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Sam’s first day as a pizza delivery driver is not going according to plan. At the end of a long day and not enough tips, her last delivery turns out to be for a group of Satanists looking for someone to sacrifice. Now in a fight for her life, Sam must fend off witches, evil spells and demonic creatures, all while trying to keep her body – and soul – intact.
'Satanic Panic' tells the story of Sam, a young woman who wants to be a singer but to be honest she isn't very good. Struggling to survive she takes a job as a pizza delivery person. Her first night doesn't go very well because she gets no money in tops. Right as her shift is about to end another trip pops up so she decides to take it. What she doesn't know is she is heading to a home that not only doesn't tip but those inside are Satan worshipers and tonight the want to bring back a three-faced demon from hell but they need one more thing to complete their mission...a virgin. And Sam just happens to be one so now instead of getting the tip she desperately needs she will be fighting for her life.
'Satanic Panic' is a horror comedy directed by Chelsea Stardust. This is Chelsea Stardust's first feature film behind the camera and I have to admit she did a great job with what she had to work with. The film starts off like most teen horror comedies with some one liners and talk of sex but once Sam meets the cult it all becomes a lot more entertaining.
The film isn't perfect by any means mainly because of the writing and I wasn't a fan of the ending either but the ride from the beginning to the end was very enjoyable. One thing that made the film entertaining was the cast which includes, Rebecca Romijn as the cult's leader, Hayley Griffith who is fantastic as Sam and Ruby Modine who plays the cult leader's daughter. Everyone in the film was terrific and looked like they had a great time playing these nutty characters.
Another reason the film was so much fun was the use of practical effects over using cgi. They are all fun, gooey and gory. And finally another thing that made the film a fun watch was the jokes which are scattered throughout the film and for the most part they work.
'Satanic Panic' isn't a film you are going to want to sit and watch and pick apart because of its plot or lack of common sense. It is a fun, devilish ride about a bubbling cult who is just looking to find and then find again their sacrifice before morning. I had a good time with this one and I think you will too if you horror comedies and Independent films.
'Satanic Panic' will be available on DVD and Blu-ray on October 22, 2019 so be sure to check it out.
Released by RLJE Films
*** 1/2 Out Of *****