In the 1980's Heavy Metal was at it's most popular. Glam Metal bands rose to the top of the charts. More and more teenagers were growing their hair out and banging their heads. In 1985 the PMRC was formed, arguing the bad influence that the music was have on the youths of that age. Black Roses is a cheesy, over the top film that depicts literal corruption through Heavy Metal.
Black Roses is an extremely popular Glam Metal band surrounded in controversy. Their lyrics contain satanic references and their loud presentation make parents wary. After years of never playing live anywhere outside of the studio, the band decides to finally take it's act on the road. They choose a small town high school to play their first string of shows. The local parents protest the shows, believing the band will corrupt their children. But after the first performance seems harmless they back off. As the shows continue, however, the local teenagers begin acting strangely..
With a very tongue in cheek take on the PMRC's accusations of corruption, Black Roses is quite a bit of fun. None of the dialogue is particularly well written or delivered and the bands lyrics reek of top quality cheddar. But these are the things that make it charming and bearable. Some of the creature designs also reflect the absurdity of the premise.
It seems like every year I end up watching at least one of these Heavy Metal Horror entries. This one isn't the best. It certainly wasn't the worst (Good lord, Terror on Tour). Get some friends together and slide this one into your VCR and surely you'll have a good time. There's plenty of funny kills and special effects to keep you and your friends entertained till the next really bad metal song gets you head banging again.
Side Note:Most of the music performed by Black Roses was written by the band King Kobra with Mark Free and Carmine Appice on percussion.
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