Evilspeak

Evilspeak

Eric Weston

(1981)

Bullied by classmates, a pudgy military-school student fights back by computer with the devil.

Cast

Clint Howard
Stanley Coopersmith: Clint Howard
R.G. Armstrong
Sarge: R.G. Armstrong
Joe Cortese
Reverend Jameson: Joe Cortese
Claude Earl Jones
Coach: Claude Earl Jones
Clint Howard
Stanley Coopersmith: Clint Howard
R.G. Armstrong
Sarge: R.G. Armstrong
Joe Cortese
Reverend Jameson: Joe Cortese
Claude Earl Jones
Coach: Claude Earl Jones
Haywood Nelson
Kowalski: Haywood Nelson

Crew

ScreenplayJoseph Garofalo
DirectorEric Weston
StoryJoseph Garofalo
ScreenplayEric Weston
Executive ProducerSylvio Tabet

Overview and Horror Legacy

Despite this, it gained a cult following, particularly among fans of 1980s horror and those interested in early depictions of technology in genre films. It was one of the early films to incorporate computer technology into its plot, reflecting emerging cultural anxieties about technology and control.

Collector Market and Memorabilia

The killer's iconography — design, weapon, methodology — sustains collector appeal across decades. The specific visual identity built around the central threat makes any associated material immediately recognizable for slasher enthusiasts.

Cult Status

Directed by Eric Weston, Evilspeak was produced as a low-budget horror film that blends occult themes with revenge narrative. Evilspeak received negative reviews from critics, who often dismissed it as exploitative. Despite this, it gained a cult following, particularly among fans of 1980s horror and those interested in early depictions of technology in genre films.

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