Couldn't agree with you more my friend! It is criminal how crap movies can get a triple disc edition with every extra under the sun, when a classic such as this is overlooked. I want to know who I can write to get this released, any ideas?
This movie riminds me of Near Dark, The Terminator and The Hitcher. I just love the fact that it is almost all set in a car but does not feel claustrophobic or anything. Roy Schieder and Adam Baldwin are superb, especially Baldwin, who comes across like the Terminator crossed with Bill Paxton from Near Dark. But Harley Cross steals the show, he plays Travis so perfect.
I would give this film 9/10 because it should have had more action between Baldwin and Schieder at the end, minor quibble..
****"Some folks call it a sling blade I call it a kaiser blade hmm hmm!"****
i'm hangin out for the dvd release. i'll definitely get a copy.
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i totally agree this needs a dvd release!!
i think i'm a banana tree!!! oh dear
I likewise concur. This unjustly forgotten B-movie suspense thriller is eminently worthy of a DVD release. Roy Scheider and Adam Baldwin are excellent in it as a pair of radically contrasting hitmen. Ditto the remarkable Harley Cross as the shrewd little boy they abduct. It's a very potent and gripping film which really packs a strong, lingering punch.
"Warren Oates died for our sins"
Have ordered it on VHS just a few moments ago, can't wait to see it again.. Hope they release it on DVD, it is a shame.
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Absolutely, this was a classic. It was shown for a while on network television on sundays but slowly dissapeared. Definetly a great movie. Where's the DVD!!!!!!
shareYes, this great movie realy deserves a DVD release.
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God! really? what a great news! But I coudn't found any info on Tartanvideo.com so far. How did you get that!Men!
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corbenculture - First of all,Thanks a lot! I've just have read the interview!
was talkindg about not only about cohen and tate and that was really blew my mind!
now I'm readng his reviews that you have kindly told me. Thanks again!
thats really good news!!
I have been waiting for years for the dvd, so lets pray it WILL be out soon.
I also agree. I would love to see this film out on DVD. It's one of many Roy Scheider films that still need to be put out on DVD. Still of the Night, The Fourth War, Night Game, Last Embrace to name a few others.
shareI haven't seen this movie in over 15 years but I really hope it comes out to DVD soon. It's a shame that it wasn't released on DVD sooner so that more people could have seen another good role that Roy brought to the screen before he passed on.
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Thanks for constantly plugging this one Woody. After your original recommendation a while back, I've been on the look out for it and just found a copy over the weekend. Count me in as a newly added fan to this over-looked gem.
"Did you get that thing I sent you?"
just watched it last night and was pleasantly surprised by this rough and terribly lean thriller by Eric Red. a dvd release would be great!
"Did you get that thing I sent you?"
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I'm another fan of this tight and tense thriller. Victor Kemper's cinematography is beautiful (he was the DP on Dog Day Afternoon) and oh how much more beautiful it would certainly look on DVD. I have an old VHS, but I'd buy a DVD today if only it was available, someone get to work on doing this film justice.... Please.
shareHaven't seen this since it's original VHS release...
And it still stands out as an awesome flick.
It's criminal that this isn't out on dvd.
I'd buy it in a second.
Maybe all that's needed is someone to do a remake to stir interest in the original? Wouldn't it be cool if Baldwin came back, only as Cohen this time?
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great film
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