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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Graphic Violence, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1982 DVD Release: 07/13/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 32 mins Studio: Anchor Bay Members Wishing: 6 Genres: Horror, Supernatural Horror

Professional weirdo Clint Howard plays one of his more interesting oppressed-geek roles in this occult revenge thriller about a tormented military-school nerd (apparently in his mid-thirties!) whose personal computer provides the only solace from the endless taunts and pranks of his fellow cadets. He also has an intense fascination with the occult, leading him to investigate an arcane tome secreted within an ancient, crumbling chapel. In an attempt to decipher the text, he feeds it into the computer, which translates the writings into actual working spells. As Clint's mind reels with the possibilities of sweet revenge against his cruel classmates and teachers, the demonic forces once trapped within the book begin to exert control over his mind and body. Before long, he is able to summon an army of snarling devil-pigs (no, that's not a misprint) to do his evil bidding. Though this is essentially a gender-bent rip-off of Carrie, there is enough in the way of spooky atmosphere and well-staged shocks to keep less discriminating horror fans interested. ~ Cavett Binion, All Movie Guide

Clint Howard - Coopersmith
R.G. Armstrong - Sarge
Claude Earl Jones - Coach
Haywood Nelson

Thanks to the Anchor Bay folks, the 1981 Clint Howard Carrie rip-off Satanist flick Evilspeak comes home to DVD for the first time in all its decapitated uncut glory. Cut from newly discovered sources, the good old red stuff has been added back into the cut, restoring slightly more bloody footage of the devil hogs feasting, along with a graphic moment of heart-ripping for all you horror lovers out there. The film's anamorphic 1.77:1 widescreen picture looks great, and even though it's only a Dolby Digital Mono sound option, it does well with what it can. Extra-wise, you get a commentary by none other than Ron's brother himself, joined by writer/producer/director Eric Weston. Of course, any track is automatically the tops when it has Clint Howard in it, but what's with Weston's voice on the track? Definitely one of the most obvious conference-call commentaries in a while, the director actually sounds like a robot talking through a coffee can. That said, it's still a fun track -- just weird. Additionally, the theatrical trailer is packed with enough evil Richard Moll action to warrant at least ten viewings, while the so-thorough-it's-sick poster and stills gallery is a fine archive from around the world. This is definitely a release that the horror community has waited a long time for and they can thank Anchor Bay for delivering. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide