Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War
Satan War

American Genre Film Archive

Satan War

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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray. The limited edition slipcover was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

The American Genre Film Archive (AGFA) represents the world's largest theatrical catalog of exploitation cinema. Their home video line presents a diverse selection of movies, ranging from new preservations of classics from the vast library of Something Weird to the wildest in shot-on-video (SOV) titles. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, is thrilled to be representing this diverse and unique home video line!

A D.I.Y. answer to THE AMITYVILLE HORROR from Texas actor Bart La Rue, SATAN WAR is an unforgettable Satanic panic artifact. When newlyweds Louise and Bill Foster move into a new house, they're confronted by a supernatural entity. And things only get worse from there. Never legitimately released until now, SATAN WAR floats across the screen in a black cloud of pummeling synthesizers, hallucinogenic visuals, and unsettling themes.

directed by: Bart La Rue
starring: various
1979 / 64, 77, 92 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray
  • Preserved from the 16mm answer print
  • Three versions of the film: the original 64-minute cut, and the 77 and 92-minute cuts
  • Commentary with Kristin La Rue and AGFA’s Joe Ziemba
  • Interview with NIGHTMARE USA author Stephen Thrower
  • English SDH subtitles

 

Overall rating: 4.2408376 / 5 from 191 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Satan War, a limited edition horror film from AGFA, offers a unique supernatural experience with a relentless score and varied film cuts. While opinions on the film itself are mixed, the release and packaging have been praised. The music and score are particularly highlighted for their quality.

Summary topics

  • Score: 6%
  • AGFA Release: 9%
  • Horror Experience: 7%
  • Film Quality: 4%

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Review highlights

  • "Once again AGFA has done an excellent release of an underground film that takes on a possession story." — Matt R.
  • "AGFA is slowly becoming a favorite label." — Nathan H.
  • "I love low budget 70’s films." — Timothy J.

Reviews

No panic here

"no-budget Texas regional horror film is a DIY answer to The Amityville Horror. Trippy visuals Complemented by a droning, heavy synthesizer soundtrack. AFGA does it again."

— Kevin G. (5/5)

Charming

"A very charming and super cheap Amityville ripoff"

— Brice D. (5/5)

Micro budget Amityville

"Classic low rent Amityville knockoff but enjoyable"

— Edward K. (5/5)

Satan Drone War

"This is DIY "Christ-sploitation" shot on 16mm in a Texas suburb, and it feels like a transmission from a feverish, religious-obsessed dimension. It’s an Amityville Horror knock-off stripped down to its bare, amateur bones, where the "Satanic Panic" isn't a social movement but a literal brown sludge leaking from your kitchen cabinets."

— Alex M. (4/5)

Satan war

"Satan War is an ambitious and energetic action-horror film that embraces its outrageous premise with enthusiasm. The movie’s practical effects and nonstop momentum give it a scrappy charm that keeps it entertaining throughout. It’s a fun, cult-style watch that rewards viewers who enjoy bold ideas and unapologetic genre mashups."

— Jeffrey W. (5/5)

HUGE!

"A legend amongst tape/torrent traders since forever! Melted my skull to see this restored and not from a VHS rip! And it's got three cuts!!!??? Adventurous horror/exploitation fans will revel in this true outsider heaven."

— William M. (5/5)

I watched this! You can too!

"I do respect the obvious care of the crew in making this and the pluckiness of Bart La Rue when creating some pretty cool effect moments on what I can only assume was a budget of $25 and carton of Marlboros. The score is also pretty cool, in my opinion, if a bit repetitive. I love this 70s synth stuff. But really, overall, nothing really happens here. A young couple buys a house and spooky stuff starts happening including a crucifix inverting itself, brownie batter boiling out of a coffee pot and Nickelodeon Gak oozing from the countertops. And apparently the goo smells bad. It tries for tension, but never really gets there. The funniest/most entertaining conversation happens in a car by the beach, not even in the house, when the husband tells his wife to let the ghost/demon know thay rape and molestation is his department. Weird, but hey, its 1970-something. If you're really into obscure cult horror, you'll find something to like here or if you're just curious about weird regional horror, like me, its definitely a thing you can watch. Fun fact, I learned that La Rue was the voice of the god-alien thing on Star Trek in the episode City on the Edge of Forever. That's cool."

— Derrick A. (3/5)

Satanic!

"Beautiful mind melter and there's several cuts on this thing, like a dial for microwaving your brain"

— Teun H. (5/5)

Horrible movie, Interesting Extras

"This movie is pretty terrible but it’s extras are fun and interesting"

— Adam R. (4/5)

Satan War

"Z-grade nonsense that appealed to me. If I had a timemachine I would give the director a light meter because half of the film is waaaay to dark. Fun soundtrack. Terrible awful dreck, but if you're like me, still recommendable."

— Ross W. (4/5)

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