Evilspeak
Evilspeak
R | 26 February 1982 (USA)
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Bullied by classmates, a pudgy military-school student fights back by computer with the devil.

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Hellen

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Phillida

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Staci Frederick

Blistering performances.

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Brooklynn

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

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Scott LeBrun

Even if "Evilspeak" is reminiscent of earlier, and better, films, most significantly "Carrie", it's still an entertaining "loser strikes back" story done in an appreciably trashy and cheesy manner.The incomparable Clint Howard scores in his first big leading role, that of Stanley Coopersmith, orphaned cadet at a military school whom almost everybody else hates, for no really good reason. When as part of his frequent punishment details he's required to start cleaning the cellar / dungeon of the chapel, he finds a treasure trove of Satanic artifacts and, with the help of a handy school computer, tries to put together his own Black Mass and get some good and very bloody revenge.First things first: I can understand how some viewers may become impatient by the time the revenge finally rolls around; the movie doesn't really begin to kick ass until its final dozen or so minutes. THEN people willing to stick it out will be rewarded with a lot of fire, a lot of screaming, and some delicious gore gags. Oh, and pigs. "Evilspeak" definitely does not come up short in the pig imagery department. We get that, and we also get to see computers used at a time when they hadn't yet become a common part of everyday human life. Back then, it was still a lot more intriguing to have these machines figure so prominently. The art direction and moody cinematography are quite competent, especially in those dungeon sets. This is one very good looking movie. And speaking of good looks, there are enough attractive young women on hand to keep some people happy. Co-star Lynn Hancock (whose character clearly is turned on by corporal punishment) appreciably fulfils a nudity requirement. Roger Kellaway's music ain't exactly subtle, but it serves its purpose. A top notch cast full of familiar faces add to the enjoyment: R.G. Armstrong as cranky drunk "Sarge", Joseph Cortese as the reverend, Claude Earl Jones as the coach, Haywood Nelson as Kowalski (one of only two people at the academy who show Coopersmith any kindness), Don Stark as head bully "Bubba", Charles Tyner (playing a part not unlike the one he played in "Harold and Maude" 10 years previous) as the colonel in charge, the hilarious Hamilton Camp as an instructor, and Lenny Montana from "The Godfather" as the cook. Even Richard "Bull" Moll turns up as a demented Satan worshipping priest.Most importantly, Howard excels in the main role - a movie like this does need its protagonist to be sympathetic, and Howard makes Coopersmith an effective character in this regard. Some of the dialogue is highly quotable; one could play a drinking game every time the name Coopersmith, or a certain variation on it, is uttered in the movie. It doesn't matter if the theme is familiar, or if the movie isn't particularly "good"; personally, I think it's a great deal of fun, and remains amusing even on repeated viewings.Eight out of 10.

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cb94

In my personal opinion, this film is absolutely excellent. The perfect mix of teen angst and satanic horror. The last fifteen minutes (or so)need to be seen to be believed.Mainly, it is just about a military school loser who finds an old book whilst on punishment duty, whilst translating the book he finds it works with his computer and becomes an instruction manual for black mass. Which, due to the revenge he wants on his colleagues, performs in the altar room and resting place of Esteban, a Spanish satanic priest who proclaims that he...will...return.The way it is set out reminds me of a Dario Argento film, how it is slow to begin with, but there is consistency but not plenty of kills. But it all pays off in the final moments, especially in this film, a levitating satanic follower with an awesome sword! I can not say enough good things about this film, how Clint Howard makes a sympathetic victim of bullying, to how Bubba is the perfect bully, to how Esteban and his sword looks totally awesome.The only thing that Pisses me off, is that it only gets a 5.0, it deserves much better, this is for the people looking for something different and enjoyable, not for those who want to be scared, this is not that type of film.I F##king Love this film, it is the best horror film, PERIOD!

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merklekranz

Clint Howard is a military academy cadet who is constantly being belittled and picked on by a group of his peers. Coopersmith, Howards character is extremely likable, and elicits plenty of sympathy, so when he gets his revenge it is very satisfying. There is a lot of hocus pocus relating to his computerized demonic possession, but once he gets down to business, it is so bizarre and laughable that you have to love it. The strongest point about "Evilspeak" is nothing, and I mean nothing can be taken seriously. Thus the possessed rampaging piggies, and flying Coopersmith, are simply part of the fun. Recommended as over the top entertainment. - MERK

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Vincent Romeijn

I live in the Netherlands and as far as I know, Evilspeak was never released here, nor was it banned. Also, I don't think much people here have ever even heard of this movie. I only discovered it about a year ago. Turns out it was banned in the UK (and possibly other countries too) for years, until 1999, when they released a cut version. Well, I myself have only seen the uncut version, and I can see why some people would be offended by the gore or the Satanism, but I don't think the cut version is as good as the original. Not that I'm a Satanist or I like to see a lot of gore, but after all, it IS a horror movie. I mean how much movies do exist that have Clint Howard going around decapitating people? Before I saw this, I only knew him as Balok from Star Trek. I think the only actors who actually did a decent job at acting were Clint Howard and Don Stark. Also the guy who played 'Kowalski' was pretty good. The acting overall, I think, was pretty cheesy. The soundtrack to me wasn't really memorable. Near the climax you pretty much only hear a choir of some kind (possibly a church choir) which gets repetitive soon. Overall, I think this is an okay movie. Not bad, but nothing special.

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