Review of The Satan Killer (1993) by Christopher L — 04 Jun 2009

"The Satan Killer" is a gem of a movie. Unfortunately, I believe the more popular war movies buried this gem in the ground due to the concurring Iraqi war that was going on. This movie represents a time of innocence in a world that had all but forgotten it.

A particular short (but sweet) scene that continues to intrigue me to this day was the back alley execution of the pimp by detective Stephens. Three Punk rock onlookers step out in a curious manner and watch the detective who is using any means necessary to hunt down the satan killer march triumphantly down the alley. We have learned that detective Stephens knows no moral boundaries as his search is sparked by revenge, but why did he ignore these kids especially as one directs a foul word at him? Was it that his animalistic hunger had been fed with his latest victim? Or was a Camaraderie felt between him and the punks? A social metaphor nonetheless.

I am curious to know what these kid's back story was. Are we missing something lost in the editing room? I hope to get a directors cut release to satisfy my curiosity as I am sure it will reveal more of these three fine actors.