Perhaps resorting to satanism isn’t a practical solution for dealing with life's difficulties. A boy living at a Southern California military academy (Clint Howard) endures bullying, and seeks relief by utilizing a computer located in the basement of the school to summon dark forces. The unusual name "Evilspeak" (1981) comes from “computer-speak,” as it relates to the protagonist’s use of an older computer for his magical rituals. The film tries to emulate “Carrie” (1976), but substitutes telekinetic abilities with demonic witchcraft. It doesn't quite reach the same level of impact, depth, or strength as that earlier horror classic. There's a quality to the way the story unfolds that prevents it from fully succeeding. The core idea – an alienated young person retaliating against those who mistreat them – is inherently promising, but the presentation feels uninspired. This isn’t helped by the confusing supernatural jargon and a touch of what seems like unintentional silliness. Lynn Hancock makes a memorable impression among the female cast as Miss Friedemeyer, a school secretary. She had a brief acting career between 1980 and 1982 before pursuing other interests. Several other women appear during a beauty pageant for the cadets. The film’s listed runtime is 1 hour, 37 minutes, although different versions with edits exist. Filming took place at Saint Anthony Seminary in Santa Barbara, California, as well as Chatworth, located approximately 55 miles east of Los Angeles. GRADE: C

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