Black Roses
Teens in a small conservative town are turned into evil demons thanks to the music of the titular heavy metal band.
Why it matters
A cult-heavy-metal horror hybrid where satanic riffs turn small-town teens into literal demons, capturing late ’80s metal paranoia with a cheesy, practical-effects punch.
- Synth-heavy score and leather-jacketed bad vibes channel the era’s metal obsession and moral panic.
- Practical gore effects lean into the campy charm, appealing to fans of ’80s B-movie creature features.
- A niche time capsule for those fascinated by the uneasy marriage of metal culture and horror cinema.
- Lags in pacing and script but rewards viewers who appreciate earnest low-budget genre mashups over slick polish.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
60
Creature
18
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
17
