Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns, he tries to live a quiet life in his cabin and go back out with his girlfriend, Sally.
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Directed by
| Josh Becker | ||
Written by
| Josh Becker | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Scott Spiegel | ... | (screenplay) |
| Josh Becker | ... | (story) & |
| Bruce Campbell | ... | (story) and |
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Arnold Becker | ... | executive producer |
| Pam Becker | ... | associate producer |
| Shirley Becker | ... | executive producer / producer |
| Scott Spiegel | ... | producer |
Music by
| Joseph LoDuca | ||
Cinematography by
| Josh Becker | ||
Editing by
| Josh Becker | ||
Editorial Department
| Paul Harris | ... | first assistant editor |
| Brian Papworth | ... | assistant editor |
| Bruce Schermer | ... | assistant editor |
| David Block | ... | colorist (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Jolie Jackunas | ||
| Brian Lawrence | ||
Art Direction by
| Scott Spiegel | ||
Costume Design by
| Joan Dietrich | ||
Makeup Department
| Gary Jones | ... | special makeup |
Production Management
| David M. Goodman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ann Belanger | ... | second assistant director |
| Sheldon Lettich | ... | second unit director |
| Danny Merritt | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Glenn Barr | ... | artwork |
| Steve Frankel | ... | carpenter |
| Jeff Ginyard | ... | set dresser |
| Michele Poulik | ... | props |
| Matthew Taylor | ... | carpenter |
| Chuck Winston | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Robert J. Anderson Jr. | ... | sound editor (as Bob Anderson) |
| Craig Boyajian | ... | first sound editor |
| Bruce Campbell | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Mike Hoogenboom | ... | first re-recording mixer |
| Mike Ionascu | ... | sound editor |
| Franklin Jones Jr. | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Peter Kelly | ... | second sound re-recording mixer |
| Scott Mitchell | ... | sound recordist |
| Wendey Stanzler | ... | sound editor |
| Josan Wright | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Gary Jones | ... | special effects |
| Brian Rae | ... | assistant special effects |
| David Wogh | ... | assistant special effects (as Dave Wogh) |
Visual Effects by
| Jeff Ginyard | ... | matte painter |
| Demaree Hoover | ... | titles and opticals |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brigette Alexander | ... | assistant camera |
| Brian Belanger | ... | key grip/assistant editor |
| Daniel S. Noga | ... | lighting director: murder sequence |
| Doug Smith | ... | road runner camera cars |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michele Poulik | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Dennis J. Tini | ... | conductor |
Additional Crew
| Jeff Bourgeau | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Ditz | ... | stills and lighting consultant |
| Herman Goldsmith | ... | owner, joe's army/navy surplus |
| John-Bruce Jones | ... | production assistant |
| Doug MacGeorge | ... | production assistant |
| Pat Madji | ... | signs |
| John Manfredi | ... | bar fight choreography |
| Randy Mann | ... | owner, victory inn |
| Debbie Napoleon | ... | production assistant |
| Sweet Rosie O'Grady | ... | owner, irish pub |
| Marek Pacholec | ... | production assistant |
| Linda Quiroz | ... | production coordinator |
| Brian Rae | ... | production assistant |
| Todd Schaeffer | ... | production assistant |
| David Standerfer | ... | production assistant |
| Roger White | ... | special hair appliances |
Thanks
| Ron Teachworth | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Film World Distributors (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Starmaker Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Astro Distribution (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dinsdale Releasing (2005) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Synapse Films (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray) (as 'Thou Shalt Not Kill . . . Except')
- Synapse Films (2012) (United States) (DVD) (as 'Thou Shalt Not Kill . . . Except')
- Prism Entertainment Corporation (United States) (VHS)
- The B Stream (2024) (World-wide) (video) (streaming)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- UFA Video (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Jack Stryker took two bullets in the leg in Vietnam and was carried back by one of his men. When he returns he tries to live a peaceful life in his cabin and resume dating his girlfriend, Sally. Meanwhile, a vicious cult let by Sam Raimi, who believes he is Jesus Christ, has been slaughtering people and doing blood sacrifices. When Stryker finds Sally gone, and her grandfather, Otis, used as a human dartboard, Stryker brings together his army buddies, gives them a stash of guns from under his bed, destroy an outhouse, and create a war zone not unlike Vietnam to destroy the evil cult.
Written by Scott Hutchins |
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| Taglines | ...When Violence Demands Revenge. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $200,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| Goofs | When Miller is fighting in and around the white van, he fires 2 rounds from a single shot shotgun without reloading in between rounds. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Stephen King's World of Horror (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Fly Little Bird Fly See more » |
| Quotes |
Sgt. Walker J. Jackson:
My head hurts, my teeth itch, my feet stink and I don't love Jesus. See more » |