Stryker's War (1985)

Director:

Josh Becker

Writers:

Josh Becker (screenplay)
Josh Becker (story)

Genre:

Action | Thriller | Adventure | War | Horror

Tagline:

...When Violence Demands Revenge.

Plot:

Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he...

Plot Keywords:

Vietnam | Cult | Gun | Outhouse | Psychopath

Cast

Robert Rickman	...	Sgt. Walker J. Jackson
John Manfredi	...	2nd Lt. David Miller
Timothy Patrick Quill	...	LCpl. Tim Tyler
Sam Raimi	...	Cult Leader
Cheryl Hausen	...	Sally
Perry Mallette	...	Otis
Dandy	...	Whisky
Rick Hudson	...	Kennel owner
Pam Lewis	...	Mom
Jim Griffen	...	Dad
Theo Kruszewski	...	Kid
Connie Craig	...	Bald cult girl
Ivitch Fraser	...	Young cult girl
Terry-Lynn Brumfield	...	Sleazy cult girl
Ted Raimi	...	Chain Man

Also Known As:

Blood Bath (USA) (original script title)
Bloodbath (USA) (working title)
Sergeant Stryker's War (USA) (pre-release title)
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (USA) (video title)

Runtime:

84 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Not Rated | West Germany:18

Filming Locations:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Company:

Action Pictures

Trivia:

The movie was mostly shot in the garage and on the lawn of the house where director Josh Becker's long-time friend Bruce Campbell grew up.

Quotes:

Cult Leader: Don't you ever touch the sacrificial fluids... okey dokey?

Movie Connections:

Featured in Stephen King's World of Horror (1986) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Fly Little Bird Fly

"Don't touch the sacrificial fluids... okay dokey?"

This film has Sam Raimi as a Charles Manson-like figure with a big gang taking on a Vietnam veteran and his gang in Bruce Campbell's backyard. Tons of blood, death, and some nice gore happens. What more do you need to know? I really have nothing else to say that could make you see this. You've already made up your mind. This film is filled with tons of hilarious segments, including some army men doing kung-fu. The last 30 minutes or so of this film is just violent scene after violent scene, and here's the thing: it never gets old. I've seen so many films where the action gets pretty old after a while. After 500 explosions or so, I usually get tired. In fact, war films are probably the most notorious for this, featuring way too many deaths and action scenes and not enough compelling moments. But this film is actually entertaining in so many ways that I can't not recommend it. It's another film you'll want all your friends to watch. Just a straight-up good time.

Even though it's listed on IMDb as "Stryker's War", my copy is indeed known as "...Thou Shalt Not Kill, EXCEPT" which is probably the best movie title in history. Get this today. Also, check out "Intruder" which also has Sam and Ted and Bruce. Man, they used to all be doing such interesting, awesome things. Now... Spider-Man? Come on.