Sack Amusement brigs us a bizarre all black horror film. The plot centers on a sleazy character who preys on women.
He wants to turn a preachers niece into a prostitute. Preacher Amos Berry (Gus Smith) will not stand for this and vows to protect his niece at any cost. His niece is a lovely woman played by Edna Barr.
The film mixes Southern Baptist religion and Voodoo very well, and it looks like a filmed stage play. I enjoyed the movie, but the presentation is what bothered me.
First off is the running time. I have seen 70 minutes listed in many reviews, but the Alpha edition only runs 48 minutes and yes, there are jump cuts so I can only assume some footage is missing.
Secondly, I know the old saying is true "You get what you pay for" but for God's sake Alpha did a crappy job with this film. It jumps way too much which shows that Alpha has no quality control.
A lousy presentation can always ruin a good viewing experience and this is true in this case. I liked the film, but hated how it's been presented here.
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