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This stylish and very entertaining blend of the horror and "Blaxploitation" genres takes some creative risks on a seriously limited budget but manages to deliver the gory goods. The story begins in Ne... read more read more...w Orleans in the mid-1940s, with black crime kingpin J.D. Walker (David McKnight) shot dead on Bourbon Street. Flash forward to the present, when clean-cut college student Ike (Cooley High's Glynn E. Turman) falls under the malevolent influence of the ghostly gangster. As he begins to exhibit J.D.'s boisterous, violent traits, Ike seeks out a local minister (Louis Gossett, Jr., in a standout performance) -- who had once played a role in the gangster's execution -- to exact his revenge. This cult favorite has seen a revival of sorts on home video and primarily remains in the public eye due to the novelty value of its soundtrack: all songs are performed by the artist soon to be known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince -- who also supplies the vocal for " Will Never Let You Go". ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Arthur Marks

Release Date: January 1, 1976

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DVD Release Date: December 26, 2001

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  • kingmob6
    April 24, 2011
    kingmob6
    A fun little Blaxploitation title with a bit of a supernatural twist, as a mild mannered guy is possessed by the spirit of a long dead pimp who begins to seek revenge on those that killed him, as well as causing chaos in the life of the man that he's taken over.

    Good little flic... read morek, it's interesting to see the mannerisms change as out lead is taken over.

    Well worth tracking down.

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Scott Weinberg
March 11, 2002
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide

Despite a few entertaining moments and some strong performances, there's very little about this urban thriller that's worthy of mention. Full Review

May 9, 2005
New York Times

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Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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