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Horror Cult Classic

A bruised teen finds dubious sanctuary in a Florida Satanist cult, but hell is never simple.

SATAN'S CHILDREN

Devil worshipping has changed them into ...

1975 · 1h 27m · R · Horror · IMDB TMDB

Runaway teen Bobby is given shelter by a friendly cult of Satanists, but his presence--and questionable sexuality--leads to conflicts within Satan's Children, especially after a lesbian member is damned to Hell. But Bobby proves to be one sick puppy, which he demonstrates in ways that would even make the devil smile. So hilarious, homophobic, and just plain insane, you'd think Lucifer himself was personally involved!

Quick Answer

What is Satan's Children about?

Satan's Children is a 1975 American horror film directed by Joe Wiezycki about a runaway teen who is taken in by a satanic cult after suffering brutal abuse, only to face new dangers as tensions rise within the group.

Programmer's Pick

Satan's Children is the sort of grindhouse relic only the truly brave (or the deeply curious) will attempt. It’s a fever dream of homoerotic menace, cultish drama, and Florida oddity that makes you wonder what film reels were getting passed around Lucifer’s living room.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Bobby, a tormented teenager mistreated by his stepsister and stepfather, escapes his toxic home after being outed for hiding marijuana. Seeking refuge, he encounters Jake at a local bar, whose hospitality quickly turns into a harrowing ordeal. Abused and abandoned, Bobby is discovered unconscious by a wandering band of hippie Satanists in Florida. While Sherry, a sympathetic cultist, pushes for his acceptance, his presence stirs conflict especially given the group's rigid views on sexuality. As Bobby tries to recover among these self-styled children of Satan, it becomes clear that safety and belonging come with their own set of dangers in this notorious slice of 1970s exploitation horror.

Details & Specs

Director
Joe Wiezycki
Writers
Gary Garrett, Ron Levitt, Joe Wiezycki
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 27m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror

Why This Matters

This 1975 horror film blends rape-revenge themes with the era's fascination with cults, reflecting the exploitation cinema trends of the mid-1970s.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Joe Wiezycki Writers: Gary Garrett +2 more

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Why Cult

Queer Exploitation

The film blends homoerotic tension, homophobia, and transgressive sexuality, making for an unsettling take on cult horror.

Cult Horror Florida

A setting steeped in humid weirdness: sunlit Satanists, backyard rituals, and suburban depravity in the Sunshine State.

Revenge from the Margins

A rare rape-and-revenge arc with a gay male protagonist exacting vengeance on abusers and cultists alike.

Bizarre 1970s Sleaze

From tighty whities to sadistic punishments and incestuous overtones, this is pure 1970s exploitation cinema.

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Threat File

Trigger

Abuse drives Bobby to run away

Threat

Sexual violence and cult persecution

Effect

Physical and psychological trauma, cult brutality

Setting

Florida suburbs and Satanist compound

Questions from the Vault

When was Satan's Children released? +

Satan's Children was released in 1975.

Who directed Satan's Children? +

Satan's Children was directed by Joe Wiezycki.

How long is Satan's Children? +

Satan's Children has a runtime of 87 minutes.

What genre is Satan's Children? +

Satan's Children is a horror film.

Where can I watch Satan's Children? +

You can watch Satan's Children on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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