CRYPTOPSY Release Short Film Inspired by ‘An Insatiable Violence’

Cryptopsy have unveiled a new short film inspired by their latest album, An Insatiable Violence. The Canadian technical death metal veterans originally conceived the idea as a unique promotional tool—one that eventually evolved into a full-blown cinematic project.

Vocalist Matt McGachy explained the origin of the concept:

“When we were thinking of a unique way to promote An Insatiable Violence, Flo came up with a killer concept of sharing one part from each song before the album came out. We ended up expanding on that idea by using those pieces to create a short film.”

Diving deeper into the film’s narrative, McGachy shared:

“The concept of the film for An Insatiable Violence is about a person that desperately wants to be a popular social media influencer. The scenes dance through the protagonist’s day-to-day relationship with content creation and how their audience reacts to it. It’s an insatiable violence and a truly saddening reality of humanity’s relationship with social media.”

Directed by Christopher Kells, the eight-part mini-series follows the psychological spiral of a fictitious influencer, brought to life by actress Lisa McCormack. Kells elaborated:

“The videos explore the grotesque and isolating effects of digital culture, influencer obsession and the decay of self-worth in a hyper-connected world… The fast-paced imagery and visuals mirror the psychological descent of an online persona from idolized content creator to digital burnout and eventual madness.”

“There was a shared understanding that we were there and focused to create something truly strange, visceral and creatively unhinged. That energy was essential to me not only as a director but as a fan of the band and it mirrored the chaotic intensity and experimental spirit of Cryptopsy’s music.”

Watch the full eight-part film below and experience a new visual interpretation of An Insatiable Violence.

With Nile, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life and Cognitive:

09/12 Raleigh, NC – Chapel of Bones
09/13 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
09/14 Leesburg, VA – Tally Ho
09/16 Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
09/17 Hampton, NH – Wally’s
09/18 Hartford, CT – Webster Hall
09/19 Lititz, PA – Mickey’s Black Box
09/20 Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
09/21 Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
09/22 Cleveland, OH – Mercury
09/24 Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
09/25 Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theatre
09/26 Madison, WI – The Annex
09/27 Minneapolis, MN – Studio B Skyway
09/28 Belvidere, IL – Apollo Theater
09/29 Sioux Falls, SD – Bigs Bar
10/01 Billings, MT – Pub Station
10/03 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/04 Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
10/05 Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
10/06 Salt Lake City, UT – Urban Lounge
10/07 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
10/09 Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s (no The Last Ten Seconds Of Life)
10/10 Chicago, IL – Reggie’s (no The Last Ten Seconds Of Life)
10/11 Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi Annex (no The Last Ten Seconds Of Life)

Cryptopsy:

12/17 Canberra, AUS – The Baso
12/18 Brisbane, AUS – Crowbar
12/19 Sydney, AUS – Crowbar
12/20 Melbourne, AUS – Croxton

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