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Frank Stallone fights exploding people. Yes, really. No refunds.
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Total Force (1996)

so-bad-it's-legendarydirect-to-video fever dream1996 called, it wants its CGI back

Overview

ActionScience FictionThriller

An evil scientist creates a device that controls humans. With a press of the button, the subject will explode. A special forces team called "Total Force" must seek out and destroy the scientist and his lab. Later on in the film they are supported by terrorist Jack O'Hara, played by Frank Stallone. 'Comic relief' is provided by a corrupt senator, whose character is not at all funny.

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Content warning
scientist
government incompetencetechnology run amokfound family of misfits

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Exploding head effects that probably cost $12

Acting

Frank Stallone doing... whatever this performance is

Best for:Friends: Mystery Science Theater night with people who appreciate pain·Background: Something to mock while scrolling your phone
Heads up:Violence: Frequent low-budget explosions of human bodies
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Director

Steven Kaman

ReleasedSep 19, 1996
Runtime1h 34m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
CPI

Top Cast

Timothy Bottoms

Timothy Bottoms

Drake

Rustam Branaman

Rustam Branaman

Stode

Morgan Daniel

Morgan Daniel

Stone

Frank Stallone Jr.

Frank Stallone Jr.

Jack O'Hara

Calista Carradine

Calista Carradine

August

Oleg Taktarov

Oleg Taktarov

Boris

Tom Bresnahan

Tom Bresnahan

Spike

Richard Lynch

Richard Lynch

Dr. Edmund Wellington

Sal Landi

Sal Landi

Adm. Denton

Barry Lynch

Barry Lynch

Sen. Williams

Joycelyne Lew

Joycelyne Lew

Charming Hostess #2

Hollie L. Hummel

Hollie L. Hummel

Elizabeth

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director Steven Kaman never directed again after this, which feels like a self-aware career choice.

Insight

The exploding device concept suspiciously resembles a 1967 Star Trek episode, proving even bad movies steal from the best.

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Total Force Trailer

Total Force Trailer

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