Scream Dream (1989)

 

After a lead singer is fired from a hair metal band, she uses witchcraft to possess her replacement for revenge.

Note that there is a scene similar to what's depicted on this cover, but it almost seems tacked on - like it isn't actually part of this movie. So, we'll just start here...

Rick Smithson (Trey White) is infatuated with rockstar Michelle Shock, much to the dismay of his girlfriend Susan Parker (Jenny Davis).

Susan believes the rumors that Michelle Shock is into witchcraft and satanism.

The TV commercial announces that Michelle Shock is playing in concert tonight at the Sword & Stein Club (a real place actually).

Susan begrudgingly agrees to go with Rick to the concert

But she regrets her decision when she sees that Rick is willing to get down with Michelle Shock backstage

But it looks like Michelle Shock (Carol Carr) really is a witch - and she murders Rick.

Brenda Watson (Jesse Raye) reports on Rick's disappearance and allegations of witchcraft against Michelle Shock.

The band's record producer Lou Sharky (Gene Amonette) is tired of the bad press from Michelle Shock and orders she be removed from the band. 

Derrick (Nikki Riggins) the drummer delivers the bad news to Michelle Shock.

Derrick's girlfriend Linnea (Michelle Uber) wants to be Michelle's replacement 

Michelle does some kind of satanic ritual

When Derrick comes over, she tries to murder him - but Derrick kills her first.

Derrick does notice something a tad strange as he looks down on Michelle's body.

Some kind of rubbery creature; like an oven mit demon.

Jamie Summers (Melissa Moore) is Michelle's replacement

Linnea is unhappy she wasn't chosen

Derrick tells Jamie - "The crowds at these shows are hardcore heavy metal freaks. I mean these people think Van Halen is elevator music."

Jamie goes to Michelle's place

She sees Michelle's dead body

For some reason she feels compelled to lick the blood.

Derrick arrives.  Oh, yeah I forget to mention I murdered Michelle.

When Derrick turns around, Jamie is topless

Jamie's hand suddenly turns into claws

Derrick gets scratched; he wonders what the hell just happened and leaves

It seems Jamie is possessed by Michelle Shock... who I guess is some kind of demon.

Derrick is in bed with Linnea

When she goes to the kitchen she's attacked by demonic puppet/mitten.

Anchorwoman Brenda Watson (Jesse Raye) is the next victim

Two of the band's biggest fans are the next victims.  (You'll recall that we were told they are "hardcore heavy metal freaks" - um, okay)

Jamie transforms back into the demon with boobs out

They get a lot of mileage out of this scene - it's long and filmed from multiple angles

Derrick finally kills the demon with a dagger

The demon dies - and we see it transformed into Jamie. THE END

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These eighties Donald Farmer flicks definitely are growing on me. It's not just the nostalgia and charming amateurism; they're a lot fun.

★★★★★★☆☆☆☆6/10