Wounded Vietnam war veteran Stryker (a fine early lead performance by Bruce Campbell) and several of his combat buddies decide to take a stand against a crazy Mansonesque hippie cult leader (a delightfully manic portrayal by Sam Raimi) and his equally unhinged followers who have been terrorizing the area.
Writer/director Josh Becker relates the absorbing and enjoyable story at a constant pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, and stages the exciting action with considerable go-for-it aplomb as well as delivers a handy helping of bloody violence. Moreover, the cinematography boasts some stylish lighting and impressive use of a wildly careening camera. Keep 'em peeled for Ted Raimi as a victim of the cult who gets shot in the back while trying to run away. Granted, some of the acting is pretty rough, but overall this rates as a really fun little flick just the same.
Writer/director Josh Becker relates the absorbing and enjoyable story at a constant pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, and stages the exciting action with considerable go-for-it aplomb as well as delivers a handy helping of bloody violence. Moreover, the cinematography boasts some stylish lighting and impressive use of a wildly careening camera. Keep 'em peeled for Ted Raimi as a victim of the cult who gets shot in the back while trying to run away. Granted, some of the acting is pretty rough, but overall this rates as a really fun little flick just the same.
