Description
Title: Junior (1985)
Alternate Titles: A Cut Above, Hot Water
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Plot Synopsis: After their release from prison, K.C. and Jo, two former female convicts, seek a fresh start by establishing a marina on a lake in rural Texas. Their plans are disrupted by hostile locals who resent outsiders, particularly a disturbed redneck named Junior. Encouraged by his equally unhinged mother, Junior embarks on a campaign of terror against the women, leading to escalating confrontations and a fight for survival.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Jim Hanley
- Writers: Don Carmody, John Maxwell
- Cast:
- Suzanne DeLaurentiis as K.C.
- Linda Singer as Jo
- Jeremy Ratchford as Junior
- Michael McKeever as Bud
- Ken Roberts as Sheriff
IMDb Link: Junior (1985)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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VIVE_le_FILTH – ★★★☆☆ “Just’a good ol’ boys never meanin’ no harm. … well apart from this time!”
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Sofa Sinema – ★★★★☆ “The uncut version is wonderfully irresponsible, wildly unpredictable, and gloriously eighties.”
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Dennis Vehlen – ★★★★☆ “An unpredictable video store gem somewhere between 80s comedy and sick backwoods horror that’s overdue to get rediscovered.”
Meta Description: “Junior” (1985) is a horror-thriller directed by Jim Hanley. The film follows K.C. and Jo, two ex-convicts aiming to start anew by building a marina in rural Texas, only to face violent opposition from a deranged local named Junior and his mother.
Title: Jungle Warriors (1984)
Alternate Title: Euer Weg führt durch die Hölle
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Plot Synopsis: A group of American fashion models travels to a South American country for a photo shoot. Their plane is shot down over the jungle by a drug lord’s private army, led by Cesar Santiago. Captured and imprisoned, the models endure various ordeals. Simultaneously, Mafia representatives arrive to negotiate a drug deal with Santiago. The models seize an opportunity to fight back, leading to a violent confrontation. The film explores themes of survival, resilience, and the clash between innocence and corruption.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: Ernst Ritter von Theumer
- Writers: Ernst Ritter von Theumer, Robert Collector
- Cast:
- Nina van Pallandt as Joanna Quinn
- Paul L. Smith as Cesar Santiago
- John Vernon as Vito Mastranga
- Alex Cord as Nick Spilotro
IMDb Link: Jungle Warriors (1984)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Lou (rhymes with wow!) – ★★★☆☆ “Sure, I get it; watching a bunch of supermodels take down their abusive captors is super satisfying. I love revenge movies and I will never grow tired of them.”
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Mark Tinta – ★★☆☆☆ “A group of fashion models get caught in the middle of a war between a Mexican drug lord and some scheming Mafiosi during a south of the border shoot in this trashy ’80s video store fixture.”
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Paul D – ★★★☆☆ “While the Italians were obsessed with re-enacting the Vietnam War or warning us of the dangers of getting eaten by cannibals, the Germans decided to get in on the action too.”
Meta Description: “Jungle Warriors” (1984), directed by Ernst Ritter von Theumer, is an action-adventure drama that follows a group of American fashion models who, after being shot down over a South American jungle, are captured by a drug lord’s army. Facing harrowing challenges, they fight for survival against their captors.
