Dead End Drive-In is another flick in a long line of random horror films from the 80s that I haven't seen. IT seems there is a good amount out there waiting to be experienced and Arrow Video is bringing them out on Blu-ray for just that purpose alone. Directed by Brian XXX (Night of the Demons 2), Dead End Drive-In came out in XXX and is known as an Ozploitation flick, much in the same line as Mad Max. It delivers a message on the downfall society and the feuding between the haves and the Have-nots. However, the message becomes muddled during the XXX runtime, as events plod along at a slow pace, not providing enough oomph to keep most viewers invested for the long haul. Nevertheless, it isn't all bad, as Dead End Drive-In has a memorable appearance
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The inherent grain with the film is kept intact and the grittiness of the punk rock future is a beaut. The audio is also pumping out that amazing soundtrack with no issues.
The Special Features aren't exactly what I call very informative when it comes to the film itself. There are a couple neat special features that involve Director XXX early work. You have an interesting documentary from the 70s on the work of stuntmen in the industry. You also have a short PSA directed by XXX on the dangers of smoking in a hospital. The only true Dead End Drive-In centric feature is the Director commentary, which goes into great detail with the making of the movie. Rounding out the features is a trailer for Dead End Drive-In.
Special Features
Verdict
Dead End Drive-In ended up being a flick that I enjoyed, but still came away disappointed with. There was a lot of meat on the flicks story was went unused and that's a damn shame. Nonetheless, the soundtrack was pumping ahd looks were wonderful. The Blu-ray from Arrow Video lacks proper features in relation to the movie, but what was included ended up being enjoyable nevertheless. I would pick the flick up on sale for
The inherent grain with the film is kept intact and the grittiness of the punk rock future is a beaut. The audio is also pumping out that amazing soundtrack with no issues.
The Special Features aren't exactly what I call very informative when it comes to the film itself. There are a couple neat special features that involve Director XXX early work. You have an interesting documentary from the 70s on the work of stuntmen in the industry. You also have a short PSA directed by XXX on the dangers of smoking in a hospital. The only true Dead End Drive-In centric feature is the Director commentary, which goes into great detail with the making of the movie. Rounding out the features is a trailer for Dead End Drive-In.
Special Features
Verdict
Dead End Drive-In ended up being a flick that I enjoyed, but still came away disappointed with. There was a lot of meat on the flicks story was went unused and that's a damn shame. Nonetheless, the soundtrack was pumping ahd looks were wonderful. The Blu-ray from Arrow Video lacks proper features in relation to the movie, but what was included ended up being enjoyable nevertheless. I would pick the flick up on sale for