(Norman J. Warren/1976/UK)
This is a low budget, independent
horror that makes a decent stab (no pun) of creating atmospherics and tension
when it’s not overly indulging the soft focus, soft porn opportunities of naked
ladies sacrificed and tortured for satanic purposes. With good performances and
a script that builds steadily, albeit ploddingly at times, Satan’s Slave
displays a penchant for moments of shockingly gory special effects. It’s a good
example of what could be achieved outside of big budget studio productions at
that time and retains a certain amount of value in that respect whilst not
being an extraordinary nor brilliant instance of cinematic horror.
(2.5/5)
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