Satan’s Children

Satan’s Children

Year: 1975

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: English

Director: Joe Wiezycki

Horror

Bobby, a troubled teen, deflects his father's insults and his stepsister's advances, then enters a gay bar where four men assault him in a car. Seeking revenge, he joins a Satanic cult and unleashes violence. His arrival sparks conflict after a lesbian member is condemned to Hell, and his sadistic actions plunge the cult into chaotic mayhem.

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1

Bobby's troubled home life

Bobby is a teenage boy who is bullied and mistreated at home by his abusive stepfather and tyrannized by his older stepsister Janis. The hostile environment leaves him isolated and looking for an escape. The constant danger at home foreshadows the trouble that follows him beyond its walls.

Home
2

Runaway after the confrontation

Janis tries to expose Bobby for marijuana hidden in his room, prompting him to run away. He ends up at a local bar, hoping to lay low and find a safe place for the night. The runaway sets the stage for a dangerous encounter with an adult outside his home.

Evening Local bar
3

Meeting Jake at the bar

In the bar, Bobby meets Jake, an older man who seems friendly at first. Jake offers him a place to stay for the night under the pretense of helping him. This seemingly kind invitation leads toward a trap that will change Bobby's life.

Evening Local bar
4

Jake abducts Bobby

Jake takes Bobby to his house, holds him at knifepoint, and restrains him while inviting three other men to join. The group drives through the country and subjects Bobby to a brutal assault, leaving him terrified and powerless. The incident marks a brutal turning point in his life.

Night Jake's house and car
5

Left on a country road

After the assault, the men abandon Bobby on the side of a rural road. He is left to stumble through danger while trying to survive on his own. The roadside moment crystallizes his vulnerability and sets him on a path toward an unlikely rescue.

Night Country road
6

Found by a cult of hippie Satanists

A cult of hippie Satanists discovers Bobby unconscious on the road during a local football game. They debate whether to take him in, with Joshua objecting to letting him stay. Sherry shows some sympathy and offers him shelter in the absence of the cult's leader.

Next day Cult compound
7

Simon returns and disputes Sherry's decision

When Simon returns and learns that Sherry has helped Bobby, he disapproves of her actions and ostracizes her. The decision creates simmering jealousy and tension within the cult. Bobby's presence adds another layer of conflict to the group's dynamics.

Next day Cult compound
8

Sherry punished; Bobby's status questioned

Sherry endures a harsh punishment from the cult as the members debate Bobby's fate. Simon's prejudice deepens as he refuses to accept Bobby and suspects him of being gay. The internal strife worsens while Bobby remains a focal point of the rift.

Next day Cult compound
9

Bobby escapes and flees into the woods

Bobby breaks free from the cult and flees into the surrounding woods, pursued by members intent on reclaiming him. He relies on his wits to outrun his pursuers and survive. The escape marks a fresh start that is still shadowed by danger.

Woods
10

Bobby turns the tables and defeats pursuers

In the forest, Bobby fights back and kills several of his pursuers. The confrontation signals his move from victim to someone who can take action. He continues toward home with a renewed resolve.

Woods
11

Return home and retaliate against Jake's attackers

Mud-covered and exhausted, Bobby returns home and murders his stepfather. He then abducts Janis, taking control in a bid to end the mistreatment he has suffered. The violence underscores his desperation and escalation of retribution.

Night Home
12

Confronting Jake's attackers

He drives to Jake's house and shoots the men who harmed him there, ending their lives. He brings the aftermath back with him as he returns to confront his past and seek safety. The act of retaliation shows how far his anger has driven him.

Night Jake's house
13

Returning to the cult with proof

Bobby returns to the cult's compound carrying the severed heads of the attackers to present to Simon as proof of his dedication. The graphic display cements his place within the group, for better or worse. The event marks a chilling turn in his relationship with the cult.

Night Cult compound
14

Bobby joins the cult; Janis is crucified

Bobby is reunited with Sherry and is accepted into the cult's inner circle. In a brutal culmination, Janis is crucified by other cult members, leaving a stark, deadly outcome. The cult's enigmatic world closes around Bobby as he secures his new role.

Final night Cult compound

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