Description
Title: Snake Eater (1989)
Genre: Action, Thriller
Plot Synopsis:
Jack “Soldier” Kelly, a former Marine in the elite Snake Eater unit, has traded in his military skills for a career as a streetwise cop. When his parents are murdered and his sister is kidnapped by a gang of ruthless backwoods criminals, Kelly sets out on a one-man mission for revenge. Using his brutal training and unorthodox methods, he infiltrates their territory to rescue his sister and take down those responsible, no matter the cost.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: George Erschbamer
- Writers: Michael Paseornek, John Dunning
- Cast:
- Lorenzo Lamas as Jack “Soldier” Kelly
- Josie Bell as Kid
- Robert Scott as Junior
- Ronnie Hawkins as King
- Cheryl Jeans as Jennifer Kelly
YouTube Trailer:
Snake Eater | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Snake Eater (1989)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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dumbsville – ★★★★
“What a thrill
With darkness and silence through the night
What a thrill
I’m searching and I’ll melt into you
What a fear in my heart
But you’re so supreme.” -
Matt Wallis – ★★★½
“Lorenzo Lamas takes his Marine training to the swamp and brings the Die Hard attitude with him. A wild, violent, and surprisingly fun action flick that feels like an 80s TV show but with extra brutality.” -
Wendell J. – ★★★
“It’s a bit corny and a lot cheesy, but damn if it isn’t entertaining. Lamas does his best ‘tough guy with a soft heart’ routine while fighting hillbilly villains straight out of Deliverance.” -
Jason Shawhan – ★★★½
“If you ever wanted to see a movie where Lorenzo Lamas literally makes a bed of nails boat trap to take down backwoods criminals, Snake Eater is the perfect film for you.” -
Tyler King – ★★★
“Lamas brings the mullet and the muscles, and that’s all you really need. This is peak ‘80s action nonsense, complete with ridiculous stunts and one-liners. Worth a watch for cult action fans.”
Meta Description:
A brutal and action-packed revenge thriller, Snake Eater (1989) follows a former Marine-turned-cop as he takes on a gang of backwoods criminals to rescue his kidnapped sister. Starring Lorenzo Lamas, this cult classic delivers gritty action, creative traps, and a relentless pursuit of justice.
Title: Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1989)
Genre: Action
Plot Synopsis:
Vietnam veteran and ex-Marine Jack “Soldier” Kelly, now a police officer, is enraged after a batch of drugs laced with rat poison leads to multiple deaths in his community. Taking the law into his own hands, he raids a drug den, killing several dealers. Arrested and deemed mentally unstable, Kelly is committed to an asylum. Inside, he befriends a group of eccentric patients, including a computer programmer, a former televangelist, and “Torchy,” a pyromaniac he previously apprehended. Together, they devise plans to combat the drug epidemic plaguing their city.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: George Erschbamer
- Writers: Don Carmody, John Dunning, Michael Paseornek
- Cast:
- Lorenzo Lamas as Jack “Soldier” Kelly
- Michele Scarabelli as Dr. Pierce
- Larry B. Scott as Speedboat
- Kathleen Kinmont as Detective Lisa Forester
- Ron Palillo as Torchy
YouTube Trailer:
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1989)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Ronin1134 – ★★★★
“This franchise just keeps on giving. Not only does Lamas pick up a sidekick by the name of ‘Speed Boat’ played by local nerd Larry B. Scott, but he’s running his operation out of a mental asylum after being committed for killing some dealers and openly admitting it. And that’s not even mentioning the dudes he meets on the inside who help him run the aforementioned operation. Why Jack ‘Soldier’ Kelly isn’t a household name, is honestly beyond me.” -
Kleya the Slaya – ★★★½
“I wonder how much cocaine was involved in the making of this. It was definitely not written while sober. Why is it called The Drug Buster when it’s about doing cool shit in an asylum? Wheelchair jousting looks fun.” -
Krautsalat – ★★★★
“The lost Marx Brothers film.”
