The Sadist – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Sadist a fun throwback to terror.
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Director: James Landis
Writer: James Landis (Screenplay)
Cast
- Arch Hall Jr (Eegah)
- Helen Hovey
- Richard Alden
- Marilyn Manning
- Don Russell
Plot: Three people driving into Los Angeles for a Dodgers game have car trouble and pull off into an old wrecking yard where they are held at bay by a bloodthirsty psycho and his crazy girlfriend.
Runtime: 1 Hour 31 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Sadist starts when Doris (Hovey), Ed (Alden) and Carl (Russell) break down en route to a baseball game. They look to repair their vehicle before getting ambushed by Charlie (Hall Jr) and Judy (Manning). Charlie holds the three hostages, torturing them in their bloodthirst.
They must figure out how to stay alive as the patience starts running low. However, Charlie needs them to fix a car so he can escape, as the two sides balance control of the situation.
Verdict on The Sadist
Recap
The movie follows three friends who get caught by a psychotic young man and his girlfriend. He forces them to complete tasks for him as he looks to escape. However, they know their fate so plan an attempted escape.
Best Parts
The movie uses the real-time concept to increase the intensity of the situation. It makes it feel more like a genuine life-or-death scenario. There is also some brilliant camerawork to make us see the world we are thrown into.
Worst Parts
This is a product of the time and it feels like certain moments couldn’t happen in a modern movie. It pushes the boundaries but never manages to hit the highs the concept presents.
Final Thoughts –The Sadist has a great concept for the low budget.
