Dead End Drive-In (1986)

In the near future, drive-in theatres are turned into concentration camps for the undesirable and unemployed. The prisoners don't really care to escape because they are fed and they have a ... See full summary »

Director:

Brian Trenchard-Smith

Writers:

Peter Carey (story), Peter Smalley

Stars:

Ned Manning, Natalie McCurry, Peter Whitford

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ned Manning	...	Crabs
Natalie McCurry	...	Carmen
Peter Whitford	...	Thompson
Wilbur Wilde	...	Hazza
Dave Gibson	...	Dave
Sandie Lillingston	...	Beth
Ollie Hall	...	Frank
Lyn Collingwood	...	Fay
Nikki McWaters	...	Shirl
Melissa Davis	...	Narelle
Margi Di Ferranti	...	Jill
Desirée Smith	...	Tracey (as Desiree Smith)
Murray Fahey	...	Mickey
Jeremy Shadlow	...	Jeff
Brett Climo	...	Don

Storyline

In the near future, drive-in theatres are turned into concentration camps for the undesirable and unemployed. The prisoners don't really care to escape because they are fed and they have a place to live which is, in most cases, probably better than the outside. Crabs and his girlfriend Carmen are put into the camp and all Crabs wants to do is escape.

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Plot Keywords:

drive in | main character dies | killer teen | police officer killed | profanity | 

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Taglines:

There's a party every day, a movie every night, and all the junk food you can eat. What more can a kid want... except to get out.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

August 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dead End

Filming Locations:

Star Drive-in, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

New South Wales Film Corp., Springvale Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Guy Norris:  The stuntman as a Carboy.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Crabs: Beauty!

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Connections

Features Escape 2000 (1982)

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Soundtracks

"Down The Road"
Written by Dave Hogan, Manny Seddon, Nick Gusley, and Mick Barton
Performed by Southern Lightning
Produced by Trevor Courtney and John French

User Reviews

Please replace the speaker on it's stand before leaving............

This one has it all.There's violence,sex,car chases,explosions,cheezy '80s music,a '56 Chevy,and most importantly a drive-in! In a futuristic 1990 the government is keeping the unemployed youth locked up in a drive-in and giving them snack bar food,drugs,beer,and all night movies for free.Where do I sign up? Yes it's a bit silly at times,and the premise is unbelievable,but after all it's a "B" film.You just can't expect perfection in films like these,and I (for one) wouldn't have it any other way.There's nothing like stepping back to a simpler time and place.This fine little independent film from Down Under is just like taking a mini vacation in the way back machine.Pop this one in the DVD break out the popcorn and a cold Fosters and enjoy this blast from the past....8)

8/10 on the Drive-in-Freak-O-Meter...ya just gotta check this out!