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Solid bluray from Greek Schlockmeister, Niko Mastorakis. All Star Cast!
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
Nico Mastorakis is certainly not a household name, but the Greek director of films such as Hired to Kill and The Zero Boys has had a pretty good run on Blu-ray. Niche labels like Shout!Factory and Arrow Video have picked up and released several of his films. (DO NOT BUY ISLAND OF DEATH) I have a passing interest of his work but it definitely is directed towards a fun loving crowd. His films are campy and may not be loved by everyone who watches them. They have a certain charm to them that will shine through to some viewers.Passing through a small town in Utah in an RV, lawyer Ken Griffith (Wings Hauser) and his wife go to a small diner. They meet drifter Randy (Bo Hopkins.) Unbeknownst to them, a secretive government agency is performing an experiment on the small town. They have sealed off the town and released a toxin into the aqueduct that causes the town people who drink the water to become enraged lunatics. The experiment is being led by a mysterious albino (Brion James.) At the diner, Randy and Ken witness a local man go crazy and become violent. Sheriff Hanks (George Kennedy) and his daughter Julia (Kimberly Ross, The Last Starfighter, Pumpkinhead) arrive on the scene and try to calm the man down. When the enraged citizen kills a policeman (that also happens to be his son,) the Sheriff has no choice but to shoot him. The man bleeds green blood. It is not long before other citizens, and Ken’s wife, The fetching B-movie babe, Kimberly Beck (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Zuma Beach, Massacre at Central High, Killing Zoe and...Independence Day) begin to show effects from drinking the water. Ken, Julia, Hanks, and Randy team up together to find those responsible and save their town as the citizens erupt into madness and violence. At the same time, the secret agency begins to clean up any evidence.Nightmare at Noon starts off promising, but there are some real pacing issues (a given in Niko's work). A lot of the pacing issues in the latter half of the film are caused by all the shots of horseback riding. The audience will understand that the film tries to turn itself into a Western, but the filmmakers could have achieved this without all the nonsensical editing. Honestly, I feel like there is a fun film in here but the editing of the movie distracts from the dialogue and occasionally from the action. The action in the film is not as tight as the The Zero Boys. It is closer to the action seen in Hired to Kill, but the editing is not nearly as fluid.That said, there is still a lot to enjoy here. The central performances are a lot of fun. My favorite in the film is a ham fisted performance by George Kennedy. He is missed. It does not rival the amazingly bizarre performance by Oliver Reed in Hired to Kill, but there is a scene involving fire that stands as my favorite scene in the film. I enjoyed getting to watch Wings Hauser act, but his performance here is somewhat restrained - a wiser director would have yelled "give me more Vice Squad!" Bo Hopkins is always fun to watch- his physique laughably doesn’t lend itself to 80s action star status. Brion James (also missed) looks insane in this film as “the Albino.” He elevates the film by his sheer presence.The film’s overall plot is a fun mashup of Romero's The Crazies and Westerns. The dialogue is full of ostensibly "funny" one liners - lending even more 80s cheese to the proceedings. The film features a cheesy score by Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. Zimmer scored Badlands (reused in QT's True Romance - he's now considered the greatest living film composer). The film’s cinematography by Cliff Raike benefits from his years as a camera assistant on films like Magnum Force and The Yakuza. There are some really impressive aerial shots in the final third of the film.Video:Presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio with an MPEG-4 AVC Encoded image, the 1080p presentation looks nice. The transfer of the film was done in 2K from the original 35mm print, so fine detail is solid. Because the majority of the film is shot in daylight (and in Utah), the disc features fine detail and shows off the Western locations. The most striking shots are in the aerial helicopter sequences in the finale of the film. Fans should be really happy with the results here.Audio:Similar to the video, the audio presentation on Nightmare at Noon is capably done. The DTS-HD MA 2.0 stereo track sounds pretty great thanks to the campy soundtrack courtesy of composers Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. The film does not have much in terms of depth, but the audio presentation is pretty clear. The action sequences have explosions and gunshots, but they are mainly of the "canned" type. Fans should be happy to see the original sound design arrive intact.Extras: The Making of Nightmare at Noon – An archival making of feature that was originally on the Omega DVD release. There are some really nice interviews with both George Kennedy and Brion James conducted by Mastorakis. Photo Gallery Theatrical TrailerNightmare at Noon starts off strong but is hampered by some pacing issues and poor editorial choices. Fans of Nico Mastorakis (who's not especially talented; say what you will about Ed Wood, but at least Wood had the soul of an artist) will find themselves pleased but they will probably not rank this as one of their favorite films by the Greek director. That said- Brion James, Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, Kimberly Beck, Kimberly Ross (who died way to soon) and George Kennedy are all fun to watch in B-movie mode. The archival documentary by Nico Mastorakis about making the film is enjoyable and full of interviews, but it would have been nice to have some brand new features for this release. For fans, it's a pleasing release.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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Passing through a small town in Utah in an RV, lawyer Ken Griffith (Wings Hauser) and his wife go to a small diner. They meet drifter Randy (Bo Hopkins.) Unbeknownst to them, a secretive government agency is performing an experiment on the small town. They have sealed off the town and released a toxin into the aqueduct that causes the town people who drink the water to become enraged lunatics. The experiment is being led by a mysterious albino (Brion James.) At the diner, Randy and Ken witness a local man go crazy and become violent. Sheriff Hanks (George Kennedy) and his daughter Julia (Kimberly Ross, The Last Starfighter, Pumpkinhead) arrive on the scene and try to calm the man down. When the enraged citizen kills a policeman (that also happens to be his son,) the Sheriff has no choice but to shoot him. The man bleeds green blood. It is not long before other citizens, and Ken’s wife, The fetching B-movie babe, Kimberly Beck (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Zuma Beach, Massacre at Central High, Killing Zoe and...Independence Day) begin to show effects from drinking the water. Ken, Julia, Hanks, and Randy team up together to find those responsible and save their town as the citizens erupt into madness and violence. At the same time, the secret agency begins to clean up any evidence.
