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Satanic Yuppies
Directed By Mark Burchett and Michael D. Fox
Released: 1996
Starring: Paul Morris, Amber Newman, David Levy, and Lucy Frashure
AKA Evil Ambitions
Running Time: 99 minutes
DVD Released By Tempe Ent. 2005
Paul Morris plays Pete McGavin, a tabloid reporter working on a story of beautiful models turning up dead with their hearts removed. He discovers a satanic cult working in the city that uses a modeling agency as a front for acquiring fresh virgin sacrifices. This same cult is the power behind the campaign of Gideon Jessup (David Levy), who is invoking the power of Satan to get into politics. Gideon is aided in his plans by the evil Brittany Drake (played by Amber Newman). For some spiritual help, Pete seeks out Madame Natalie (Debbie Rochon) who gives him an amulet for protection against the Satanists. The cult captures Pete and Brittany uses her powers to hypnotize him into sacrificing aspiring model/actress Julie Swanson (Lucy Frashure). Can Pete resist the allure of Brittany and rescue Julie from the clutches of Satan?
Burchett and Michael D. Fox (directors of Vamps) direct this fun low budget flick. The humor is great and there is plenty of fine scenery
(hot women) to look at. There isn’t much gore but the film does get bloody in some scenes. The final black mass scenes are especially effective with their dreamlike quality and rhythmic percussion-filled music.
Paul Morris (Vamps, Bloodletting) does a great job as Pete McGavin, the cigar-smoking reporter who seems like a throwback from the 1920s. However, his skill as a narrator almost exceeds his onscreen presence. The arresting Amber Newman
(Vamps, Tender Flesh) is excellent as Brittany, the evil temptress, willing to do anything to serve Satan. And as always, it’s awesome to see Debbie Rochon
(Terror Firmer, Hellblock
13, Dead & Rotting) once again, even if it is only in a supporting role.
The one crime that Satanic Yuppies commits is that it runs a little too long. There aren’t any useless scenes but some tighter editing could make all the difference here. Luckily, the film is an entertaining watch even if it does wear out its welcome a little. Besides, once Satan shows up, things really begin to cook, so to speak. Randy Rupp
(Zombie Cult Massacre) makes a perfect Prince of Darkness.
Satanic Yuppies is a trashy good time with some perfectly slimy characters and lots of gorgeous ladies. The movie is very funny, especially when a cell phone call interrupts one of the sacrifices and the opening song, “That Old Black Magic”, adds some class to the opening credits. Obviously, this was a fun movie to make and will have you crying out, “I want to be the bride of the beast!”
DVD Specs:
The movie looks good in its full screen format. The sound is decent but there are a few moments early in the film when the sound gets muddy but it seems to be a result of the source material. This problem doesn’t last long and you never have to strain to hear the dialogue.
DVD Extras:
First on the menu is a Feature Commentary with cast and crew. There is a great collection of Interviews (30 minutes) with the directors, Mark Burchett and Michael D. Fox, and members of the cast and crew. Finally, there is a Newscast Parody (10 minutes) which revisits locations from the film.
For more information, be sure to visit Tempe
Entertainment.
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