Raw Force

Raw Force (1982)

Runtime: 86 minutes

Directed by: Edward D. Murphy

Starring: Geoffrey Binney, Jillian Kessner, John Dresden, Hope Holiday, Cameron Mitchell

From: Ansor International

If you haven't heard of this before... whoo boy what a motion picture:

For years now I've known of this cult movie, but last night was the first time I got to experience this... its cult status is well-deserved. Shudder has the Vinegar Syndrome print of the movie, and that print looks great.

What a damned crazy plot this has: basically, some people (including members of the Burbank Karate Club) go on a cruise that ends up in the Philippines, then they want to go to a place named Warrior's Island, which has monks, but they are atypical... there are also the alt-right... excuse me, Nazis, cannibalism, a probably drunk the entire time Cameron Mitchell, and if you ever want to see a fatter Hitler with a lazy eye and wearing all-white suit, that is the main bad guy. If you think that sounds like the goofiest-looking person in the picture, then you'll be gravely mistaken.

There's a lot more but I don't want to spoil all of the highlights, although there is a lot I can still mention and not reveal everything. Cannibals, zombies, a cathouse and a jade mine all factor into this story. Oh, and there's an Andy Sidaris-level of boobs, butts, and even beaver... meaning “an excessive amount.” Sure, most of the characters are interchangeable, the story slight and some of the acting is straight out of a porno from the era. Who cares though if you love outrageous movies along the lines of Miami Connection or Samurai Cop. And disco producer Walter Murphy did the score. As Edward Murphy was the director... I can put 2 and 2 together.

If only what was teased at the very end actually came to fruition...