The documentary analyzes themes of Satanism, religion, and murder through interviews, archival footage, and narration. It follows a linear narrative structure to explore the influence of Marilyn Manson's music and whether it contributed to criminal behavior. Various camera techniques like close-ups and point-of-view shots are used to demonstrate themes of fear and dominance.

1. Documentary Analysis
Sophie Moran

2. The Devil Made Me Do It
Type of Documentary:
• Fully narrated and mixed.
• The voice over explains the action throughout and the documentary
has a combination of interviews, archive footage and live action.
Themes:
Satanism
Good vs. Bad
Religion vs. Devil Worship
Murder
Marilyn Manson
Influencing behaviour

3. Narrative Structure:
Open structure. The documentary is linear and
has only one strand.
Camera Work:
• Hand held sometimes
• Close up’s on Manson fans
• Point of view shots in the car
• Low angle of Manson to demonstrate fear and
dominance
• Long shot (establishing shot to set the scene)

4. Mise-en-Scene:
• Realism is shown through dress
• Colours are dark to represent themes
• The lighting is low key
• The interviews are set at neutral locations
Sound:
• Heart beat noise dubbed over (sound effects)
• Manson’s music
• Chanting music to represent religion
• Narrator

5. Editing:
• Cutting
Archive Material:
• Images of Manson’s tour
• Manson’s music video’s
• Reconstruction of the murder
• Italian talk show
• Newspapers and websites
• Court case
Graphics:
• Words on the screen, show the title. They are bold and
clear
• Words appear to introduce new people or locations
• White writing, serif (looks professional)