The Redeemer: Son of Satan!
The Redeemer: Son of Satan! Reviews & Ratings. Write review. Index. This interesting little curiosity from the 7. In fact, only 1. 97.
Black Christmas. (which is also my favorite horror film in general) beats it. Released. mere months before Carpenter's Halloween would kick- start the genre. There's a sense of the foreboding here.
I've seen, let alone. For the uninitiated, it's about a mysterious morality killer. If you think this. Slaughter High, you'd be right. This came first, and. It's religious subtext alone makes. The six so- called degenerates include a lawyer, a gay actor, a lesbian.
Despite negative. I'm. concerned. The six main characters are perfectly believable in their. The. Redeemer himself comes off as a little over the top at times (the scene.
THE REDEEMER: SON OF SATAN (1978) Director: Constantine S. Gochis Code Red DVD. THE REDEEMER: SON OF SATAN may look like your typical 1970s “demonic child” offering judging by Dimension Pictures’ poster art and.
- (aka 'The Redeemer: Son of Satan!' or 'Class Reunion Massacre') directed by Constantine S. Gochis USA 1978.
- Depending on your views, this is either really creepy or really hilarious. I land more on the latter, and after watching this movie to review, I *had* to share this juice bit of overly theatrical acting, it was that.
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Indeed, the Redeemer is a very creepy individual. Throughout the film.
Terror Train's killer did a few. These costumes can be unsettling, and they really add to the film's. Perhaps the creepiest scene in the entire movie is when.
Redeemer dressed up as the Grim Reaper. He. proceeds to pound on the bars with his scythe, toying with her, and it. This film also has a weird surreal feeling to it that I love.
The above. mentioned sequence is all the creepier because it comes off as rather. The film's opening and closing sequences, as well as. The film also. possesses an unnerving atmosphere, and I wouldn't hesitate to call it.
The eerie school. The Redeemer is a bleak, dread- inducing slasher that never has been. Personally, I think it's easily one of the. There really isn't very much gore in this. This one is well worth rediscovering.
I for one enjoyed this little known film, first having seen it at a. VCRs were for people who had a bit of. We were. really blown away by The Redeemer since there just weren't that many. Just notice how those of us who appreciate The Redeemer were young at. NOW and weaned on. Tommy Hilfiger ads in disguise. Sure the lack of budget shows sometimes, but The Redeemer (later.
Class Reunion Massacre for those who need a lot of help in. For me, the one scene where the victims. The Last Supper? There are several. There's. some brilliance at work here in this little gem of a film. There is much that leaves us befuddled: What's with the two thumbs, the. I enjoyed the film for trying and succeeding if you can just put aside.
I actually like when a film. It's why I enjoy horror films like. The Bone Yard and more recent efforts like Session 9 where the film's.
Some may be put off by the film's "moral" theme, claiming it's not fair. I think of it like the story presented in the frightening 1. The Rapture, what IF the universe really is controlled by a. I just see it in. The Redeemer that religion really can be a bit hypocritical in how it. God. That said, then I must be. The Redeemer: Son Of Satan!
Does that mean that it's really Satan. Christianity? Hmmmm. Or just. that like the awful retitling Class Reunion Massacre, by putting the. Satan" in the title it grabs the attention of more. Just like ruining a good drama called Celia by. Celia: Child Of Terror) Geez, I'm getting a headache. This is a film to just enjoy it as it is, and giving it credit for.
There are way too many big budget Hollywood films that. The Redeemer manage to. This one is a gem I'm. Update October 2.
Now available on DVD from Code Red as The. Redemeemer: Son Of Satan. Hooray! I noticed here on IMDb. I have merely enjoyed or even thought to be spectacular has been. To me, The Redeemer: Son Of Satan is an incredible. It has gaillo qualities.. A. stereotypical slasher film this is not.
On VHS, the title of Class. Reunion Massacre was most likely used to cash in on the whole slasher. I found the cinematography to be incredible. The. acting wasn't bad either. This isn't your regular 'piece of cheese'. It was shot well, and overall, had good production values. It does have its 'cheese' moments, as most films of the genre do, but I.
Also, I'm sure this film had a political subtext. AGAINST Christianity. Showing how a crazed religious fanatic (the. I also believe that the character of the.
Thats how. his character comes into play. I really wish the director kept making. Love it or hate. it, this film is MEMORABLE. It is Not some shoddy piece of garbage that.
All in all, The Redeemer: Son Of Satan isn't just. Its something more. So what if. The Redeemer isn't as polished up as a squeaky clean "Scream" or "I. Know What You Did Last Summer"? Cant find redeeming values in a low. Stick to your million dollar Blockbuster horror.
