We see grimoires as black magic exclusively. John Dee would disagree. Dr. John Dee (1527-1608/9) was a British occultist, alchemist and scientist who did not conjure demons, but angels.

But the Cenobites are neither angel nor demon, regardless of the attributes they share in the first book or film. They do not correspond to the hierarchy of the Testaments, nor Gnostic scrolls.

Whether they are witnesses or suspected offenders - whether, in fact, the system views them as would-be angels or demons - dramatically affects the manner in which they are treated.

IF HOLLYWOOD HASN’T done enough to rid us of the image of glowing, chubby-cheeked and cherubic angels, then action/horror film “Legion,” which opens in theaters this week, should probably do ...