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SATAN’S BLOOD
(Mondo Macabro)
1977. English/Spanish language options. 82 minutes. Not Rated,
violence, nudity. Andy and Anna are a good looking couple who are
expecting their first baby. They’re also rather bored, but instead of
going out dancing fearing harm to the fetus, they head out for a drive.
While driving around, they run into a couple who claims to know them from
school. Skeptically, Andy and Anna join their “friends” for a
sleepover. After toying with a Ouija board, things start to go wrong and
the Satanic nightmare begins.
Satan’s Blood encompasses
everything that trashy, Euro cinema should; some horror, some sex, full
frontal nudity, Satanic rituals, and too much lame dialog. While most of
the spooks are amusing, there are a few creepy moments that impressed me,
i.e. that damn doll! I must admit, the ending-well, not the ending, but
the scene leading to the ending- is one of the most brutal kills I’ve
seen in a long time. One of the funnier moments is when Andy and Anna play
grabass, naked, while standing in a porcelain tub filled with water. Now
tell me, how is this less dangerous for the baby than dancing? Der. Satan’s Blood is notorious in
Spain
for being one of the first movies to be rated “S,” for sex. Extras
include: alternate opening, still gallery, tons of text about the movie,
and a 25 minutes documentary hosted by some Lemmy look alike Satanist. If
you dig Satan/occult flics, this’n a good’n. If not, lighten up, have
a drink, and have a laugh. Most importantly, however, worship the God who
adorns the head of a goat. – Denis Sheehan
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