Im gonna need your help and opinion to find the best post apocalyptic 80's animation or film, however I would also like your help in identifing all of the post apocalyptic 80's animation or films you can think of that haven't been named already, bad or good, as well as your opinion on said films.
I get the ball rolling with mention of my personal Favorites and some I've seen that were not terrible but not great either.
By the way I would count late 70'sand early 90's
Ones I've seen that I thought were best
The Road Warrior 1981 Escape From New York 1981 Heavy Metal: Den & Tarrna segments 1981 Cyborg 1989 Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome 1985 Thundercats 1985 Starchaser: The Legend of Orin 1985 Waterworld 1995
Ones I've seen, an thought they were not too bad
Steel Dawn 1987 just got done watching it his morning Spacehunter 1983 Solarbabies 1986
Ones I haven't seen but look interesting
A boy and his dog 1975 Fist of the North Star 1986 looks awesome
if you think of any i forgot, I would like to know about them. I know I'm forgeting some myself
Or if you disagree with me on anything, would be interested in discusion.
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
I appreciate the following post apocalyptic films.
Exterminators of the Year 3000 1985 She 1985 2019: After the Fall of New York 1985 Warriors of the Wasteland 1983
I intend to write reviews for all of them as well.
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Posted by Bearcatrock (Member # 9385) on :
While it's just barely 1990 - I consider it an 80's film.
Ultra Warrior!
So watchable... so much stock footage.
See 2:40 on the clip below for pure entertainment joy:
How could anyone subject themselves to that crap?
Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
Alright hearing some new ones I haven't heard of yet, though I have heard of She 1985 have not seen it yet, on Netflix Instant watch however so hope to watch it soon. Big crush on Sandahl Bergman so will defiantly have to check it out.
Lovers With Cassie would like to hear reviews.
Hey Lomax which crap are you refering to, Ultra Warrior?
Here's a question though, would you guys count the Running Man 1987, or Blade Runner 1982 as Post Apocalyptic movies? They do have a lot of run down buildings.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
A movie I grabbed of my shelf over the weekend for a watch could fall into this category and that is the really good Rutger hauer flick - salute of the jugger.
A great film and well worth a watch dutch if you haven't seen it.
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Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Dutch is back...and he's not happy....a new film from The Cannon Group....coming soon to a theatre near you.
Yes, indeed. I checked The Ultra Warrior link. Good god, WTF is up with that?
I don't remember much about The Running Man or Blade Runner but I thought both movies were terrbile but obviously I thought The Running Man was much worse.
I know it is from 79 but I believe The Warriors is supposed to be Post Apocalyptic although it's really not that obvious. Certainly alot of survivors if it was.
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Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The Warriors is a classic gang film but not a post-apocalyptic movie.
The Road Warrior and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome are great films. I need to rewatch those soon.
Heavy Metal is a classic and i also own Starchaser: The Legend of Orin but havenīt watched it yet. Cyborg, Spacehunter, Waterworld and A Boy and His Dog are all good/decent movies.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Oh, i like Salute of the Jugger too!
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
aTomiK, you totally forgot about your own '1990 The Bronx Warriors / Escape From The Bronx' thread. Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Holy cow! Yeah, itīs goooood stuff. 1990: Bronx Warriors/Escape from the Bronx review here Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
And let me add some more, good ol' cheezy P.A. fun :
Check out www.post-apocalypse.co.uk/reviews.html for some very cool reviews and lots of stills and vintage artwork !
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I know that The Warriors does not seem to be Post Apocalyptic but I believe I heard some mention that Walter Hill suggested that it was even though it certainly does not appear to be.
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
I reckon he could do with a few more barrels on his gun in equalizer 2000 just in case he misses.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Never seen Equalizer 2000 but it seems that the dude is legendary Richard Norton (Octagon, Forced Vengeance, City Hunter etc.). If he misses, he still has his karate skills. Ultimate killing machine Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Have you guys not seen the original Mad Max from 79?
I know as an Aussie I should love this film but I think it's garbage. My old man would spin if he heard me say that.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
The original Mad Max is a super classic! Itīs a dystopian action film but not a post-apocalyptic film IMO.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
Yeah, I suppose you are right. It's been a long time since I saw it. It certainly does have that kind of a feel to it though (to a certain extent anyway).
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Yeah, Miller believed that audiences would find his violent story to be more believable if set in a bleak, dystopic future. I found that info from Wikipedia.
Wired to Kill aka Booby Trap also has apocalyptic themes, although itīs a strange disease that killed hundreds of millions of people. I found it pretty lame though. Hereīs the review Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
then thereīs of course Hell Comes to Frogtown which is kinda cool. Gotta love Roddy Piper!
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Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
Got to watch Hell comes to Frogtown, it is a must for me.
Lomax you don't like Mad Max, or the Running Man? Man, I thought everyone liked those films. Granted The Road Warrior was better than the original but, "The Knight Rider, that was his name"
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I love Hell Comes to Frogtown, one of the great movie titles of all time, and about as much trashy fun as you could have in the wee hours. (The title itself is definitely right up there with Drag Me to Hell, The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies, and Don't Torture a Duckling, but not quite as brilliant as Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key.) The USA Network in the States ran it constantly throughout the late 80's and 90's. I'd come home in the wee hours of Saturday or Sunday morning, pour myself a drink, and, sure enough, there it would be like an old friend. Those were the days! Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dutch Gannon: Got to watch Hell comes to Frogtown, it is a must for me.
Lomax you don't like Mad Max, or the Running Man? Man, I thought everyone liked those films. Granted The Road Warrior was better than the original but, "The Knight Rider, that was his name"
I can't stand them. I am not a super critic I just think the movies are terrible.
Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
What about the Road Warrior?
Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash: I love Hell Comes to Frogtown, one of the great movie titles of all time, and about as much trashy fun as you could have in the wee hours. (The title itself is definitely right up there with Drag Me to Hell, The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies, and Don't Torture a Duckling, but not quite as brilliant as Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key.) The USA Network in the States ran it constantly throughout the late 80's and 90's. I'd come home in the wee hours of Saturday or Sunday morning, pour myself a drink, and, sure enough, there it would be like an old friend. Those were the days!
Speaking of great titles for films Somthing Wicked this way come sounded really cool, then I watched it and thought it wasn't bad, but nowhere near as good as I built it up to be in my mind.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Endgame (1983)
Directorial credits go out to Steven Benson, another alias for Italian director Joe D'Amato who shot this one back-to-back with 2020 Texas Gladiators. Among the acting credits is a Moira Chen, who is none other than Black Emanuelle herself : Laura Gemser !
"Two astronauts return to earth ("a few miles off the coast of Los Angeles") to find that it has been destroyed by nuclear war. L.A. has been taken over by Cutter and his gang of outlaw bikers (straight out of the 70s with bell bottoms and everything). Cutter rapes and pillages. Of course, there are also mutants. The astronauts hook-up with the only normal people left: two good-looking women, and two cute little children; a boy and a girl." (IMDb)
Watched The Aftermath (1982) yesterday. A very low-budget film written, directed and produced by Steve Barkett. Barkett also stars in the film with Lynne Margulies, Sid Haigh, Christopher Barkett Jim Danforth and Forrest J. Ackerman.
I watched a movie called Def-Con 4 earlier and they definitely stole the idea for that film from The Aftermath.
The Aftermath is pretty hilarious at times but somehow it feels very honest. The sfx look cheap but you can see few nice "LA in ruins" matte paintings.
The musical score was just like straight from an adventure film and created a strange atmosphere. Not a must see by any means, only for true PA aficionados.
This was called Zombie Aftermath in UK and i have this UK VHS tape Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
Johnny Roarke That poster is wicked cool
Posted by Dutch Gannon (Member # 10167) on :
Zombie Aftermath sounds like one I'll have to check out.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bernie_Lomax: Have you guys not seen the original Mad Max from 79?
I know as an Aussie I should love this film but I think it's garbage.
You know you can get expelled here for saying such things, right ?! Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
quote:Originally posted by Dutch Gannon: What about the Road Warrior?
Good point. I can't even remember it hardly. I will watch it and get back.
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
OK, my mate has it and we are gonna sit down and watch it in about half an hour. And on a school night too. Good God, 31 and still at uni. I put Van Wilder to Shame.
I am looking forward to it but I just dunno if my opinion will be positive. Film is the same as art. You either like it or you don't. It's not supposed to offend anyone if you don't like it. It's just what makes us different. We all appreciate different things, and if we didn't the human race would have been wiped out years ago. I really hope I do like it though.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Apparently a whole bunch of classic post-apocalypse movies has been uploaded on Youtube. Check it out :
Watched Warrior of the Lost World (1983) couple of weeks ago and loved it! Director/writer David Worth said that he was hired, shipped to Italy, and told to begin work on the film.... before he ever had a script. He was reportedly shown a poster for the film and told to make a film that would go with it. 80s filmmaking at itīs best
Robert Ginty sleepwalks and mumbles through the film and talks to his bike. Gotta love it! See the evil Omega organisation with their leader Prossor (Donald Pleasence). Useless Fred Williamson, Scott Coffey as a nerd soldier and Daniel "Warbus" Stephen as a karate fighter. See the Utopia Club and MEGAWEAPON! So much fun, this movie needs an instant blu-ray treatment!
Robert Ginty and his talking bike Einstein Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Hey, at some point, back in '86 or '87, i actually took that one home with me from the video-store. Never seen it since, but i still have a xerox-copy of the sleeve. (i used to do that a lot with rental-tapes back then)
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
What a wise thing to do. Where did you take the copies? Surely you didnīt own a copy machine back then. B/W or in colour?
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
At the postal-office.. seriously !
It was about 50 meters from where i lived (and still live by the way.. although the postal-office is long gone). I knew people were regularly going there to let them make a xerox-copy of their drivers license, a bank-statement or whatever.. so what's the difference i figured. I took out the sleeves of the video's i rented, and i went over there to let them make a copy of it. And i have to say, they were always very helpful (or maybe they just didn't want to disappoint a kid, who knows..). Unfortunately they were all in black & white.. but hey, back then it was the best i could do i guess. I still have dozens of them.. never threw them away. Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Itīs definitely better than nothing. Colour copies must have cost a fortune back in those days.
Posted by Nostalgic for the '80's (Member # 37454) on :
"Hell comes to Frogtown" was a great PA film; very cheesy in many respects - which I'm sure was intentional.
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
I used to come back from the bars on Friday and Saturday nights in the late 80s, and invariably the late, great USA Network show Night Flight was running Hell Comes to Frogtown, surely one of the best movie titles of all time. Since I always saw it at about 2:00 a.m., it was pretty entertaining. I'm not sure how it would play when the sun is out.
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
Wheels Of Fire (1985), Equalizer 2000 (1987), The Sisterhood (1988), and Dune Warriors (1991) will be released on dvd, january 3rd !
Previously released on limited, hard-to-get blu-rays from the Code Red label, the dvd versions, containing the same HD transfers, are distributed through Kino Lorber and will be widely available !
And, as previously mentioned, Kino Lorber will also release Stryker (1983) on the same date !
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