A family living in an isolated cabin in the woods are terrorized by a gang of escaped convicts. Their leader, a serial killer, is a disturbed Vietnam veteran. What the gang doesn't know is that the family's father is also a Vietnam veteran, and he has no intention of letting his family come to any harm.
Acting
Frank Stallone Jr. chews scenery like it's his last meal.
Practical Effects
Delightfully fake blood and bargain-bin Vietnam flashbacks.
Director
Robert A. Ferretti
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robert Factor (Jack Gracie) was primarily a stunt coordinator; this was his biggest acting role. The 'Nam tattoo was his idea.
Released during the late-80s glut of 'Vietnam vet revenge' films exploiting delayed PTSD recognition; directly rips off First Blood's structure.
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