Retro Blood 248: Evilspeak (1981) 😈💻🩸

  Join James Kline and J.H. Alison as Retro Blood starts a brand-new month exploring Satan in 1980s Horror Movies with the bizarre underground classic Evilspeak! We kick things off with quick thoughts on this strange blend of Satanic horror, revenge, technology, and occult madness. We also dive into the real-world Satanic Panic of the 1980s, including the fear surrounding new technology and the idea that computers could somehow be connected to demons, witchcraft, and the occult. Of course, we have to talk about the film's use of the Apple II computer and how it turns an early piece of technology into a gateway for Satanic power. Then we dig deep into the history and making of the movie, exploring the characters, production, and the story behind Clint Howard's lead character, Stanley Coopersmith. We talk about his transformation from bullied military-school outsider into someone capable of unleashing some serious supernatural revenge, along with the movie's strange mix of possession, occult imagery, and early computer technology. Finally, we deliver a full breakdown of the movie, discussing the disturbing abuse Stanley suffers, the supernatural forces he discovers, the question of whether Evilspeak accidentally predicted the idea of the dark web, and the bizarre ways Satan's powers come into play. And yes—we have plenty to say about that awesome sword-through-the-head decapitation! ⚔️🩸 It's Satan, computers, demons, revenge, and pure early-'80s VHS insanity—only on Retro Blood! #RetroBlood #Evilspeak #Evilspeak1981 #80sHorror #SatanicHorror #SatanicPanic #CultHorror #VHSHorror #ClintHoward #OccultHorror #HorrorPodcast #RetroHorror #SatanicHorrorMonth