Combat Shock
(Buddy Giovinazzo; 1986)
(Troma)
-Overview-
After being captured and tortured in Vietnam, a depressed ex-soldier finds himself back in America and down on his luck. Unable to find a job and living in a slum apartment with a wife, mutant play-doh baby and another on the way, he wanders the streets looking for a solution to his predicament.
Absolutely brilliant film. Bleak and depressing, with plenty of graphic imagery, with one of the best endings ever committed to film. Almost as good as one of Buttgereit’s endings. A must own. Viddy it with the whole family.
-Sound-
Dolby Digital 2.0
-Picture-
Full screen 1.33:1. The picture is fine, considering the budget limitations of the Director.
-Special Features-
- Commentary by director Buddy Giovinazzo & Jörg Buttgereit
- Theatrical trailer(s)
- Interview with Director Buddy Giovinazzo
- Introduction by Combat Chef & Napalm Baby
- Troma Intelligence Test 2
- Tour of Troma Studios
- Weblinks
-Packaging-
Standard DVD keep case.
Sound: 2.5
Picture: 2
Packaging: 2.5
(Rating scale is out of 5, with 1 being the worst and 5 the best)