Robot Holocaust (1987)

A highly unlikely band of heroes traverses a post-apocalyptic wasteland to rescue a scientist from the tyrannical Dark One and his army of robots.

Director:

Tim Kincaid

Writer:

Tim Kincaid

Stars:

Norris Culf, Nadine Hartstein, J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Norris Culf	...	Neo
Nadine Hartstein	...	Deeja (as Nadine Hart)
J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner	...	Klyton (as Joel Von Ornsteiner)
Jennifer Delora	...	Nyla
Andrew Howarth	...	Kai
Angelika Jager	...	Valaria
Michael Downend	...	Jorn
Rick Gianasi	...	Torque
George Grey	...	Bray (as George Gray)
Nicholas Reiner	...	Haim
Michael Azzolina	...	Roan
John Blaylock	...	Korla
Michael Zezima	...	Airslave Fighter
Edward R. Mallia	...	Airslave Fighter (as Edward Mallia)
Amy Brentano	...	Irradiated Female

Storyline

Neo, a drifter from the atomic-blasted wastelands, arrives with his klutzy robot sidekick at a factory where slaves labor to fuel the sinister Dark One's Power Station. There, he meets a comely woman who convinces him to help rescue her scientist father, who has invented a device that can break the Dark One's control over the slaves. Gathering a motley crew of allies on the way, Neo and pals travel to the Power Station, where they confront the Dark One's evil servants.

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Plot Keywords:

robot | sword and sorcery | post apocalypse | mutant | future | 

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Taglines:

It's machine vs. man in the ultimate battle for the future!

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

The music used in this film was lifted from other Charles Band films, notably Laserblast (1978).

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Quotes

[first lines]
Narrator: The last city still stood. The remaining home of what was left of the civilization of New Terra. The society had been all but destroyed by the Robot Rebellion of '33, when the robots had turned on their masters, by the billions. The ensuing chaos had led to a radiation spill far more deadly than any nuclear warfare. The world had been brought to its knees by the... robot holocaust.

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Alternate Versions

Differences between US and Italian versions: There was no narration in the Italian version except for the beginning. In the US version, there is narration throughout the whole movie. A topless man and woman appear outside the Pleasure Machine, holding up the inevitable static electricity globe in one scene. (For some reason, the makers of these things persist in believing that they look 'futuristic.') Meanwhile, a bare-breasted Valaria sticks her arms out between the bars and caresses it. This scene was cut from most US prints.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: City Limits (1992)

User Reviews

From the cast of "Thriller" rejects

This movie is bad, it goes without saying. But, I have seen comedies that weren't this funny. Really? Sewer socks? A female villain that is a cross between Barbarella and Freddie Mercury? The only reason that it wasn't longer is that Kai had to be back at Chippendales by 6:00. The whole thing looked like it was filmed at William McKinley Jr. High with the art room making construction paper props. The grand total of three robots that comprise the mega population of robotum. Finally, the pasty white legs and tighty whities of the slaves used to feed the dark one. The whole thing looks like a Jazzercise class gone bad. Other than that, it was fantastic.

Details

Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 February 1987 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Robot Holocaust

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beyond Infinity, Faso Film, Taryn Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

79 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color