Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re hopping back into the chaos with Critters 2: The Main Course (1988), directed by Mick Garris. Set two years after the original, the story returns to Grover’s Bend just in time for Easter, as a batch of leftover critter eggs hatches and unleashes another round of small-scale terror. We talk returning cast members, the film’s mix of horror and comedy, and the creative effects work from the Chiodo Brothers. With a surprisingly high body count for a PG-13 f...
Jul 06, 2025•25 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the infamous cult oddity Troll 2 (1990), directed by Claudio Fragasso. Despite the title, there are no trolls—just vegetarian goblins, a ghostly grandpa, and a kid trying to stop his family from becoming plant food in the town of Nilbog. Yes, it’s just “goblin” spelled backward. We break down the awkward dialogue, head-scratching plot, and legendary moments that helped Troll 2 earn its “so bad it’s good” status. From “They’re eating her!” to...
Jun 29, 2025•30 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re plunging into Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth (1991), directed by Charles Band. Picking up six years after the original, we find Jack Deth (Tim Thomerson) facing a time-twisting mess—killer Trancers, corrupt future cops, and yes, two wives from different timelines. It’s as delightfully messy as it sounds. We talk familiar cast and new faces, the sequel’s action-packed beats, and its tangled plot that tries to balance time travel and humor. There’s ...
Jun 22, 2025•25 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re trudging through the murky waters of Gorgo (1961), a British kaiju film directed by Eugène Lourié. The story follows a young sea monster captured by treasure hunters and hauled to London for profit, only for its towering mother to come crashing through the city to get it back. Sound familiar? It should. We break down the film’s clear nods to Godzilla , its flat characters, and the repetitive pacing that drags despite the short runtime. Still, we take a ...
Jun 15, 2025•22 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a wild ride through Razorback (1984), an Australian horror film directed by Russell Mulcahy. It opens with a giant wild boar crashing through a house and only gets weirder from there. The story follows a man out for answers after his fiancée, an American wildlife reporter, is killed by the beast, dragging him into a world of local madness and outback horror. We talk about the film’s standout visuals, eerie sound design, and how it draws compariso...
Jun 08, 2025•17 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the absurd world of Lieutenant Jangles (2018), an Australian send-up of 1980s cop movies that’s loud, crude, and completely over-the-top. Matt Dickey stars as the foul-mouthed Lieutenant Jangles, who blasts his way through crime, chaos, and more than a few groin shots in a film packed with low-budget mayhem and nonstop vulgarity. We take a look at the film’s commitment to juvenile humour, its action-packed set pieces, and the odd charm that ...
Jun 01, 2025•22 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re blasting through Turbo Kid (2015), a post-apocalyptic action-adventure directed by the trio known as RKSS. Set in the wastelands of 1997, the film follows a comic book-obsessed teen who takes on the identity of his favourite hero to survive brutal warlords, deadly traps, and buckets of gore, all while riding a BMX bike. We dive into the film’s lo-fi charm, practical effects, and heavy 80s influence. With solid performances from Munro Chambers, Laurence ...
May 25, 2025•22 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into Real Genius (1985), a sci-fi comedy directed by Martha Coolidge and starring a young Val Kilmer as Chris Knight—a laid-back genius caught up in a military-funded laser project. As he and his fellow students juggle college life and high-stakes science, they uncover a plot that forces them to fight back with brains and a bit of mischief. We break down the film’s offbeat humour, memorable characters, and the way it blends teen comedy with Cold ...
May 18, 2025•23 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a look at Batteries Not Included (1987), a sci-fi comedy-drama directed by Matthew Robbins and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film follows a group of elderly tenants trying to save their building from demolition—until a few tiny flying robots show up to help. It’s part urban drama, part whimsical fantasy, and very much a product of its time. With performances from Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, and Elizabeth Peña, we break down the film’s slow pa...
May 11, 2025•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into VFW (2019), a gritty action splatter film directed by Joe Begos. Set in a rundown veterans’ hall, the story follows a group of war vets forced to fight off a gang of violent drug addicts trying to recover stolen contraband. With Stephen Lang, William Sadler, and Martin Kove leading the charge, the film delivers blood, tension, and no shortage of broken bones. We get into the film’s throwback style, its use of practical effects, and the stron...
May 04, 2025•21 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re exploring Amanda and the Alien (1995), also known as Alien Love , a made-for-cable sci-fi comedy based on a short story by Robert Silverberg. J.D. and Randy take a look at this oddball story about a shape-shifting alien on the run and the young woman who decides to help it, with a cast that includes Nicole Eggert, Michael Dorn, and Stacey Keach. We talk about the film’s predictable story, the strange character dynamics, and the low-budget effects that a...
Apr 27, 2025•21 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the 1986 sci-fi comedy Short Circuit , directed by John Badham. The story follows Number Five, a military robot who gets struck by lightning, gains sentience, and escapes into the real world. With Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and Tim Blaney voicing Johnny Five, this one mixes 80s charm, humour, and just a bit of existential pondering. We talk about the film’s practical effects, its take on artificial intelligence, and the pop culture flavo...
