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The wife of hard-nosed cop Jack Deth (Tim Thomerson) was killed by 'trancers' - zombies under the control of a villain called Martin Whistler. Whistler is also trying to control the council which runs Angel City (formerly Los Angeles) by going back in time to 1985 and killing off their ancestors. Jack goes back too, to destroy Whistler.
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Fifty-cent Sci-Fi with a nod to The Terminator and Blade Runner; features a criminally underused Tim Thomerson and an early outing for Helen Hunt. Despite the budget director Band makes the most of his two `stars' and the plot, involving time travel, murderous zombie henchman and a washed up alcoholic baseball star, provides ample entertainment to keep even the most po-faced critic happy - its funny too! The set design is also sufficiently retro to more than satisfy fans of fifties Sci-Fi classics. One of those gems you'll return to time and again!
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By Alex
Format:DVD
His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in shoulder pads.
Apart from the frightning assumption that there will be an eighties revival in the 23rd century this is a jolly fun outing for Thomerson and Hunt.
Both look good and despite the low budget give convincing performances. Good fun is had by all without losing any of the integrity or drama.
A worthy film that perhaps does not get the recognition it deserves.
Apart from the frightning assumption that there will be an eighties revival in the 23rd century this is a jolly fun outing for Thomerson and Hunt.
Both look good and despite the low budget give convincing performances. Good fun is had by all without losing any of the integrity or drama.
A worthy film that perhaps does not get the recognition it deserves.
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Charles Band's low-budget gem creaks into the 21st century. It's a budget title for a reason, as the DVD transfer looks like its been taken from a well-used rental video copy and, despite being a "proper" movie, is presented here only in 4:3 full screen format. Technological disappoinments aside, Trancers is still an enjoyable, cheap and cheerful B-movie, featuring a time-travelling Tim Thomerson and a pre-fame Helen Hunt dressed in a Santa outfit. It's daft and dated and looks like it was made for about sixpence, but it's extremely likeable and, for some reason, just works. It also spawned 4 sequels, each one worse than the last.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Cult movie doesn't get the release it deserves
The UK release by Prism, like the US release, features a poor quality print, very rough picture with washed out colours. It actually looked better on VHS. Read more
Published 6 months ago by BMovieFan
4.0 out of 5 stars
"..COOL 80'S SCI-FI.."
This is yet another cult classic film by full moon pictures and Charles Band the people who brought us puppet master and dolman etc, a cheesy sci-fi film with a cool cast a fun... Read more
Published 13 months ago by S. Drury
5.0 out of 5 stars
What kind of name is Jack Deth?
This is one of the best films of the eighties. It transcends its low budget with great writing, great characters and an abundance of imagination. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2010 by tallmanbaby
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dry hair's for squids
Any real fan of low-budget sci-fi and horror has to have a soft spot in his heart for Charles Band, the crown prince of B-movies who is perhaps best known for the Puppet Master... Read more
Published on 21 Oct 2010 by Daniel Jolley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great little '80's sci-fi 'cult' flick!
Forget the transfer - it's terrible. Forget the acting - it's corny as all hell. Forget the extras - there aren't any.
So what makes this such a great little movie? Read more
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Published on 21 July 2010 by Brubaker
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