6.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A young girl is caught up in a devil cult run by her evil uncle and cousin. She can trust no one and even people she thought were dead comes back to haunt her.
Starring: Michael Gough, Martin Potter, Candace Glendenning, Barbara Kellerman, Michael CrazeHorror | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio Mono (48kHz, 24-bit)
BDInfo
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 2.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 5.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
For his first horror outing, director Norman J. Warren doesn’t quite lunge for a fear factor with 1976’s “Satan’s Slave.” Instead of winding up suspense and unleashing terror, he’s made an incredibly talky endeavor that’s big on fine performances but low on chills. There’s no visceral rush to be found in the endeavor, which strives for more of a psychological freak-out, only turning to random blasts of ultraviolence when Warren realizes that characters conversing for so long doesn’t exactly encourage a macabre joyride.
The AVC encoded image (2.35:1 aspect ratio) presentation sustains the moody cinematography of "Satan's Slave," which favors some very dark stretches at times. Delineation is challenged during these moments, but not lost, though a few low-lit encounters are a tad difficult to make out. Colors retain their potency, delivering strong primaries and big greenery, and eye color makes an impression here. Detail is satisfactory, with a pleasant read of period wear, offering a fibrous look at cloaks and formal outfits. Outdoor shots retain dimension. Grain is thick and film-like. Source is in good shape, with a few speckle storms.
The 1.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix carries with a slightly aged presence, with some hiss detected during the listening event. Dialogue exchanges come through to the best of their ability, detailing performance choices and emotional intensity. Scoring isn't sharp, but it remains appreciable, with strange instrumentation open for analysis. Atmospherics are acceptable, retaining interior echo and exterior expanse.
"Satan's Slave" is far more sedate than the title suggests, and while occult events occur, they fail to power the endeavor to genre highlights. Some violence remains, but Warren is working to creep up on his audience, building to a twisty third act. Such ambition is welcome, but the journey there feels endless at times.
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