noun A 2014 horror film directed by Scott Cooper, starring Johnny Depp
In music, Black Mass can refer to a genre or subgenre of heavy metal or dark ambient music that explores themes of darkness, occultism, and rebellion.
Black Mass is a title of a 2015 film starring Johnny Depp, based on the true story of notorious gangster Whitey Bulger.
In literature, the term Black Mass is often used to create an atmosphere of evil or the supernatural, such as in horror novels or dark fantasy stories.
In the context of Satanism, a Black Mass is a ritual that parodies the Catholic Mass, typically involving blasphemy and the inversion of Christian symbols.
In occult practices, a Black Mass may refer to a ritual that invokes dark forces or entities for malevolent purposes.
In literature, a black mass may be referenced in fiction or poetry as a symbolic or thematic element representing darkness, evil, or rebellion against traditional norms.
A psychologist may use the concept of a black mass in therapy sessions to explore themes of morality, ethics, or personal values with clients.
A criminal investigator may come across references to black masses in the context of occult or ritualistic crimes, requiring specialized knowledge to understand and investigate.
Historians may study historical accounts of alleged black masses as part of their research into religious practices, social movements, or cultural phenomena from different time periods.