Combat Shock
Directed by Buddy Giovinazzo
This low-budget cult classic follows a Vietnam veteran's slow descent into madness after failing to adjust to life upon returning home. Writer/director/producer Buddy Giovinazzo made his indelible debut with this nihilistic saga of Vietnam vet Frankie's (Ricky Giovinazzo) 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, disturbing and relevant as it was at the height of Reagan's America. Contains violence and gore.
This low-budget cult classic follows a Vietnam veteran's slow descent into madness.
Cast: Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio
Member Reviews
About as subtle as a sledgehammer to the head. Grimy, trashy, hammy and low budget yet very entertaining. If you take it for what it is, it's pretty good at what it does. The violence is excessive and quite realistic which works in it's favour. I'm gonna take a wild guess that the director was a fan of David Lynch's Eraserhead though.
Fucked up in a good way
respect
dammit, reality
fucking love this movie.