The Imp (1988)

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Chosen by the good people of Twitter from a bunch of 6 contenders, this little stunner packs a punch.

Not only can this film boast one of the greatest VHS cover arts ever committed to paper, this also has one of the most kick-ass opening tracks too in 'Here in the darkness'. The whole soundtrack is pretty incredible to be honest, it just never lets up.

In the States this film was known as Sorority Babes in the Slimeball Bowl-O-Rama, thankfully they shortened it for the UK release on Colorbox, a pretty obscure Video label.
The voice of the Imp is played by Michael Sonye, for anyone that doesn't know that's the writer of Blood Diner. Weird, huh?

There are many flaws with this film as it's pretty much a glorified Troma movie, best described as a mash-up of Ghoulies, Night of the Comet and Nightmare Sisters. Linnea Quigly, of course steals every scene as the Punk rocker, money stealing Spider. She looks hotter than ever in this film and that's saying something because there are breasts-a-plenty on show from the moment go. Within the first 10 minutes you're witnessing spanking, spray cream, naked breasts and hot steamy showers.

The plot:
Three frat boys sneak into the Tri-Delt sorority to witness the initiation of new pledges and are caught. The pledges must go to the local bowling lane and steal a trophy, aided by the unwanted frat boys. An accident causes the trophy to break, releasing an evil imp who then begins wreaking havoc with the teens, who begin suffering an attrition problem.

It's a truly bizarre little film but I can't deny that I had a great time with it. For a fun night in with some friends and alcohol (it helps), this is one you could easily rewatch over and over.