A classic Halloween horror comedy revolving around a serial killer dressed as Satan and his little sidekick, the naive young Douglas Whooly (Alexander Brickle). Douglas' older sister Jenna (Katheryn Winnick) has returned home from her studies with a new boyfriend called Alex. Turns out Douglas is none too happy about the presence of another guy stealing the attention of his older sister and ventures out in a sulk to find his heroe Satan. Well he's in luck cause it turns out Satan is in the neighbourhood, all dressed in black and more than ready to sock it to poor Alex. After befriending the young boy and then returning back home they venture out to cause havoc in the local town, course Douglas has still to learn that this is no game.

I really loved this movie, whilst it's not the scariest movie is ever seen (hardly) it is a good laugh. The young actor Alexander Brickle is really where most of the comedy is at. His naivety at all the going's on around him is really quite hilarious at certain parts. Without him i don't think this movie would have worked so well. Katheryn Winnick puts is a solid performance as his sister and also Amanda Plummer as his mother. The all round acting quality is fine.

Gore is really on the minimal side, STL doesn't play to make you wanna puke all over the place like a little girl, it's very much geared in the 'fun' vein of horror and it does it well. So if your expecting some serious horror your going to be very disappointed.

Pacing is solid, the movie goes along as it should and the general directing style is consistent throughout. There are a few tense moments in STL, like when Jenna Whooly thinks that Satan is actually her boyfriend in disguise. You're never quite sure if she's going to be getting a knife or axe put into her and the whole thing is played out well. There are a few moments in the movie like this and it helps keep things edgy.

To conclude, Satan's Little Helper is great horror comedy that should make for a brilliant Halloween watch. Plain and simple - watch this movie!

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Posted On

2010-11-01 18:28

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ZeroiD

0 SOUNDS PROMISING.
I could well live with another fun watch. Well written.

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Posted On

2010-11-01 18:32

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BadgerblooD

0 JUST GOT AROUND.....
.....to watch this flick, and I would recommend it to everyone, who wants to watch something different from the usual slasher stuff. Good review m8. :)

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