Sugar Hill 1974 [DVD]

Suga Hill (1974) is a unique blend of blaxploitation, horror, and crime thriller genres, directed by Paul Maslansky. The film takes place in New York City and follows the story of Sugar Hill, a young woman who seeks revenge after her fiancé is brutally murdered by a gang of criminals.

After the tragic death of her lover, Sugar turns to the occult to gain the power needed to take down the ruthless gang that destroyed her life. She enlists the help of a voodoo priest, who uses supernatural forces to summon a group of zombie-like minions to carry out her bloody vengeance. With her newfound power, Sugar embarks on a mission to wipe out everyone responsible for her fiancé’s death.

The film features a combination of supernatural horror and gritty urban crime, creating a dark and stylish narrative. It explores themes of revenge, loss, and empowerment, with Sugar Hill serving as an iconic character within the blaxploitation genre. The supernatural element of voodoo and the rise of the dead add a unique twist to the standard revenge thriller, making it a cult classic.