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Wikipedia article




'Empire of Ash' (also known as 'Empire of Ash II') is a Canadian post-apocalyptic science fiction movie from 1988. The movie was re-released in 1989 as 'Empire of Ash II'. It was followed by one sequel: 'Empire of Ash III'. The movie is also known as 'Maniac Warriors'.https://www.cultaction.com/film-catalog/post-nuclear/empire-of-ash-1988-dvd/

Plot



In 2050, sometime after a nuclear war, Danielle (Melanie Kilgour) searches for her missing sister in New Idaho. All cities have been destroyed and humanity lives in small groups in the countryside. The Warriors, a government sanctioned paramilitary group, have kidnapped the healthy sister in an attempt to harvest her healthy blood. The leader of the warriors (Frank Wilson) is insane. Orion (Thom Schioler) assists Danielle.

Cast



*Melanie Kilgour as Danielle

*Thom Schioler as Orion

*Frank Wilson as Shepherd

*James Stevens as Iodine

*Alexander MacKenzie as Chuck

*Michele Chiponski as Baalca

*Michael Bernardo as Head Raider

Reception



John Stanley gave the movie one out of five stars, finding nothing redeemable in either this movie or its sequel.Stanley, John (2000) 'Creature Feature' Third Edition It was rated 18 by the BBFC. 'TV Guide' found the movie to be anemic, needing talent and lacking in spirit or energy, and stated that the movie had "no saving graces"

Release



The film was released on VHS in 1989.

See also



*List of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction

References



*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0130652/ 'Empire of Ash' (1988)]

Category:1988 films

Category:1980s science fiction films

Category:Canadian post-apocalyptic films

Category:Canadian science fiction films

Category:English-language Canadian films

Category:1980s English-language films

Category:1980s Canadian films

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