Evilspeak
Evilspeak

Evilspeak

1981Movie93 minEnglish

Bullied by classmates, a pudgy military-school student fights back by computer with the devil.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Google Users58%
Director: Eric WestonGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

A shy and unpopular military academy cadet named Stanley Burns is constantly tormented by his peers and superiors. He discovers a sinister book of spells in the chapel basement, which he believes will grant him the power to exact revenge. As Stanley delves deeper into the dark arts, he unleashes demonic forces and conjures an army of rats, snakes, and other creatures to carry out his violent retribution against those who wronged him.

Critical Reception

Evilspeak is widely regarded as a cult classic within the horror genre, often praised for its unique premise and disturbing imagery, despite its low budget and sometimes amateurish execution. While it garnered little critical acclaim upon release, it has since developed a dedicated following among fans of 80s horror for its unapologetic gore and supernatural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fans appreciate the film's bizarre and ambitious supernatural horror elements.
  • The movie is noted for its disturbing imagery and the unconventional use of animals in its terror.
  • Despite its flaws, it's considered a memorable entry in the early 80s slasher craze.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's unique blend of demonic possession and animal-based horror. Many find it entertainingly schlocky and memorable for its over-the-top gore and Clint Howard's performance, though some acknowledge its technical shortcomings.

Fun Fact

The film features a brief cameo by actor Clint Howard's father, Rance Howard, who plays a janitor.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Maybe using satanism to solve your problems isn’t the best idea?**_ An orphaned boy at a military academy in SoCal (Clint Howard) is harassed, so he uses a computer in the dark basement of the citadel to conjure up evil power for succ...