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Rambo in a mullet with a grenade launcher vs. every redneck in Georgia.
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Blastfighter (1984)

Italian exploitationbackwoods fever dreamVHS midnight madness

Overview

ActionDramaCrime

An ex-cop, fresh out of prison, returns home to find it ruled by violent rednecks and must fight to protect himself and his daughter, using his combat skills and a powerful grenade launcher.

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Content warning
murderpolice corruptionnightmarerevengepolicesmall townvietnam veteranhuntingbear traprelease from prison+2 more
systemic corruptionfatherhood and redemptionveteran displacement

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Grenade launcher clearly made of painted PVC pipe. Beautiful.

Stunts

Bear trap chaos and questionable fire safety protocols.

Best for:Friends: Bad movie night with people who appreciate practical explosions.·Binge: Pair with other Italian ripoffs for maximum irony.
Heads up:Violence: Frequent redneck-on-redneck brutality and animal violence.·Disturbing: Some sexual threat elements typical of 80s Italian exploitation.
Lamberto Bava

Director

Lamberto Bava

ReleasedJul 14, 1984
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonedark
Feelmedium
National Cinematografica
Nuova Dania Cinematografica

Top Cast

Michael Sopkiw

Michael Sopkiw

Jake 'Tiger' Sharp

Valentina Forte

Valentina Forte

Connie

George Eastman

George Eastman

Tom

Stefano Mingardo

Stefano Mingardo

Wally

Ottaviano Dell'Acqua

Ottaviano Dell'Acqua

Matt

Massimo Vanni

Massimo Vanni

Dying Police Officer

Michele Soavi

Michele Soavi

Pete

Giancarlo Prati

Giancarlo Prati

Murderer

Billy Redden

Billy Redden

Banjo Man

Gianluca Petrazzi

Gianluca Petrazzi

Wally's Friend (uncredited)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Lamberto Bava made this immediately after Demons, using leftover crew and locations to slash costs.

Cultural

The 'Tiger' nickname and Vietnam vet framing directly apes First Blood's marketing, released just two years prior.

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Blastfighter (1984) - Opening Titles

Blastfighter (1984) - Opening Titles

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