Nightmare at Noon starts off promising, but there are some real pacing issues (a given in Niko's work). A lot of the pacing issues in the latter half of the film are caused by all the shots of horseback riding. The audience will understand that the film tries to turn itself into a Western, but the filmmakers could have achieved this without all the nonsensical editing. Honestly, I feel like there is a fun film in here but the editing of the movie distracts from the dialogue and occasionally from the action. The action in the film is not as tight as the The Zero Boys. It is closer to the action seen in Hired to Kill, but the editing is not nearly as fluid.
That said, there is still a lot to enjoy here. The central performances are a lot of fun. My favorite in the film is a ham fisted performance by George Kennedy. He is missed. It does not rival the amazingly bizarre performance by Oliver Reed in Hired to Kill, but there is a scene involving fire that stands as my favorite scene in the film. I enjoyed getting to watch Wings Hauser act, but his performance here is somewhat restrained - a wiser director would have yelled "give me more Vice Squad!" Bo Hopkins is always fun to watch- his physique laughably doesn’t lend itself to 80s action star status. Brion James (also missed) looks insane in this film as “the Albino.” He elevates the film by his sheer presence.
The film’s overall plot is a fun mashup of Romero's The Crazies and Westerns. The dialogue is full of ostensibly "funny" one liners - lending even more 80s cheese to the proceedings. The film features a cheesy score by Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. Zimmer scored Badlands (reused in QT's True Romance - he's now considered the greatest living film composer). The film’s cinematography by Cliff Raike benefits from his years as a camera assistant on films like Magnum Force and The Yakuza. There are some really impressive aerial shots in the final third of the film.
Video:
Presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio with an MPEG-4 AVC Encoded image, the 1080p presentation looks nice. The transfer of the film was done in 2K from the original 35mm print, so fine detail is solid. Because the majority of the film is shot in daylight (and in Utah), the disc features fine detail and shows off the Western locations. The most striking shots are in the aerial helicopter sequences in the finale of the film. Fans should be really happy with the results here.
Audio:
Similar to the video, the audio presentation on Nightmare at Noon is capably done. The DTS-HD MA 2.0 stereo track sounds pretty great thanks to the campy soundtrack courtesy of composers Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. The film does not have much in terms of depth, but the audio presentation is pretty clear. The action sequences have explosions and gunshots, but they are mainly of the "canned" type. Fans should be happy to see the original sound design arrive intact.
Extras:
The Making of Nightmare at Noon – An archival making of feature that was originally on the Omega DVD release. There are some really nice interviews with both George Kennedy and Brion James conducted by Mastorakis. Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer
Nightmare at Noon starts off strong but is hampered by some pacing issues and poor editorial choices. Fans of Nico Mastorakis (who's not especially talented; say what you will about Ed Wood, but at least Wood had the soul of an artist) will find themselves pleased but they will probably not rank this as one of their favorite films by the Greek director. That said- Brion James, Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, Kimberly Beck, Kimberly Ross (who died way to soon) and George Kennedy are all fun to watch in B-movie mode. The archival documentary by Nico Mastorakis about making the film is enjoyable and full of interviews, but it would have been nice to have some brand new features for this release. For fans, it's a pleasing release.
Solid bluray from Greek Schlockmeister, Niko Mastorakis. All Star Cast!
