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The Weekend It Lives (1992)
LOL... I saw this in the THEATER, too!
I apologize that I really have nothing to add that hasn't already been said. But reading these reviews has me absolutely howling with laughter. When the film editor chimes in to disavow the movie, you KNOW it has to be bad. I went to see this at Westview Cinemas in Baltimore. I wanted to support a local black filmmaker (Michael Mfume) and was familiar with his father's work as a US Congressman.
I was absolutely shocked at how juvenile and moronic this film was. I could go on but other people have been much more witty and hilarious. The film is a complete joke. Mr. Mfume just decided to make a movie and garnered support from anyone who would open the door for him. He got farther than most talentless fools wishing to make a movie because of his name and his father's reputation. Amazingly, he got the film shot, edited and released.
Why has it been picked up for distribution? Simple... it was probably dirt cheap and it was in the can! Simple numbers say that once the movie has already been shot, the investment to recut and release it is minimal. Add a new title and some nice cover art and at least SOMEONE is going to watch it! Instant revenue! Anyway, it truly is terrible. Luckily, Michael Mfume seems to have given up filmmaking. All of the errors noted are completely true. The original movie (titled "The Weekend It Lives") actually has the same scene appearing twice in a row! HOW in the hell does someone miss that?