Meta Description:
An action-packed sequel, Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1989) follows Jack “Soldier” Kelly, a Vietnam vet-turned-cop who is committed to an asylum after taking vigilante justice into his own hands. Starring Lorenzo Lamas and directed by George Erschbamer, this sequel delivers a mix of action, humor, and asylum-based chaos.
Title: Snake Eater III: His Law (1992)
Genre: Action
Plot Synopsis:
Vietnam veteran Jack “Soldier” Kelly is suspended from the police force after his unconventional methods during a robbery intervention. He is approached by the Mollison family, whose daughter, Vivian, was kidnapped and abused by a biker gang called Hell’s Fury. Teaming up with his friend Cowboy, Soldier embarks on a mission to bring the perpetrators to justice, confronting the gang with relentless determination.
Cast and Crew:
- Director: George Erschbamer
- Writers: John Dunning, W. Glenn Duncan
- Cast:
- Lorenzo Lamas as Jack ‘Soldier’ Kelly
- Minor Mustain as Cowboy
- Tracey Cook as Vicky
- Tracey Hway as Vivian Mollison
- Bam Bam Bigelow as Goose
YouTube Trailer:
Snake Eater III: His Law | Trailer
IMDb Link:
Snake Eater III: His Law (1992)
Reviews from Letterboxd:
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Todd Gaines – ★★★
“I’m not sure how many movies feature Bam Bam Bigelow, family talks about genital herpes, an epic barroom brawl, and payment rendered in garden vegetables. If you guessed Snake Eater III fits this extremely niche description, then congratulations, you’re a winner! This is Renegade, but with a lot of nice nudity. I kept saying to myself as I watched: He was a cop and good at his job. Yeah, this is some flick. Is this really a 3-star movie? Nope. But, in some ways, Snake Eater III is about as entertaining as entertaining gets. Cowboy up, y’all!” -
Rob Hill – ★★★
“In the third and final entry, this series finally understands what it was meant to be. This is easily the funniest of the three and the one most comfortable being a pure exploitation film. Chunks blown out of people with shotguns, grenades tied to motorcycles, but the highlight was a guy who got nailed to the floor with two switchblades through his feet. Honestly, it was my favorite in the trilogy.” -
Keith G – ★★★½
“After using his usual unorthodox style to foil a robbery, Soldier Kelly (Lorenzo Lamas) finds himself suspended from the cops. His take-no-prisoners justice catches the eye of a family whose daughter has returned traumatized after being exploited by a motorcycle gang. Teaming up with a private eye buddy, Cowboy (Minor Mustain), he tracks down the gang, engaging in the usual prolonged padding that this series of films reveled in. The third and—I’ll say it—sadly final Snake Eater film is as hugely entertaining as its predecessors.” -
Curtis – ★★½
“Jack ‘Soldier’ Kelly (Lamas) is back… on suspension, and needs to make ends meet while the city fights off another lawsuit. Enter the Mollisons, who could use a proper loose cannon in their lives. Their daughter, Vivian (Tracy Hway), spent 10 months prisoner of a biker gang and has returned profoundly broken. Her parents would like Kelly to hunt down the men responsible and mete out some justice. So, with his new pal Cowboy (Minor Mustain), Soldier investigates the local biker community with extreme prejudice in search of Vivian’s tormentors.” -
kjdson – ★★★
“Soldier is once again suspended from the police force and is hired by a vengeful family to take out a biker gang. He meets up with a friend who just goes by Cowboy, and the two take out a whole crew of scuzzy bikers—one of whom is played by Bam Bam Bigelow, the only character to die by a trap. This movie moves away from the traps seen in earlier movies and instead features a lot more fight scenes and shootouts. Lamas can really kick some ass, and he’s quite entertaining as a full-on vigilante.”
Meta Description:
An action-packed vigilante thriller, Snake Eater III: His Law (1992) follows Vietnam veteran Jack “Soldier” Kelly as he takes on a ruthless biker gang that terrorized a young woman. Starring Lorenzo Lamas and directed by George Erschbamer, this third and final installment in the Snake Eater series delivers explosive action and brutal justice.
