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Destroyer

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
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Destroyer (1988)
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A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation ... Read allA prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick.A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick.

IMDb RATING
4.8/10
771
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Kirk
  • Writers
    • Peter Garrity
    • Rex Hauck
    • Mark W. Rosenbaum
  • Stars
    • Deborah Foreman
    • Clayton Rohner
    • Lyle Alzado
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Kirk
  • Writers
    • Peter Garrity
    • Rex Hauck
    • Mark W. Rosenbaum
  • Stars
    • Deborah Foreman
    • Clayton Rohner
    • Lyle Alzado
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    • 20User reviews
    • 28Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Destroyer
    Trailer 1:01
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    Anthony Perkins in Destroyer (1988)
    Deborah Foreman in Destroyer (1988)
    Destroyer (1988)
    Lyle Alzado in Destroyer (1988)
    Deborah Foreman in Destroyer (1988)
    Clayton Rohner in Destroyer (1988)
    Anthony Perkins in Destroyer (1988)
    Destroyer (1988)
    Lyle Alzado in Destroyer (1988)
    Clayton Rohner in Destroyer (1988)
    Lyle Alzado in Destroyer (1988)
    Destroyer (1988)

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    Deborah Foreman
    Deborah Foreman
    • Susan Maloneas Susan Malone
    Clayton Rohner
    Clayton Rohner
    • David Harrisas David Harris
    Lyle Alzado
    Lyle Alzado
    • Ivan Moseras Ivan Moser
    Anthony Perkins
    Anthony Perkins
    • Robert Edwardsas Robert Edwards
    Tobias Anderson
    • Russellas Russell
    • (as Tobias Andersen)
    Lannie Garrett
    • Sharon Foxas Sharon Fox
    Jim Turner
    Jim Turner
    • Rewireas Rewire
    Pat Mahoney
    • Warden Karshas Warden Karsh
    David Kristin
    • Fingersas Fingers
    Vanessa Townsell
    • Beaas Bea
    Stanley Kirk
    • The Cabbieas The Cabbie
    Bernie Welch
    • Officer Callahanas Officer Callahan
    Robert Himber
    • Lenas Len
    Eric Meyer
    • Foleyas Foley
    Kurt Hubler
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Jacqui Clay
    • Macas Mac
    Tim Drnec
    • Boomeras Boomer
    Margaret Sjoberg
    • Wardrobe Ladyas Wardrobe Lady
    • Director
      • Robert Kirk
    • Writers
      • Peter Garrity
      • Rex Hauck
      • Mark W. Rosenbaum
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    Storyline

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    A prison riot breaks out at the moment of a serial murderer's execution by electrocution, and his fate becomes indeterminate when the prison is shut down. 18 months later, a team of filmmakers converge on the prison to film a women-in-prison exploitation flick, but find that a certain somebody is disrupting their shooting schedule... —Brian J. Wright <tyrannorabbit@hotmail.com>
    prisonexecutionactresspresumed deadfilmmaking10 more
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    • Taglines
      • 3000 volts couldn't kill him...it just gave him a buzz.
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      'Anthony Perkins' replaced Roddy McDowall on short notice.
    • Quotes

      Russell: [on seeing Ivan dressed as a security guard/police officer] What's with the outfit?

      Ivan Moser: It's a disguise!

      Russell: Disguise from what?

      Ivan Moser: From You!

      [Attacks him with a Jackhammer]

    • Connections
      Featured in Trailer Trauma 3: 80s Horrorthon (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Kiss My Stinky White Ass

    User reviews20

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    Top review
    5/10
    Fun to see Lyle Alzado as some QBs likely did!
    This movie is worth watching (and buying) for one reason: Lyle Alzado!! Of course he plays a maniacal killer-who would expect otherwise? One of his best lines: Girl about to be killed-"Why?" Alzado (with a confused, quizzical look)-"Why not?" Another great scene is when Alzado clothes-lines the guy off his motorcycle, smashing the windscreen for effect! Classic! OK it's not fine cinema, but it is entertaining and interesting if you are an Oakland Raiders fan. Compare to John Matuszak in North Dallas Forty, Caveman, and Weird Science. Too bad those two never worked together on film, they could've provided some over-the-top bad guy scenes in plenty of B action flicks.
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    5
    • acaciaavenue22
    • May 6, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Le Destructeur
    • Filming locations
      • Brighton, Colorado, USA
    • Production companies
      • Back East Money
      • Skouras Pictures
      • Weskirk
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1
      • 1.85 : 1
      • 16 : 9

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