Format: Amazon Prime Video
Year: 2019
Label: Acclaim Video
This film is a 65 minute post apocalyptic romp obviously influenced by the Italian Mad Max / Escape from New York rip offs such as Escape from the Bronx, Warriors of the Lost World etc. The main difference being that this film was shot on a pocket money budget and it's from the UK.
What this lacks in budget, it makes up for in charm. It's like Shaun of the Dead meets Book of Eli.
Our unlikely hero is an agoraphobic weather station technician, who finds himself trapped in a bunker for 8 years after 99% of the population are wiped out in a nuclear war.
Jack's only friend, the weather station's AI computer, discovers some information that could save the world! It's Jack's job to find what's left of civilisation and deliver this most vital information to those who can help.
The acting is a real mixed bag, but the quirkiness just adds to the charm of this movie. The usual post apocalyptic tropes are included such as cannibals, cyberpunk gangs and zombies, but the world building here is amazing considering the measly budget. There is a Bladerunner style city scene that looks great and some really great desert wasteland scenes.
This movie is not for the average movie goer. If you are expecting a Mad Max style production then you will be sorely disappointed. This one is for trash fans only. That being said, it's only 65 mins so even if you are not usually a trash cinema / grindhouse fan, you might find this a fun way to kill an hour. I thoroughly enjoyed it an can say I am honestly looking forward to a sequel!UK Films Rating: 7/10
Release Rating: 7/10
Did James like it? Yes
