Evilspeak (1981)

A military cadet who happens to be a social outcast taps into a way to summon demons and cast spells on his tormentors through his computer.

Director:

Eric Weston

Writers:

Joseph Garofalo (screenplay), Eric Weston (screenplay),

Stars:

Clint Howard, R.G. Armstrong, Joe Cortese

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Clint Howard	...	Stanley Coopersmith
R.G. Armstrong	...	Sarge
Joe Cortese	...	Reverend Jameson (as Joseph Cortese)
Claude Earl Jones	...	Coach
Haywood Nelson	...	Kowalski
Don Stark	...	Bubba
Charles Tyner	...	Colonel Kincaid
Hamilton Camp	...	Hauptman
Louie Gravance	...	Jo Jo
Jim Greenleaf	...	Ox
Lynn Hancock	...	Miss Friedemeyer
Loren Lester	...	Charlie Boy
Kathy McCullen	...	Kelly
Lenny Montana	...	Jake
Leonard D'John	...	Tony

Storyline

A military cadet who happens to be a social outcast taps into a way to summon demons and cast spells on his tormentors through his computer.

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Plot Keywords:

computer | orphan | revenge | shower room | video nasty | 

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Taglines:

Data incomplete... Human blood required. Thus spake the computer.

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 1982 (USA)

Also Known As:

Evilspeaks

Filming Locations:

Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$900,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Leisure Investment Company, Coronet Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min 97 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Previously banned in the UK as part of the infamous "Video Nasty" list during the 1980s.

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Goofs

Obvious dummies in a number of gore scenes, the dummies' bodies and body parts are often different colors and sizes than the actors' real bodies. Most obvious is the dummy used in the opening decapitation scene. The actress's breasts change size and her nipple and skin color changes before she is beheaded.

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Quotes

Stanley Coopersmith: I command you, Prince of Evil, heed my call. Give life to the instruments of my retribution.
[Stanley's face changes into that of Father Esteban]
Father Esteban: Imbue these creatures with your strength and force. Let them avenge me, and I will pledge my soul to you and serve you for all eternity!

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Connections

Referenced in All Night Gaming (2012)

User Reviews

Insignificant but fun

This craptacular piece of 80's horror is especially recommended in case you're interested seeing Clint Howard star in a leading role for a change. You know him, he's the irritating and goofy looking dude who often appears as a meaningless side-character in even more meaningless horror films (The Dentist part two, the Humanoids from the Deep TV-remake etc…) I doubt many people are fascinated by his career but 'Evilspeak' is amusing to watch, nevertheless. The plot is an umpteenth variant on the favorite 80's theme where the nerdish school kid who always gets picked on avenges himself. Clint shines as the loser in this case, an unfortunate military cadet always punished by his teachers and an easy target for the other, more successful cadets. 'Evilspeak' goes beyond the standard horror format when ancient demons are summoned through a computer in the basement (?) and the whole thing becomes completely hilarious when hungry, filthy-looking pigs are used as murder weapons. Although not an intended trump for a horror film, 'Evilspeak' is incredibly funny! Especially the last 10 minutes are a must in case you're in desperate need of a laugh. The climax is exaggeratedly gore, with an outrageous Clint Howard chopping off heads in a church and unleashing pigs upon his hated classmates. Cheesy make-up effects and a deranged protagonist. Sometimes that's all there is needed to brighten up your mood.