September 5th, 2016 surprising, when you analyse it, how many successful hollywood names made their final appearances in forgotten horror films. Update microwave massacre 1983 31 horror movies in. The microwave massacre 1983 directed by wayne berwick. The following is an overview of events in 1983 in film. Wayne berwick all that donald jackie vernon, who voiced rankinbass favorite frosty the snowman wants is a decent meal, but his wifes cooking is atrocious, so he shoves her into their brandnew microwave and finds the results delicious.
In my parents video store way back when, i remember seeing the artwork on the oversized original vhs release of the film by midnight video and thinking that the film must be the most disgusting, horrific film ever made. Oct 12, 2016 season 8 episode 8 updated to include info about the bluray release. Why you need to watch tales that witness madness 1973 april 2, 2020. I have a long history with the film microwave massacre 1983. Surprising, when you analyse it, how many successful hollywood names made their final appearances in forgotten horror films. Aug 14, 2016 microwave massacre isnt really intended to be horror so much as a comedy, and for that it kinda works, but it has weak knees that can barely hold itself aloft. May 25 return of the jedi, the final installment in the original star wars trilogy, is released. Butcher md, the plot of microwave massacre is more or less adequately represented on its video cover the microwavetohuman scale is completely accurate, as is the major electric label on top.
Released directly to video after halfadecade without a distributor in 1983 by midnight video the big box company that put out the andy milligan films, not the later mail order company and then again in 1990 by rhino home video, microwave massacre looks so spectacular in its 1080p24 mpeg4 avc 1. Muckler, berwick, and actor loren schein turn up for a 21minute elijah drenner featurette, microwave massacre memoirs, focusing on how they all got together through berwicks producer father, their lack of experience we didnt know anything about filmmaking. Microwave massacre 1983 2disc region free special edition. Coming from 1983, microwave massacre stars late comedian jackie vernon as donald a hardworking builder who is frankly sick of how he is treated by his wife, may. Starring jackie vernon, claire ginsgerg, loren schein, al troupe. Lets take a dive into, decapitations, cannibalism, and microwaves with this schlocky 80s cult classic. Microwave massacre 1983 horror, comedy movie directed by. Fed up of his wifes bad cooking, donald kills her and turns to. Though filmed in 1979, microwave massacre didnt appear until. So, i got this title to see what the hell theyre talking about. Boiled down to its most basic components, microwave massacre lives up to the second part of its name. Rock bottom goes 2k with arrow videos bluraydvd combo restoration of the undeserving microwave massacre. One day, may spends a lot of money on a brand spanking new microwave and a drunken donald flips and kills her. The result is 1983s notorious cult classic, microwave massacre.
Disconnected 1983 full movie by mrretroentertainment. Microwave massacre is definitely written from the male perspective, haha. A film music documentary 2016 film composers talk about their craft. At that time, i was quite honestly still in an idyllic time in my life before the shit would hit the fan, as they say.
Released 1983, microwave massacre stars jackie vernon, loren schein, claire ginsberg the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 16 min, and received a score of. Microwave massacre is better because vernon delivers the goods. As is nearly always true for arrow products, video production is top notch and sound quality far transcends what the film would have had in 1983. Microwave massacre is a 1983 american black comedy horror film directed by wayne berwick and starring jackie vernon in his final feature film role.
Microwave massacre 1983 crazy cult horror film on bluray. As soon as arrow video released the microwave massacre, i was instantly sold on the title alone and couldnt wait to see what delights this bizzarofest had in store. Donald is sick of his wifes food, all she makes him is fine cuisine when all he wants is some. With jackie vernon, loren schein, al troupe, marla simon. Donald vernon is a construction worker with a big problem. Persuaded by an interview with a detective on the news, donald believes the only way to get away with this crime is. Season 8 episode 8 updated to include info about the bluray release. Except rather than the rotting corpse of joan crawford in a bathrobe the hero of the film is construction worker. He lives in what can only be described as a thrift store funhouse, w his wife may, who is the bane of his existence. Microwave massacre 1983 horror, comedy movie directed. Microwave massacre 1983 stars jackie frosty the snowman vernon, as a construction worker named donald. The ascent 1994 blooddolls 1999 jeepers creepers 2001 godzilla vs.
