, as a creator turning his back on the mythical god, or our connection with the monster, a reflection on how society has treated us and our religion.
Members of the Church of Satan have explored their inner Frankenstein—manifesting as a creator or creature—and this collection is one of shared creativity and personal expression in both homage and celebration of the 200th anniversary of this inspiring and cautionary novel. Behold the terrible beauty of our creations! We proudly present them to the world, an act of absolute defiance to established dogma, and proudly proclaim ourselves as creators whose monsters cannot and will not be ignored!
Special thanks to Warlock Jason Leach for permission to use his graphic of Frankenstein’s monster. A very special thanks to Reverend Byrd for the inspiration of this celebration.
Any fan or author of Gothic fiction worth their salt will tell you that setting is immensely important to a story. The setting of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is no exception. Most of us have no problem picturing the Frankenstein castle or the good doctor’s lab, but what of the setting in which the book was written? In the case of Frankenstein this setting might be just as important as any of the backdrops from the story itself. In the summer of 1816, Mary Godwin (soon to be Shelley) was 18-years-old and traveling through Europe for the second time with her […]
Join the Ringmaster as he celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. His thoughts on the creature and its evolution over the years and how we can maybe take some lessons in life from this story. satanicplayerssociety.com
