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Jd's Revenge [VHS]

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I first saw this in the late 70's while on a USN ship in the Med. It was a good distraction - and absolutely hilarious! In those days, the crews would exchange movies while underway via a large canvas bag. We'd send our "viewed" movies to another ship in exchange for the movies they'd seen.
EVERY EXCHANGE we'd end up with a copy of J.D.'s Revenge and Revenge of the B Girls. J.D.'s Revenge was so funny that the crew and wardroom watched it nearly every night for nearly 6 months. In a few months, nearly everyone had memorized the entire movie. It was like J.D. was taking over the crew...
Yup. Life was much harsher in the "Old Navy". How could anyone NOT want such an enjoyable (and quotable) movie?

Devoted fan of Soul Cinema Collection, I was not a little glad to find "J.D.'s Revenge" another hidden gem of the series. Not exactly a blaxploitation work (though originally released from American International, company famous for Pam Grier's movies), "J.D.'s Revenge" is a rivetting shocker that has still considerable power to grip your heart.

Set in modern New Orleans, the film tells a story of a law school student working as a taxi driver, Ike (Turnan, superb acting). One day, just for fun, he and his friends decide to see a hypnotist's show, in which Ike volunteers to be on the stage. Being hypnotized as part of the show, however, he sees something very weird ... and his plight begins. Haunted by the repeated nightmarish vision, he starts to behave like someone else. Or, maybe, he really became another person....

The film uses fine locations of New Orleans, and all the cast give their great performance. Most notable is Turnan, whose changing personality compels you to keep watching the film; also good is Gosset Jr. (credited as Lou Gosset) as a preacher who has a secret in his past (though his part is smaller than Tarnan) Though made with low budget, "J.D.'s Revenge" entertains you more than you expect. But note: the film is very violent, and sometimes repellent (one character is physically assaulted, and the scene is painful to watch). Still, the vitality of the film is undeniable. My only complaint is its banal title and a little flat ending. The film's good, though.

This movie came out when I was about nine years old. Just out of the blue, the title popped into my head and I decided to purchase it....

The movie literaly had me on the edge of my seat once JD's spirit took over Ike's body. I disliked how this possession affected those close to Ike. He couldn't remember hurting his girlfriend or one of his customers. JD was CRAZY!!! It really did not take me long to figure out who killed JD and his sister, but I don't want to give it away. If your into "blaxplotation" movies, check this one out...

Okay, I was a kid when I first saw this film. It's amazing how much gets lost in the translation (pardon the pun), from kid ears to adult understanding. Yet, I loved it then and I really love it now. Glynn Turman is brilliant in the role of law student to street hustler possessed (literally). The rape scene between him and his first-rate co-star, Joan Pringle was OFF THE CHAIN (was distrubing to say the least)!!! Lou Gossett Jr. plays the role of a boxer turned preacher, with all the fire of an olden-day minister. If you are into blaxploitation or are just curious about the genre, get this movie. You'll be glad you did.

I wonder if some writer in the 70's saw the movie, "The Reincarnation of Peter Proud" and said it wasn't scary enough? The idea of a black...nerdy...law school student having visions of a lady and pimp's murder while he's wide awake must have been very wild in the 70's when all those occult movies were all over the place. JD had only two uses for women....sex and punching bags. When he takes over nerdy Ike, it's time for some changes.....from clothing, talking, all the way down to sex with his lady. Tell him I'll see him on the kill'n floor. He knows where it is.

Saw this as a kid when it was originally released and thought it might not have made it to DVD..am glad that it did. It delivered the same amount of chills as it did when I saw it as a youngster. Glynn Turman remains a very talented actor.

The best thing about this movie is seeing Joan Pringle topless. She was the principal on the "White Shadow" broadcast on CBS. Most impressive.

WHAt A TRIP OUT FILM? GLYNN TURMAN IS OUTSTANDING AS IS LOUIS GOSSETT JR As THE PREACHER.IT's A Very Complex FIlm.A FIlm Like that TOday would Have The MAtrix Shaking.it's Very CHilling for the most part.THE LADIES IN THIS FILM LOOKED SUPER-FINE.A MUST SEE THAT WILL KEEP YOUR ATTENTION.

I had to get this title. The movie is ok and is worth buying. I enjoyed this movie. It's a movie that I grow-up with as a kid. I refers DVD's to the VHS Tape edition.

THis FIlm Will Trip You Out.Imagine somebody having their Idenity placed inside of anothers Body some 30 years later?Glynn TUrman is Very Convincing here.He played Two ROles Very Well.Louis GOssett Jr was Scared upon being faced with his past.it's a Great Friday Night Thriller of a Film.