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Satan's Slave

  • 19761976
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
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5.2/10
1.9K
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Satan's Slave (1976)
A woman traveling with her parents to her uncle's house crash near his house. Her parents die but she survives. She stays with her uncle, but it becomes clear that he and his son are planning something sinister for her.
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A woman traveling with her parents to her uncle's house crash near his house. Her parents die but she survives. She stays with her uncle, but it becomes clear that he and his son are plannin... Read allA woman traveling with her parents to her uncle's house crash near his house. Her parents die but she survives. She stays with her uncle, but it becomes clear that he and his son are planning something sinister for her.A woman traveling with her parents to her uncle's house crash near his house. Her parents die but she survives. She stays with her uncle, but it becomes clear that he and his son are planning something sinister for her.
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Norman J. Warren
  • Writer
    • David McGillivray(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Gough
    • Martin Potter
    • Candace Glendenning
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  • Director
    • Norman J. Warren
  • Writer
    • David McGillivray(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Michael Gough
    • Martin Potter
    • Candace Glendenning
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 41User reviews
    • 45Critic reviews
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    Michael Gough and Candace Glendenning in Satan's Slave (1976)
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    Michael Gough
    Michael Gough
    • Uncle Alexander Yorkeas Uncle Alexander Yorke
    Martin Potter
    Martin Potter
    • Stephen Yorkeas Stephen Yorke
    Candace Glendenning
    Candace Glendenning
    • Catherine Yorkeas Catherine Yorke
    Barbara Kellerman
    Barbara Kellerman
    • Francesas Frances
    Michael Craze
    Michael Craze
    • Johnas John
    Gloria Maley
    • Janiceas Janice
    • (as Gloria Walker)
    James Bree
    James Bree
    • Malcolm Yorkeas Malcolm Yorke
    Celia Hewitt
    • Elizabeth Yorkeas Elizabeth Yorke
    David McGillivray
    David McGillivray
    • Priestas Priest
    Sandy Bailey
    • Camilla Yorkeas Camilla Yorke
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Conway
    • Puritan with Whipas Puritan with Whip
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Crafter
    • Mad Monk 2as Mad Monk 2
    • (uncredited)
    Nick Maley
    • Mad Monk 1as Mad Monk 1
    • (uncredited)
    Paula Patterson
    • Woman Disemboweled by Stephenas Woman Disemboweled by Stephen
    • (uncredited)
    Monika Ringwald
    Monika Ringwald
    • Camilla Yorkas Camilla York
    • (uncredited)
    Moira Young
    • Alexander's Wife in Prologueas Alexander's Wife in Prologue
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Norman J. Warren
    • Writer
      • David McGillivray(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      When the actress they cast to perform nude during the ritual in the opening scene and during a flashback later in the film couldn't show up because she was arrested, producer Les Young immediately volunteered his young wife, Moira, who was the associate producer, without consulting her first. When she objected, he convinced her they had no other options and would lose money if the film was delayed while they searched for another actress. She reluctantly agreed. At first, she was only going to be topless, but the day of shooting, Les and director Norman Warren told her it would be better if she were fully nude to give them more options for framing the shot. Moira agreed, but she told Les she wasn't happy about it. Though they had a closed set, she said later it was very embarrassing having to strip all her clothes off and lie on the ritual table stark naked surrounded by male extras and crew for hours while they filmed. To make matters worse, the extras were all wearing masks so she kept imagining all of them were leering at her breasts and vagina. Her breasts and pubic hair ended up prominently displayed on screen while another nude actress rubbed her hands all over Moira's body. She joked years later that she can't imagine any other producer ever went as far as she did to help a film. She also said she now had more respect for actresses who performed nude because it was tough to do.
    • Quotes

      Uncle Alexander Yorke: The thing I admire most about you, Francis, is your ability to suffer in silence. Don't ever change.

    • Alternate versions
      The original UK cinema version was heavily cut by the BBFC with edits to all stabbing scenes, the nude sacrifice, an eye gouging and shots of John's mutilated body. The 1997 Satanica video featured an alternate print which was pre-edited by the director to remove a scene where scissors are traced over a woman and restored many of the original cinema cuts, although the film was then cut by 1 minute 4 secs by the BBFC to edit a whipping scene and much of the bedroom assault. The 2004 Anchor Bay DVD restored all previous BBFC cuts.
    • Connections
      Featured in Evil Heritage: Independent Film-Making & the Films of Norman J. Warren (1999)

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    Top review
    7/10
    The film that turned me into a Norman J. Warren fan.
    "Satan's Slave" sure was a pleasant surprise, since I went into it with not a lot of expectations (back in 2007, on a first time DVD viewing). Before this one, I had previously seen one other Norman J. Warren effort, namely "Inseminoid" (what I would describe as a dubious "Alien" rip-off with a bit of an early Cronenberg-vibe to it). But never mind that one.

    "Satan's Slave" moves at a rather slow pace, but I didn't hold that against it (movies from different eras usually have a different pace to them anyway). A gorgeous leading lady witnesses her parents dying in a car crash. She is kept at her uncle's mansion to recuperate. Uncle and nephew have rather sinister plans with her.

    "Satan's Slave" is not exactly a 'satanic worshiping cult' movie, but more a macabre tale of reincarnation. Lots of 70's female nudity, some torture, some sacrifices, some nice atmospheric looking scenery surrounding the mansion and a few nasty & gory make-up effects. The make-up was handled rather well also, given the budget available. And we have a nice twist at the end, wrapping things up.

    By now I have seen all of Norman J. Warren's horror films - even became a bit of a fan of the man - and I think his "Satan's Slave" still ranks up there as my favorite. Followed by the aforementioned "Inseminoid" (something most people can't really grasp, since it's usually to be found at the bottom of their list with Norman J. Warren favorites).
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    • Release date
      • August 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Crown International Pictures
      • Scorpion Releasing (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Evil Heritage
    • Filming locations
      • Pirbright, Surrey, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Monumental Pictures (II)
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    • Budget
      • £35,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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