Sammy_Sam_Sam Having read the reviews on here I wasn't really sure what to expect with this film, but I'm glad I watched it. It's certainly no masterpiece, but not every film needs to be and considering what must've been a very low budget, it's a solid effort. The acting is hit and miss with some people putting in a pretty good performance, while others are quite frankly terrible. But that's often part of the charm with films of this sort and anyone who has seen a low-budget slasher won't find it too distracting.What surprised me most perhaps is the look of the film, which is very nicely shot in places. It's all straightforward and there's nothing particularly spectacular, but it didn't look bad and one shot in particular next to the lake really did catch my eye. The score most certainly deserves a special mention, as I thought it was brilliant and fit the movie perfectly. More generally the film has a somber feeling and isn't fast-paced, but personally that has never bothered me with slasher flicks - I tend to watch them for the fact they aren't going to work my brain too much at the end of a tough day. The gore levels aren't particularly high, but there are some good screams. There's also not enough struggling from the victims for my liking (the mark of a decent kill!), but much better than a lot of other slasher flicks I've seen. So all in all, for me it's a 5/10. If you enjoy slashers and like a film with charm then it's probably worth a watch. Fans of Notting Hill and superhero movies should probably steer clear though.

videorama-759-859391 I remember this film being quite bad, when seeing it years ago. My sharp recollections were confirmed tonight. Amateur is one word that springs to mind. The acting is atrociously and unbelievably bad, especially the hammed dying scenes at the start, amongst some quite shocking violence. Satan's Blade is one of the more quieter titles from the Palace Explosive titles. The acting looks so rehearsed and sometimes robotic while using that term loosely. We have some amateur zoom in shots and the story isn't explained clearly enough. The strongest and only impactful part of the film, lies with in the first ten minutes, with some nice lesbian themes thrown in, and a sort of twist to the viewer, when those two bank robbers, remove their masks, the butch lesbian, turning on her friend for more moolah, before fate deals her a vengeful hand. It's of a faceless killer, brandishing a evil clutched knife, that obviously possesses each soul that touches it, turning them into a killing machine. That's basically the gist of the story we get from what's shallowly offered, just another failing that makes this film a stinker. There's no guessing, that the film obviously has a zero survival count at the end, for the quartet of girl lodgers, and the neighboring duo/married couple, amidst them some not so bad so performances. Satan's Blade just stinks of Amateurville, while the opening music score, and the ten minute opening are the other two things I liked about it. Try and work out, near the end, why the killer, talks in two tones of voice. Forgettable and dreadful horror.

aquashell66 I really enjoyed the movie "Satan's Blade". There is nothing satanic, but there is a legend of the evil spirits of the mountain, and there is a knife. With a Body Count of 16, the beautiful scenery of Big Bear Lake, CA., and a scary old legend, it is really a mystery story as well as a horror movie, that has a cult following. Who IS killing all those people?The movie was made in 1982, before "Friday the 13th" or "Halloween" were released. L. Scott Castillo, Jr., the Director/Producer also wrote the original story. The story is complex and leads the viewer along a twisted path, offering up all the clues necessary to solve the mystery of the killings. Try it—an hour into the film, make your guess who the killer is. Then, finish the movie, and find out if your guess was correct. Surprisingly, the film does not suffer from lapses in continuity. Any half full glass, remains half full until someone drinks from it. The relationships between the characters are quickly discerned, and add some complexity to the plot.There is a range of acting ability in the film. On the one hand, the characters of Tony and Lisa, played by Tom Bongiorno and Elisa V. Malinovitz, respectively, are stiff and wooden., however, Ms. Malinovitz does make a beautiful corpse. On the other hand, it is easy to believe that Al and Lil, played by Tom Cue and Janeen Lowe, respectively, are a happily married couple who work out their differences like real people. Since they play two couples that are vacationing together, the contrast is clear. The coeds are largely type-cast, with their leader played convincingly by Stephanie Leigh Steele.One of the best scenes in the movie is the nightmare sequence. The surreal dream interpretation of the legend of the mountain man is direct, savage, and deadly. The dream killer, well played by Richard Taecker, is grotesque and fear inspiring. The other unexpected scene is between the bank robbers when they first arrive at the mountain cabin. They seem like the best of friends, until the anticipation of spending the money from the robbery comes between them.There is word that for its Thirtieth Anniversary, "Satan's Blade" is coming out on Blu-Ray in time for Christmas. So, maybe there is hope that it might be shown in theaters in October for Halloween.

kreeper I am flabbergasted that so many people can not appreciate classic cinema when they see it! I have seen thousands of horror movies and this is one of my all time favors! Granted the budget is non-existent and the acting at times is not award worthy...but that's what makes this such a non-stop hoot! In this golden era of horror flicks there was a deluge of let's-get-together-and-make-a-movie movies to fill up all the video stores that were opening up. Of all these, "Satan's Blade" was the tops. ****SPOILERS****From the babes-only bank robbery to the cheesily convoluted plot it was a pleasure. At least they attempted a plot line...a very small one, but it was there. And the busty beauties-snuffed topless of course-all with the haunted knife comes back at the end "twist" it was just a fun film that should be on DVD!There seems to be some folks who made this here-contact Anchor Bay or Troma or Something Weird!!! Get together for a commentary and let the rest of the world in on this classic!