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Satan's Cheerleaders 1977

★ 4.435 votes92 min📅 1977-03-18

"When these girls raise hell... there's the devil to pay!"

In the twisted world of 1970s grindhouse horror-comedy, *Satan's Cheerleaders* (1977) delivers a deliciously dark twist on teen slasher tropes.

Director: Greydon Clark

Cast

John Ireland
John Ireland
Sheriff B.L.Z. Bubb
Yvonne De Carlo
Yvonne De Carlo
Emmy Bubb
Jack Kruschen
Jack Kruschen
Billy the Janitor
John Carradine
John Carradine
The Bum
Sydney Chaplin
Sydney Chaplin
Monk
Jacqulin Cole
Jacqulin Cole
Ms. Johnson
Kerry Sherman
Kerry Sherman
Patti
Sherry Marks
Sharon
Hillary Horan
Chris
Alisa Powell
Debbie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) about?

A sinister janitor kidnaps a high school cheerleading squad to sacrifice a virgin, but he doesn't realize one of the girls is a witch with plans to turn the tables on the coven. What starts as a Satanic ritual turns into a supernatural showdown filled with dark humor and twisted magic.

Who directed Satan's Cheerleaders?

Greydon Clark directed this cult horror-comedy, blending dark themes with a campy, exploitative style typical of 1970s grindhouse cinema.

Who stars in Satan's Cheerleaders?

The film features horror legends Yvonne De Carlo, John Carradine, and Jack Kruschen, alongside John Ireland and Sydney Chaplin in a mix of supporting and sinister roles.

Is Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) worth watching?

As a time capsule of 70s horror-comedy excess, *Satan's Cheerleaders* is a cult curiosity that delivers campy entertainment with a side of supernatural chaos. Fans of offbeat, low-budget thrills will find its blend of comedy and Satanic imagery hard to resist—even if the execution is shaky at times.

How long is Satan's Cheerleaders?

The runtime for *Satan's Cheerleaders* is 92 minutes.

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About Satan's Cheerleaders (1977) — A 70s horror-comedy where cheerleaders meet Satanic rituals

In the twisted world of 1970s grindhouse horror-comedy, *Satan's Cheerleaders* (1977) delivers a deliciously dark twist on teen slasher tropes. Directed by Greydon Clark, this cult gem blends sacrilege with over-the-top theatrics as a sinister janitor hunting for a virgin sacrifice kidnaps a high school cheerleading squad, only to discover one of the girls is secretly a witch with her own devilish agenda. The film drips with neon-lit sleaze, campy dialogue, and a neon-soaked atmosphere that feels like a fever dream of *Rosemary's Baby* meets *Heathers*—if Heather had supernatural powers.

With a cast featuring horror icons Yvonne De Carlo, John Carradine, and Jack Kruschen, the movie thrives on chaotic energy, swinging between outright comedy and genuinely unsettling Satanic rituals. The tagline isn't kidding when it warns, *When these girls raise hell... there's the devil to pay*—because in this universe, even the cutest pom-poms hide a spellbook. Whether you're a horror purist or a grindhouse enthusiast, *Satan's Cheerleaders* is a guilty pleasure that refuses to be forgotten.