But no, were clearly dealing with cannibalism here. An anachronism in more ways than one, microwave massacre was first produced in 1978 and released in 1983, yet feels like it belongs on a shelf besides late80s sov splatter goofs. Check my other listings, ask for combined shipping. New bluray from arrow films brand new audio commentary with writerproducer craig muckler, moderated by mike. I mention this because microwave massacre, the broad as a barn door 1983 cannibal comedy from director wayne berwick, is the cinematic equivalent of the dad joke. Another star was the popular, blue mouthed american comedian jackie vernon, whos last. Shes a constant storm of squeaking, shrieking, and complaining. Jul 26, 2016 coming from 1983, microwave massacre stars late comedian jackie vernon as donald a hardworking builder who is frankly sick of how he is treated by his wife, may. Its one of those trash films that is low on quality. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of microwave massacre with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Cinematography karen grossman makeup effects robert a. Donald las vegas standup comic and televisions frosty the snowman jackie vernon just wants something simple like a bologna sandwich for lunch. Microwave massacre 1983 the guy who voiced frosty the snowman plays a wifehating cannibal who cant stop making puns while murdering, mutilating and marinating his female victims in one of the most criminally underappreciated horror comedies of alltime.
Microwave massacre not rated 1h 16min comedy, horror 31 august 1983 usa fed up of his wifes bad cooking, donald kills her and turns to cannibalism to satisfy his appetite. Microwave massacre reel life productions 1983 heres a flick thats billed as the worst horror movie of all time. Continue reading tagged 1980s, emmanuelle, english, exploitation, high definition, italy microwave massacre 1983 by rarelust october 2, 2016 9. February 11 the rolling stones concert film lets spend the night together opens in new york city. Several characters appear and disappear with little reason including a guy dressed up like a zulu warrior and an inept doctor who appears to hold the key to the films incredibly abrupt ending. Microwave massacre 1983 stream and watch online moviefone. Update microwave massacre 1983 31 horror movies in 31. Burns original music leif horvath editor steve nielson. Megaguirus 2003, filmed in 2000 as gojira tai megagirasu. Burns, john harmon, norman friedman, alex mann, ed thomas. Construction worker donald comedian jackie vernon, tvs frosty the snowman is either starving or getting heartburn from his pretentiously tacky wife. Microwave massacre moves along with its own internal logic.
Microwave massacre is a big ol microwave burrito of cinema not realy good by any objective standard, but it sure is tasty to eat when you are in the mood for something trashy. A construction worker jackie vernon carries on a vicious murdercannibalism spree after first murdering his wife claire ginsberg. Microwave massacre dual format bluray dvd 5027035015194. Wikipedia defines dad joke as a pejorative term used to describe a corny, unfunny, or predictable joke, typically a pun. Fed up of his wifes bad cooking, donald kills her and turns to cannibalism to satisfy his appetite. Like the previous films, it goes on to become the highestgrossing film of the year.
The independent critic microwave massacre gets arrows. Microwave massacre 1983 a slasher comedy sexploitation film, starring jackie vernon as a cannibal construction worker who roasts his victims dead meat in his microwave oven. Circus of horrors 1960 lake of dracula 1973, filmed in 1971 as noroi no yakata. Arrow doesnt just do thinks in a cheap way they take these films and they make them better. Microwave massacre 1983 nr 08311983 us comedy, horror 1h 16m user score. Persuaded by an interview with a detective on the news, donald believes the only way to get away with this crime is to eat his wifes remains. While it obviously wasnt shotonvideo, it carries that same lets make a movie because we fucking can sort of vibe, where a bunch of buddies got together. Wishmaster 3 beyond the gates of hell 2001 the man from acapulco 1973 one trick pony 1980 echoes of paradise 1987 the kiss 1988 blind justice 1994 oasis of fear 1971 sister street fighter hanging by a thread 1974 up from the depths 1979 young doctors in love 1982 carnal olympics 1983 the boys next door 1985 cocoon 1985.
One day, may spends a lot of money on a brand spanking new microwave and. Donald murders his wife in a fit of drunken rage, and wakes to find her in the microwave. Microwave massacre official trailer aug 31, 1983 12. Microwave massacre isnt really intended to be horror so much as a comedy, and for that it kinda works, but it has weak knees that can barely hold itself aloft.