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Wikipedia article




'The Demolitionist' is a 1995 American superhero film directed by Robert Kurtzman. The film stars Nicole Eggert, Richard Grieco, Bruce Abbott, Heather Langenkamp, Susan Tyrrell and Tom Savini.

Plot



A murdered female police officer is brought back to life by a cold-hearted scientist to serve as "The Demolitionist", the ultimate crime-fighting weapon in a city overrun by criminals and internal corruption.

Cast



* Nicole Eggert as Alyssa Lloyd

* Richard Grieco as "Mad Dog" Burne

* Bruce Abbott as Professor Jack Crowley

* Heather Langenkamp as Christy Carruthers

* Andras Jones as Daniel Dupre

* Susan Tyrrell as Mayor Eleanor Grimbaum

* Peter Jason as Chief Higgins

* Sarah Douglas as The Surgeon

* Tom Savini as Roland

* Jack Nance as Father McKenzie

* Randy Vasquez as Henry "Little Henry" Burne

* Chris Cowell as The Executioner

* Joseph Pilato as "Boxer"

* Reggie Bannister as Warden Thomas

* Dan Hicks as Krutchfield

* Bob Hurst as Duffy

* Niles Allen Stewart as 'Hammerhead'

* David Anthony Marshall as "One Eye"

* Andre Rosey Brown as Frank "Big Frank"

* James Mongold as Arlis

* Paul Munoz as "Skin"

* Russ MacGuire as "Ram"

* J. Wolf as "Wolf"

* Brandon Burke as Jermot

* Randy Stafford as "Lipps"

* Derek Mears as Chuck "Chuck X"

* Porter Jamison as "Swamp Rat"

* Walter T. Hubbard as "The Hubb"

* Richard French as J.C.

* Ryan Powley as "Porkchop"

* Armand Medina as Mortay

* Michael Maranda as Otto

* Joelle Sailers as Biker Slut

* Bruce Campbell as Raffle Winner (uncredited)

Release



The film premiered in Los Angeles on March 10, 1995. It later received a limited theatrical release in May 1996 before debuting on video in July 1996.

Reception



The film has a 17% approval rating based on 6 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Ray Mark Rinaldi of 'St. Louis Post-Dispatch' highlighted the films camp aesthetics, and described the performances as a "cartoon brought to life." Glenn Kenny of EW praised the film for its "low budget charm". Lorry Kikta of 'Film Threat' praised the action sequences, costume design, and dialogue. She also highlighted the performances of Susan Tyrell and Richard Grieco. In contrast, 'TV Guide' panned the movie, commenting that it was obviously inspired by 'RoboCop', but lacked the "inspiration's satiric viewpoint, or enough of a budget to create any memorable action scenes."

References




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