December 22, 2024 7:22 am

Kevin Smith Reflects on Dogma Death Threats: 'I Almost Got Killed'
Kevin Smith Reflects on Dogma Death Threats: 'I Almost Got Killed'

Kevin Smith Reflects on Dogma Death Threats: ‘I Almost Got Killed’

During a recent interview, cult director Kevin Smith reflected on the intense backlash he received from religious and right-wing groups following the premiere of his most “controversial” movie, Dogma. Released in 1999, Dogma followed Loki (Matt Damon) and Bartleby (Ben Affleck), two fallen angels desperate to get back into heaven. After finding a loophole that would allow them to return, a rugged group bands together to stop them, knowing their return would destroy the universe. Dogma is now regarded as one of Smith’s best movies by his fans, but the movie wasn’t so universally beloved when it was released…

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​Director Kevin Smith addresses the backlash he received from religious and right-wing groups following the release of his most controversial comedy. Read More