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Original Title : I Nuovi barbari Year : 1983 Director : Enzo G. Castellari Writer : Tito Carpi , Enzo G. Castellari , Antonio Visone IMDB : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084424/ Genre : Post-Apocalypse This may have been the very first Enzo Castellari film I ever watched. I didn't watch it because it was Castellari... I watched it because it is post-apocalyptic flick. It is a Mad Max rip-off. And it is so fun. imdb synopsis: Two mercenaries help wandering caravans fight off an evil and aimless band of white-clad bikers after the nuclear holocuast. Mad Max 2 anyone? OK, actually I don’t have a lot to say about this one except that it ruled! The story here is pretty throwaway… it was most definitely a Road Warrior ripoff: the loner in the sweet muscle car protecting the helpless caravan from the evil mohawked do-badders. You kinda know what you are in for right off the bat with some of the best/worst miniature work ever put to film used to illustrate the nuclear strike that almost en...

I'm a big fan of shitty post-apocalyptic films. So I just had to try this one considering this festive month here on the grand ol' blog. Original Title: 1990: I guerrieri del Bronx Year : 1985 Director : Enzo G. Castellari Writer : Elisa Briganti , Enzo G. Castellari , Dardano Sacchetti (screenplay, story) IMDB : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085124/ Genre : Action, Post-Apocalypse imdb synopsis: In a post-apocalyptic New York City, a policeman infiltrates the Bronx, which has become a battleground for several murderous street gangs. Here's your recipe for success: Take two parts The Warriors , two parts Escape From New York , one part Mark Slaughter, one part Rob Halford, sprinkle in a bit more gay, shake until unrecognizable, and voilà! You have 1990: Bronx Warriors! While I may be biased, and while there are some nicely shot scenes and cool little additions, I thought this film was pretty fun for the most part. Despite it being a trainwreck that is. A bit of trivia I lea...