Horror Movie About Sammy Davis Jr.’s Ties To Church of Satan in Works

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. is reportedly adapting an August 2024 Rolling Stone article about Sammy Davis Jr. into a horror movie. With Odom set to star in the film as well, it plans to explore Davis Jr.’s alleged connection to Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan.

Leslie Odom Jr. to develop new horror movie

The Tony and Grammy-winning star has reportedly acquired the screen rights to Alex Bhattacharji’s shocking article that explored the claimed connection Sammy Davis Jr. had with the Church of Satan. The story of the horror film will reportedly follow the circumstances that drew Davis into the mix.

Based on the Rolling Stone article, “Dance With the Devil,” one of the primary themes of the movie will also be exploring Davis’ friendship with the controversial Anton Szandor LaVey.

The article that is being adapted is “a sensitive story about a profoundly alienated Davis and his search for acceptance,” as per Bhattacharji. “It’s a rollicking ride that touches on complex, timely issues: racial and sexual identity, politics, religion, pop culture, and the counter-culture.” (via Deadline)

Bhattacharji’s article already shocked a huge part of the fanbase when it originally came out for its controversial content. For instance, an excerpt from the article reads, “Davis’ experience with Satanism has long lurked in the margins of his story, despite later efforts to excise and minimize it. The reality is that he maintained a two-decade-long connection that extended to the waning days of his life, and forged a friendship with LaVey, the Church of Satan’s leader.”

Interestingly, there is another film from Miramax that will follow the life of Sammy Davis Jr. Sydney Sweeney and Colman Domingo will star in the project, titled Scandalous!. This is a separate project from the one led by Leslie Odom Jr.

Meanwhile, more details about the upcoming project by Odom Jr. will arrive soon.

Source: Comingsoon.net