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Satan's Children
Bobby is a troubled teen with problems. After deflecting his father’s insults and his stepsister’s come-ons, Bobby unknowingly ends up at a gay bar. Before long, he’s assaulted by four guys in the back seat of a car. With nowhere else to turn, Bobby joins a cult of Satanists to enact his murderous revenge, but his presence leads to conflicts within Satan's Children, especially after a lesbian member is damned to Hell. But Bobby proves to be one sick puppy, which he demonstrates in ways that would even make the devil smile. So hilarious, and just plain insane, you'd think Lucifer himself was personally involved!
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Plot Summary
A group of young people on a desert retreat find themselves targeted by a mysterious cult. As they try to escape, they uncover dark secrets about the land and the people who inhabit it, leading to a terrifying confrontation with a force seeking to claim their souls. The film blends elements of supernatural horror with the emerging slasher genre.
Critical Reception
Satan's Children is considered a cult classic within the grindhouse and exploitation film circuits. While not critically acclaimed upon its release, it has garnered a dedicated following for its atmospheric tension and its contribution to the early slasher subgenre. Modern reception acknowledges its B-movie charm and its place in horror history, though critical praise remains limited.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective build-up of dread.
Noted for its gritty exploitation elements and early slasher tropes.
Criticized for its sometimes simplistic plot and pacing issues.
Google audience: Audience reception for Satan's Children is niche, with fans often appreciating its raw, low-budget horror aesthetic and its place in the history of genre filmmaking. Some viewers find it a compelling, albeit flawed, example of 70s horror.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Mojave Desert, California, with much of the crew and cast working under challenging conditions due to the remote desert environment.
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