By Allen Garfield's #1 fan. on April 21, 2020
Nico Mastorakis is certainly not a household name, but the Greek director of films such as Hired to Kill and The Zero Boys has had a pretty good run on Blu-ray. Niche labels like Shout!Factory and Arrow Video have picked up and released several of his films. (DO NOT BUY ISLAND OF DEATH) I have a passing interest of his work but it definitely is directed towards a fun loving crowd. His films are campy and may not be loved by everyone who watches them. They have a certain charm to them that will shine through to some viewers.By Allen Garfield's #1 fan. on April 21, 2020
Passing through a small town in Utah in an RV, lawyer Ken Griffith (Wings Hauser) and his wife go to a small diner. They meet drifter Randy (Bo Hopkins.) Unbeknownst to them, a secretive government agency is performing an experiment on the small town. They have sealed off the town and released a toxin into the aqueduct that causes the town people who drink the water to become enraged lunatics. The experiment is being led by a mysterious albino (Brion James.) At the diner, Randy and Ken witness a local man go crazy and become violent. Sheriff Hanks (George Kennedy) and his daughter Julia (Kimberly Ross, The Last Starfighter, Pumpkinhead) arrive on the scene and try to calm the man down. When the enraged citizen kills a policeman (that also happens to be his son,) the Sheriff has no choice but to shoot him. The man bleeds green blood. It is not long before other citizens, and Ken’s wife, The fetching B-movie babe, Kimberly Beck (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Zuma Beach, Massacre at Central High, Killing Zoe and...Independence Day) begin to show effects from drinking the water. Ken, Julia, Hanks, and Randy team up together to find those responsible and save their town as the citizens erupt into madness and violence. At the same time, the secret agency begins to clean up any evidence.
Nightmare at Noon starts off promising, but there are some real pacing issues (a given in Niko's work). A lot of the pacing issues in the latter half of the film are caused by all the shots of horseback riding. The audience will understand that the film tries to turn itself into a Western, but the filmmakers could have achieved this without all the nonsensical editing. Honestly, I feel like there is a fun film in here but the editing of the movie distracts from the dialogue and occasionally from the action. The action in the film is not as tight as the The Zero Boys. It is closer to the action seen in Hired to Kill, but the editing is not nearly as fluid.
That said, there is still a lot to enjoy here. The central performances are a lot of fun. My favorite in the film is a ham fisted performance by George Kennedy. He is missed. It does not rival the amazingly bizarre performance by Oliver Reed in Hired to Kill, but there is a scene involving fire that stands as my favorite scene in the film. I enjoyed getting to watch Wings Hauser act, but his performance here is somewhat restrained - a wiser director would have yelled "give me more Vice Squad!" Bo Hopkins is always fun to watch- his physique laughably doesn’t lend itself to 80s action star status. Brion James (also missed) looks insane in this film as “the Albino.” He elevates the film by his sheer presence.
The film’s overall plot is a fun mashup of Romero's The Crazies and Westerns. The dialogue is full of ostensibly "funny" one liners - lending even more 80s cheese to the proceedings. The film features a cheesy score by Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. Zimmer scored Badlands (reused in QT's True Romance - he's now considered the greatest living film composer). The film’s cinematography by Cliff Raike benefits from his years as a camera assistant on films like Magnum Force and The Yakuza. There are some really impressive aerial shots in the final third of the film.
Video:
Presented in 1.85:1 aspect ratio with an MPEG-4 AVC Encoded image, the 1080p presentation looks nice. The transfer of the film was done in 2K from the original 35mm print, so fine detail is solid. Because the majority of the film is shot in daylight (and in Utah), the disc features fine detail and shows off the Western locations. The most striking shots are in the aerial helicopter sequences in the finale of the film. Fans should be really happy with the results here.
Audio:
Similar to the video, the audio presentation on Nightmare at Noon is capably done. The DTS-HD MA 2.0 stereo track sounds pretty great thanks to the campy soundtrack courtesy of composers Hans Zimmer and Stanley Myers. The film does not have much in terms of depth, but the audio presentation is pretty clear. The action sequences have explosions and gunshots, but they are mainly of the "canned" type. Fans should be happy to see the original sound design arrive intact.
Extras:
The Making of Nightmare at Noon – An archival making of feature that was originally on the Omega DVD release. There are some really nice interviews with both George Kennedy and Brion James conducted by Mastorakis. Photo Gallery Theatrical Trailer
Nightmare at Noon starts off strong but is hampered by some pacing issues and poor editorial choices. Fans of Nico Mastorakis (who's not especially talented; say what you will about Ed Wood, but at least Wood had the soul of an artist) will find themselves pleased but they will probably not rank this as one of their favorite films by the Greek director. That said- Brion James, Wings Hauser, Bo Hopkins, Kimberly Beck, Kimberly Ross (who died way to soon) and George Kennedy are all fun to watch in B-movie mode. The archival documentary by Nico Mastorakis about making the film is enjoyable and full of interviews, but it would have been nice to have some brand new features for this release. For fans, it's a pleasing release.
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