This rather strange film begins with an oversexed cheerleading squad in the process of rehearsing their cheers on a beach for an upcoming football game. Fortunately for them, as vapid as they may be their cheerleading coach "Ms. Johnson" (Jacqulin Cole) is even more clueless and as a result they pretty much get to make out with the boys from the football team whenever they like. This changes, however, when they continue to disparage the local janitor "Billy Brooks" (Jack Kruschen) who not only places a satanic curse upon them but goes as far as to drive them to an altar where he attempts to rape one of the cheerleaders by the name of "Patti" (Kerry Sherman). What he doesn't realize is that Satan has other plans in mind and has no intention of allowing this to happen. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that this was an interesting attempt to merge two popular sub-genres into one--a satanic horror film with that of a typical cheerleader sexploitation picture. Or maybe it's the other way around. Regardless, it doesn't work out that well but even so it was mainly cheap fodder for the drive-in circuit--so it didn't really matter in the grand scheme of things anyway. Be that as it may, it was difficult for me to decide whether this film should be classified as a comedy or a horror film as there were elements of both to a certain degree. What is not indisputable is the fact that this was a low-budget production which suffered from bad acting and a very poor script which not even veteran actors like David Carradine (as "The Bum"), John Ireland ("The Sheriff") or Yvonne De Carlo ("Emmy") could salvage. In short, it was not a good film by any means but having said that it might appeal to those looking for a campy and nostalgic offering of this sort.

As many others before me have likely pointed out, "Satan's Cheerleaders" is really too tame to work that well as an exploitation film. However, provided one refuses to take it seriously, they *can* have some fun with it. There is a sense of humour present, and a tongue in cheek tone. Co-written and directed by B movie veteran Greydon Clark ("Without Warning"), it's an amiable enough bag of garbage.

Still, one has to sit through way too much tomfoolery (for at least the first third of the movie) as nothing that entertaining happens. Kerry Sherman (as Patti), Hillary Horan (as Chris), Alisa Powell (as Debbie), and the well endowed Sherry Marks (as Sharon) play our title characters. On their way to a football game, they're waylaid by Billy (Jack Kruschen), the bumbling, stuttering janitor at their school. They've been selected as sacrifices for local Satan worshippers led by a genial sheriff (John Ireland) and his nutty wife (Yvonne De Carlo).

Devotees of cinematic trash may take exception to a low body count, an absence of gore, and the limited amount of bare female flesh. This is closer to the kind of thing one might expect to see in TV movie treatment of such material. The slumming big name cast provides some curiosity value; De Carlo appears to be serious, but Ireland is clearly kidding around, John Carradine knowingly hams it up as a bum, Kruschen is appropriately off putting, and Sydney Chaplin has some fun as one of the Devils' disciples. He plays a monk, and actually gets addressed as "Monk"; also, the girls have their names stenciled on their tops just so we're never in doubt as to who is who. Director Clarks' wife Jacqueline Cole plays Phys. Ed. teacher Ms. Johnson.

When the sheriffs' actual name is "B.L. Bubb", you know you're not watching high art, or anything remotely subtle.

Recognizable names among the crew are cinematographer Dean Cundey, camera operator Ray Stella, and script supervisor Debra Hill.

Five out of 10.

Promiscuity is a feature in these ladies. 4 beautiful cheerleaders with no shame to their names. Running wild as much as they can. Their reputation is known at the school they attended. Debbie, Patti, Sharon, and Chris are their names, everything they do is their game. Along with their coach, Ms. Johnson, they are never apart. But there's a sinister situation going on in the school. The janitor, Billy is an agent of a satanic cult. He spies on the girls, put a hex on their clothes, and caused the car to break down. What he doesn't know that Patti, the cheerleader is a witch. He tried to sacrifice her, but her aura caused him to passed out. They go to the sheriff, only to find out that he's the leader of satanists. He and the wife are involved. Only if he listens to her about Patti, he would be understanding. However, they all ended up learning things the hard way. The movie had Yvonne DeCarlo, "Lily Munster". They called this movie "Satan's Cheerleaders". It's the biggest sexual romp ever. The words said is like "WHAT?" It's a barrel of laughs and eye rolls. Enjoyable to say the least. Talk about nothing to hide! 2.5 out of 5 stars