Given the fact that this was done in 1976 on a slim budget and really was John Carpenters' first film{let's face it Dark Star was intended as a student film}then this is really a great film and would propel Carpenter to greater things.By todays' standards it might seem a little flat in some areas but the payout on the suspense and action of the film is well worth it.One thing that needs to be noted is the excellent pounding musical score which just adds to the overall make-up of the picture and keeps things interesting{so watch the bass level on your system}.The dvd is excellent and even the widescreen vhs comes through great,like it was recorded straight from a laserdisc version.
Review of Assault on Precinct 13
