Satan's Cheerleaders (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 4.3

Satan's Cheerleaders poster

Released in 1977, Satan's Cheerleaders is a comedy and horror film directed by Greydon Clark, running about 92 minutes. “When these girls raise hell... there's the devil to pay!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The janitor at a local high school is actually the scout for a coven of Satanists on the lookout for a virgin to sacrifice. One day he kidnaps the cheerleading squad to use for their rituals. However, unbeknownst to the devil-worshipers, one of the cheerleaders is actually a witch, and has plans of her own for the Satanists.

Who’s in it. Satan's Cheerleaders stars John Ireland as Sheriff B.L.Z. Bubb, Yvonne De Carlo as Emmy Bubb, Jack Kruschen as Billy the Janitor and John Carradine as The Bum, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Satan's Cheerleaders has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satan's Cheerleaders page.

If you liked it. Fans of Satan's Cheerleaders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Satan's Cheerleaders (1977)?
In US, Satan's Cheerleaders is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Satan's Cheerleaders worth watching?
Satan's Cheerleaders holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Satan's Cheerleaders?
Satan's Cheerleaders stars John Ireland, Yvonne De Carlo, Jack Kruschen, John Carradine and Jacqulin Cole.
When was Satan's Cheerleaders released?
Satan's Cheerleaders was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.