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I bought Cinefear's DVD release of this infamous blaxploitation horror movie.  I had a chance to watch it last night (after the NFL playoffs, of course).  Bravo to Cinefear for its quick delivery . . . I received this about 3 or 4 days after I ordered it.  

Here are my thoughts:

1.  This movie was transferred from film, not from the negative.The first few minutes of the movie are a bit scratchy and the frame jumps a few times.  After that, the quality improves a bit, but remains a little fuzzy throughout the movie.  Also, the colors are somewhat washed out and many scenes have a brownish or orange tinge.  Not bad for an AIP B-movie that has been so hard to find for so many years.

2.  The movie blatantly copies a few things from THE EXORCIST, but isn't as much of an EXORCIST rip-off as much of the literature out there might lead you to believe.

3.  You'll get more chuckles than scares watching it.  I was more intrigued by the funky 1970s fashions, big afros, and typical 70s music than I was by the plot or characters.

4.  The stars are Carol Speed, William "Blacula" Marshall, and Austin "Assault on Precinct 13" Stoker!

5.  Austin Stoker plays a cop.  In one scene, he fires two bullets into the ceiling of a bar room, even though there are rooms upstairs!

6.  To put yourself in the proper frame of mind before you watch it, think of it as a cross between THE EXORCIST and SUPERFLY.

7.  This would make a good (bad) double feature with NURSE SHERRI (aka THE POSSESSION OF NURSE SHERRI, aka BLACK VOODOO).

8.  The DVD extras include: a few pages of text describing some "behind the scenes" issues, the theatrical trailer, a radio spot, posters & lobby cards, and still photos.



Post Edited (01-11-04 11:32)