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Nearly 25 years after its original release, Combat Shock returns from the cult underground to reclaim its title as perhaps the most shocking independent film of the '80s. Writer/director/producer Buddy Giovinazzo made his indelible debut with this nihilistic saga of a Vietnam vet's desperate pursuit to save his family from the horrors of poverty and urban squalor. Culminating in one of the most brutal climaxes ever committed to celluloid, this unforgiving masterwork remains as controversial and relevant as it was at the height of Reagan's America. Get ready to be blown away: Combat Shock is back like you've never seen it before.SPECIAL FEATURES:-American Nightmares (100 mins): The Never-Before-Seen Director s Cut-Combat Shock (90 mins): The Theatrical Cut-Audio Commentary with Director Buddy Giovinazzo and Jorg Buttgereit (Nekromantik)-Post-Traumatic, An American Nightmare All-new documentary exploring the continued impact and influence of Combat Shock, featuring:John McNaughton (Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), William Lustig (Maniac), Richard Stanley (Hardware, Dust Devil), Jim Van Bebber (Deadbeat at Dawn, The Manson Family), and many more-The Early Works of Buddy Giovinazzo: 8 Never-before-released short films and music videos-New interview with Buddy Giovinazzo on Combat Shock-Unscarred: The first interview with Combat Shock star Rick Giovinazzo-Buddy interviews Nekromantik Director Jorg Buttgereit at the 2009 Berlin Film Festival-Der Combat: Buddy Giovinazzo and Lloyd Kaufman (President of Troma Entertainment and the creator of The Toxic Avenger) discuss Combat Shock at the 2006 Trominale in Berlin-Hellscapes (10 min): A Look at the Locations from Combat Shock as they appear today-Original Press and Photo Gallery-Original Theatrical Trailers-Solider of Misfortune: New Liner Notes by Steve Puchalski (Shock Cinema, Slimetime)
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Combat Shock (2-Disc Uncut 25th Anniversary Edition) Cusomter reviews:
Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 36
(Thomas H. Fields, 2009-09-25) When this movie was made in the 1980s, the phrase "post-traumatic stress disorder" or PTSD, hadn't become widely used. But the main character clearly has it. So it's hard not to feel sorry for this severely traumatized Vietnam vet who can't find steady work, has a family to support, owes money, and sees that he has nowhere to turn. His pleas for help consistently fall on deaf ears. It's a gut-wrenching experience to watch this movie. It explores the psychological aftermath of war in ways that other films don't. There's nothing upbeat in it. Who ever said that movies had to have a happy ending? No matter how tough your life is, it will make you grateful for what you have.
(MindGrinder, 2009-09-11) I went into this knowing very little about the movie aside from other viewers comments. I didn't have high expectations due to the time period that it was shot in as well the fact that Troma was releasing it. I have never been a Troma fan. So for those of you that are in the same camp - you are safe with this in regards to this being Tromaesque. Gore hounds steer clear as there really is none in this. I will start off with the one negative note which is based on my personal opinion. The music at times was 8-bit video game fluff which I found distracting at times. But for the most part the synth score remained ominous and droning. Combat Shock is cold, gritty and depressing. The no budget adds to the realism as they worked with everything they could muster up. The cries of the baby are still ringing in my ears. Just like Kids was important viewing for the 90's, Combat Shock tells a tale of Urban slums in the 80's through out America. It still bears relevance today. If you want a movie that will make you pause and think of where we were, where we are and whats ahead without glitz and glammer, this is a dark trip that will leave you feeling empty yet somewhat satisfied. Not for all tastes but kudos to all involved in making an important film relevant again that otherwise would have been locked away.
(Andrew MacEwen, 2009-07-31) Who are these people kidding, comparing this movie to Taxi Driver? It's not that a low-budget exploitationer can't compare to a Scorsese film; it's merely that Combat Shock is a one-note film with an incompetent cast. Sure, it's got an effectively seedy atmosphere and some powerful and painful sequences (e.g., the coat-hanger/heroin sequence), but that's not enough to carry the film. Buy Driller Killer, instead, or Last House on the Left. Or even Nekromantik. Combat Shock is worth putting on your rental queue, but it's not worth buying. It just doesn't deserve the praise it's receiving.
(George Carabetsos, 2009-07-21) Brought this title back in 99. The dvd box said Director's Cut. Now Troma is re-releasing this title, and a bunch of others uncut. Why now? Because like most companies they're trying to rip us off. If they can't do the job right the first time then they could shove-it. I got better things to do with my money. By the way this title sucks.
(Lindsayde5a7, 2009-07-14) If David Lynch and Abel Ferrara conceived celluloid spawn, then this would be the film that escaped the abortion table. It is unfortunate that this film is not more well known. Ironically satisfying in the fact that it is a downward spiral with no hope. Nothing will prepare you for this film, unless of course you were in Vietnam.