: The party is hosted by Miss Maybell ( Esther Rolle ) in honor of her niece Earnestine's 20th birthday.
: The imps' plans are thwarted by the "infectious generosity of spirit" and resilience of the party guests . In a romantic twist, Trinity begins to fall in love with Earnestine, leading to an internal struggle over whether to remain evil or embrace his burgeoning humanity. Don't Play Us Cheap
The story follows two apprentice imps— and Trinity —who are sent by Satan from Hell to a Saturday night house party in Harlem. Their mission is a "graduation assignment": they must successfully break up the party to prove their diabolical worth. : The party is hosted by Miss Maybell
Melvin Van Peebles: 10 Essential Movies in Honor of ... - Variety The story follows two apprentice imps— and Trinity
: The imps take human form and attempt to wreak havoc through rumors, jealousy, and "meanness".