I rented this a while back, being the fan of slashers films that I was. I guess). Seemed like an interesting premise, and hopefully, it. Slaughter High" did. Saw. High" twice- -first time, I was young and terrified, second time, older and. I don't recommend it.) Anyhoo, I took a chance on this, and. Some of the evil doings surrounding. I can recall, were sort of confusing.
I won't go on to describe the plot, you must know it by now. It's not a. plot, but what's done with it is what's unique. I don't remember all the. I found to be a surprise, since the lesbian is usually just. All the characters are utterly likeable, even the promiscuous girl. She may have been one of the sweetest characters, and her demise is.
C'mon, you knew it would happen.) From the murders in the. I remember (one of which I can't remember at all, God, my memory. You actually think. I. remember correctly). Add to that the stark daylight which is far scarier. Why don't more filmmakers realize.
Daytime can be extremely scary. See the climax to "Texas Chainsaw. Massacre." An early- morning nightmare.) Anyway, I must be giving the worst. I thought I'd let people know that this is actually. It's not obvious. The killer dons a couple creepy. I add- -if I. remember).
And while some of the peripheral plotlines concerning this. It's. worth seeing, if you can find it.
If I can remember : ). SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS***. First off, let me state why I believe this wonderfully creepy movie is.
Most reviewers often state this movie as being. My impression is that the movie portrays how hypocritical.
It gives the impression, murder is a sin.. I think if people could view it as I believe it was meant to be. Now my history with this movie. I. this movie as a second feature in 1. Prophecy". Being that I was only 9 years old, this movie had an amazing. We always remembered it, and. VCR in. Having always wanted to see it again, to see if it was as effective on me.
I continued trying to find it. In 1. 99. 7, when I connected to. I did a search for the film and found that it had been renamed. Class reunion massacre" for one of it's home video releases. I went out. next day and found it in a place I had looked for it under "The redeemer". Immediately after starting the film I was very excited with the.
I have finally found the movie after 1. The movie began with eerie music with the remembered shot of the. Then came the. creepy bus out of nowhere to pick the boy up.
The basics of the movie is. Nonsense like vanity, selfishness.
The killer changes costumes and characters. Most are very creepy, which have stayed with. Examples: he wears a huge plastic smiley mask and burns 1. He lures 1 man. closer when the marionette cuts a rope and a knife plummets in the mans. I remembered the mans body shaking in spasms as very haunting and. The movie definately leaves some questions unanswered.
What is. the signifigance of the second thumb that moves between 2 characters? Who. exactly was the boy from the lake?
Etc? The movie is very atmospheric. The music is very haunting and the main character "The. Redeemer" makes quite an impression. I was surprised at how much, and how. I remembered this movie being such a young age and having only. I am pleased to say it is. The Haunting. of Julia", and the 1.
The Sender". I absolutely love it. It was so. nice not to be disappointed after all these years. Sadly, after sharing.
Her loss. It is rumored that a future DVD special. Amazing, considering this is. I can't. Well, I didn't know what to expect going into this movie.
The copy of. it I have is entitled "Class Reunion Massacre", but after you watch it. Instead of a "massacre" we get a very. I don't even know if the. Basically, the beginning of the movie is strange as it starts with a. There we here the ramblings of a mad priest talking about sinners. Then, the movie seems to go. When the group arrives at there old.
Everything about this movie is bizarre. The music is very good. The whole storyline feels like it was two stories put together as. It was still fun.
Also, the costumes the killer was. But. don't expect much gore. There was only one scene and that was actually. Check this one out. You might not be disappointed.
There are Spoilers) What really disturbs me, as well as a lot of the. Greed #2. Arrogence #3. Hunting. for sport #4.
Stuffing oneself with food, mostly cheeseburger's. Having extra marital affairs and finally #6. Falling in love with. We first see the Redeemer, T. G Finkbinder, posing as a priest at a. Catholic School giving a fire and brimstone speech to his congregation. Christopher, Christopher Flint, who.
Chris was earlier threatened by the school bully, Daniel. Elliot, with a knife for not laughing at one of his corny jokes. Daniel. for his actions which were nothing more then having a big and abusive. The movie then switches directions in what seems to be a totally. Stuart Morse. Academy coming together for a class reunion. It turns out that the. You get the feeling right away that this Redeemer is a bit off his.
The Reedemer for some reason that's never. Erick. Kjoenes,who as far as we know didn't commit any of the "crimes" that.
Redeemer would consider to carry the death penalty. With the unsuspecting former Stuart Morse alumni now gathered together. Redeemer, as their left to their fate, a brutal and. Redeemer go into.
Using all kinds of weird disguises the Redeemer first murders. Terry,Nick Carter, by.
The fun loving and beautiful Jane, Nikki Barthen. Redeemer, dressed as a hunter with a fake wig and even faker silly.
Acting as if he's trying to help the Redeemer blows.