Lights, Camera, Exploitation: Episode 41 - Turbo Kid (2015)

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Sergio Corbucci’s 1968 revisionist spaghetti western The Great Silence. This story follows a mute gunslinger named Silence, who attempts to stop a gang of viscous bounty hunters who are terrorizing a small town. Join us as we tread the dangerous snowy paths in one of the most brutal films of the genre.

On this episode of Pilot Parley the boys take a look at 1992’s Renegade. This pilot tells the story of Reno Raines, a cop who gets mixed up with dirty cops and becomes a man on the run after being framed for murder. Join us as we ride our hogs into the desert to save the beautiful damsel in distress.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss George Erschbamer’s 1989 action comedy Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster. This story follows the continuing exploits of Soldier Kelly, this time joined by his street smart sidekick Speedboat, together they take on a savage drug lord and his gang of ruthless thugs. Join us as we venture into another entry of this pulse pounding franchise.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss John Woo’s 1992 action thriller Hard Boiled. This story follows Tequila, a tough-as-nails cop who teams up with Tony, an undercover agent to shut down a sinister mobster and his crew. Join us as we travel to Hong Kong in this bullet hole riddled cult masterwork.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Andrew Dominik’s 2000 crime drama Chopper. This story follows Mark “Chopper” Read, a legendary criminal who gets out of prison and goes on a paranoia induced vigilante killing spree in Victoria, Australia. Join us as we prowl the streets in this ultra violent ozploitation masterpiece.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Jody Hill’s 2006 martial arts black comedy The Foot Fist Way. This story follow taekwondo instructor Fred Simmons as he learns of his wifes infidelity and embarks on an epic journey to meet his martial arts idol, Chuck The Truck Wallace. Join us as we roundhouse our way through drunk partygoers in this star making indie classic.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss RKSS’s 2015 black comedy Turbo Kid. This story follows the Kid, a young solitary scavenger and his mysterious friend Apple, as they face there fears and battle for survival after they encounter the ruthless warlord Zues. Join us as we traverse the barren wasteland in this gory sci-fi canuxploitation adventure.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation the boys talk about the films of legendary actor Klaus Kisnki. We picked four films to discuss from his vast filmograhpy, and they are: And God Said To Cain, Nosferatu, Crawlspace, and Vampire in Venice. Join us as we take a small peak at the work of one of the most controversial figures in cinema history.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Steve Barnett’s 1995 sci-fi thriller Scanner Cop 2: The Showdown. This story follows the valiant Sam Staziak as he tracks down Karl Volkin, an escaped mental patient who has been draining the life-force from weaker scanners. Join us as we try yet again to survive another brain bursting entry in the Scanners franchise.

On this episode of Lights, Camera, Exploitation we examine and discuss Ant Timpson’s 2019 black comedy Come to Daddy. This story follows Norval as he travels to a remote house to reconnect with his estranged father, but soon after his arrival he discovers things aren’t quite what they seem. Join us and our guest Ryan as we hide from flaming crossbows in this cringe inducing Canadian fable.