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**_What can parents do when the “devil’s music” comes to town… literally?_** The rising band “Black Roses” hasn’t played out beyond the studio and so try-out their live performance in a small town in the Northeast for several shows. An E...
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Black Roses
1988
Movie
90 min
English
Teens in a small conservative town are turned into evil demons thanks to the music of the titular heavy metal band.
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IMDb5.3/10
Director: John Fasano•Genres: Horror, Music
Plot Summary
A struggling rock band gets a chance to make it big when they sign with a mysterious new record label. However, they soon discover that their new manager is an ancient demon who feeds on the souls of rock and roll fans. As the band's popularity grows, so does the body count, and they must find a way to stop the demonic entity before it consumes them all.
Critical Reception
Black Roses is a cult classic among horror and heavy metal fans, often praised for its unique blend of supernatural horror and rock music, as well as its over-the-top gore and memorable soundtrack. While it received a limited theatrical release and was largely overlooked by mainstream critics upon its debut, it has since gained a dedicated following on home video.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its fun, schlocky horror elements and heavy metal soundtrack.
Considered a cult favorite for its unique premise and gore.
Appreciated by fans of 80s horror and music crossover films.
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Fun Fact
The film features original songs performed by the fictional band 'Black Roses', with the music produced by members of the real-life band King Kobra.
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