ShellyM Reviews

America 3000 (1986)

Loved This Movie

[10/10 · 23 June 2018]

I first saw this movie in the late 80's and I loved it. It was different from the usual post-nuke movies of the era, because it was an action comedy/adventure, rather than the dark, dystopian offerings such as Stryker, Endgame, etc etc. It occured to me, that given current world events, it's a juxtaposition of The Handmaid's Tale, when men are subjugated by women and are used as labourer, kept as pets and 'seeders' Note: Lynka, the Tiara's bestie wasn't enjoying the act

The film takes place some 900 years after the 'Great Nuke', and everything was peachy keen for the women until one fateful day, a male child was born, and things went pear shaped from there. I loved the women's empowerment theme in this movie. Their slang was hilarious. I liked the characters too. Korvis and Veena, make a lovely couple, don't you think?

A bloody great movie!

Turkey Shoot (1982)

A Very Black Comedy

[7/10 · 21 May 2017]

I first saw this movie over thirty years ago, and if not for the frightening subject matter would have passed for a very black comedy. The film is set sometime in a dystopian future, where 'deviants', those who oppose the New World Order Government are sent to concentration camps. Camp 47, is such a camp in this movie and is ran by a cold blooded sociopath named Thatcher (who undoubtedly would have been tried for war crimes in other circumstances), and his equally cold blooded guests.

For the first half of Turkey Shoot, our hapless trio of Steve, Lynda and Olivia (who apparently was really miserable during filming) are subjected to all sorts of tribulations, including witnessing two horrific executions, attempted rape and Steve Railsback's character, Paul Anders is placed into a cage where his musculoskeletal system is put under an enormous strain.

This film is violent, it is gory, and yes, some F Bombs are dropped. Not for the faint hearted. Some characters are more sympathetic than others, particularly Rita (Lynda Stoner), Chris (Olivia Hussey and Paul (Steve Railsback) Bill Young's character Griff deserves an honorable mention here as well. Given today's climate, however, Turkey Shoot is a cautionary tale about how the world could end up like this and camps such as Camp 47 could exist.

Blackout (2013 TV Movie)

Frightening Possibility

[8/10 · 24 February 2017]

I first saw this on Youtube when it appeared on my Recommended For You List. I thought it was very engaging and it was shot in a documentary style. Most of the characters I identified with, because they were ordinary everyday people caught up in an impossible situation. In terms of realism, I can't really judge as things quickly deteriorated with people rioting and general anarchy - too quickly. All in all, it was well made

Rats: Night of Terror (1984)

Meh!

[5/10 · 2 July 2016]

This like many Italian post nuclear films of the 1980's is much the same. The characters were bland, but a lot more sympathetic than those in the Final Executioner. They were supposed to be a warrior group, but acted more like wusses - my four pet kitties would take on the rats with more bravery. One, of the character's performance was so hammy, I thought "Are you totally serious?"

Diana "I Want To Die!, as if she was giving an overly theatrical performance, rather than acting with a bit of commonsense. Lady, seriously, come on! The male characters really weren't much braver in terms of their fighting ability. Having said that, I liked Kurt, Taurus and Chocolate

The Final Executioner (1984)

Craptacular

[2/10 · 16 May 2010]

I saw this movie way back in 1985, one of many Italian post apocalyptic movies around that time (think Endgame,2020 Texas Gladiators and 2019 After the Fall of New York) A piece of absolute crap, with unsympathetic characters (excluding Woody Strode and William Mang) The rape scene was too much and the depraved lifestyle of the 'rich' was sickening.

The best part in this film was when William Mang's character took his revenge, and on the plus side, Harrison Muller displays some talent in his portrayal as one of the villains. Can't say the same for the other cast members and for the life of me I can't understand why Woody strode even did this film. Give this turkey a miss!

Thirst (1998 TV Movie)

A fast paced triller about something that is all too possible. About how The Spring Of Life could become the Bringer Of Death

[26 November 1998]

Thirst was a fast paced medical thriller about an all too possible threat to one of earth's most precious resources - water. All the characters are sympathetic, with the notable exception of the Mayor (there are those who would happily force cryptosporidium infected water down his throat) and the subject is handled realistically. The actors, both male and female are convincing in their roles, particularly Adam Arkin who plays Robert Miller.

A movie well worth seeing

Deep Rising (1998)

A Cruise Liner and its passengers (except a few ) are destroyed by mutant undersea monster

[23 September 1998]

I saw the movie Deep Rising earlier this year and I must admit I really enjoyed it. Kevin J. O'Connors character Joey was a breath of fresh air with his wise-cracks. Trevor Goddard, an Aussie actor wasn't as menacing in his previous role of Keefer in Men Of War. The effects were spectacular and and times in the film all the characters seem doomed. Hopefully there will be a sequel because the audience were left in suspense at the end of the film.

I can't wait until it comes out on Video.