Never quick to miss out on a buck, Troma picked up this ultra-cheap, ultra-grimy exploiter and retitled it (originally it was called AMERICAN NIGHTMARE, which is far more apt). I'm not usually a huge fan of US low budget cinema but this certainly has its moments. Ricky G is PERFECT in the role of the seedy, desperate Vietnam vet struggling through a miserable existence in a miserable city. The middle section of the film suffers badly from slow pacing and lack of material, but things pick up with an apocalyptically unpleasant and nihilistic ending.
Definitely a very strong TAXI DRIVER influence, but there is enough twisting and corruption of an already sleazy idea to keep you interested as a whole, despite boring moments. Better than most and certainly the best Troma release I've ever seen... although I hate Troma with all my heart, so what do I know?
Definitely a very strong TAXI DRIVER influence, but there is enough twisting and corruption of an already sleazy idea to keep you interested as a whole, despite boring moments. Better than most and certainly the best Troma release I've ever seen... although I hate Troma with all my heart, so what do I know?