Apr 20, 2025•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into The Skateboard Kid 2 (1994), the sequel that somehow ups the weirdness with an alien skateboard and a plot that barely holds together. This time, it’s about a kid named Sammy who gets a flying skateboard from space and tries to win a local skate competition—because why not? We break down the film’s baffling story choices, odd character interactions, and moments that left us scratching our heads. From awkward age gaps to logic-defying twists,...
Apr 13, 2025•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a wild ride through Top Secret! (1984), a chaotic spoof from the Zucker Brothers that mashes Cold War spy tropes with 1950s rock musicals. Val Kilmer makes his film debut as Nick Rivers, a rock star who stumbles into a plot involving a kidnapped scientist and an underground resistance in East Germany. We talk about the film’s genre mashup, its ridiculous musical numbers, and the offbeat humour that sets it apart from other parodies of the time. I...
Apr 06, 2025•28 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re cruising through The French Connection (1971), the gritty neo-noir thriller directed by William Friedkin. Gene Hackman stars as Popeye Doyle, a relentless narcotics cop navigating the dangerous streets of 1970s New York. It's a tense, street-level look at crime, obsession, and moral ambiguity. We break down the film’s legendary car chase, the grim feel of Fear City, and the messy, complicated characters that drive the story. We also dig into its impact ...
Mar 30, 2025•29 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re looking at The Skateboard Kid (1993), a family comedy about Zach Tyler, a kid who’s adjusting to life in a new town. With help from a magical talking skateboard—voiced by Dom DeLuise—Zach deals with bullies and stumbles into a treasure hunt full of odd misadventures. We break down the film’s strange premise, its low-budget effects, and some of the more questionable plot points, like the sudden romance between Zach’s dad and the neighbour, and the skateb...
Mar 23, 2025•22 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into Cube (1997), a Canadian indie sci-fi thriller that traps seven strangers in a deadly maze of rooms rigged with lethal traps. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and made on a tiny $350,000 budget, this cult classic stands out for its tense atmosphere and unique premise. We get into the film’s claustrophobic setting, sharp character dynamics, and the hidden meaning behind the characters’ prison-inspired names. From the clever use of numbers to the mi...
Mar 16, 2025•36 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re trudging through Grizzly 2: Revenge (2020), a film that spent 27 years in limbo before finally being released. Featuring blink-and-you’ll-miss-them early roles from George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen, this bizarre sequel to the 1976 original blends horror with concert footage in a way that barely holds together. We break down the film’s messy plot—vengeful grizzly, nature poachers, and a rock concert in the woods—while tackling its disjointed...
Mar 09, 2025•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into The Lake Michigan Monster (2018), an adventure comedy horror film that follows an alcoholic sea captain and his misfit crew on a mission to take down a mysterious lake monster. Made for just $7,000, this indie oddity is packed with absurd humour, wild storytelling, and a distinct low-budget charm. We break down its black-and-white aesthetic, ambitious effects, and chaotic narrative, along with the surprisingly creative monster design. With n...
Mar 02, 2025•18 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into Ninja Terminator (1985), the chaotic cult classic directed by Godfrey Ho. Starring Richard Harrison, this film mashes together ninja action and baffling storytelling using Ho’s infamous “Frankenstein” editing style, splicing footage from unrelated Hong Kong films into one hilariously disjointed adventure. We’re breaking down the nonsensical plot about magical statue pieces, the endless fight scenes, and the unforgettable moments with toy rob...
Feb 23, 2025•18 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a wild ride through Mac and Me (1988), the sci-fi family film directed by Stuart Raffill. This one follows a young boy in a wheelchair who befriends Mac, an alien separated from its family after a NASA mishap on Mars. What follows is a bizarre adventure packed with product placements, questionable logic, and unintentional comedy. We break down the film’s surreal narrative, its blatant E.T. rip-off elements, and the over-the-top marketing for McDo...
Feb 16, 2025•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re going back to 1989 with the action-comedy Tango & Cash , starring Sylvester Stallone and Kurt Russell. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky (and a few others), this one follows two rival LAPD cops who get framed for a crime they didn’t commit. To clear their names, they have to put their differences aside and take down the real villain. We break down the film’s mix of action and comedy, the chemistry between Stallone and Russell, and the chaotic producti...
Feb 09, 2025•21 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the 1987 Tales for All film The Great Land of Small , directed by Vojtěch Jasný. We follow two kids on a strange adventure through a magical forest, where they meet Fritz, a leprechaun-like creature, and face Slimo, a dark god who thrives on chaos. This episode, we break down the film’s bizarre mix of fairy tale elements and its uniquely Canadian twist. It’s often compared to The NeverEnding Story , but we look at how it carves out its own q...
Feb 02, 2025•20 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a ride back to the 90s with Drive (1997). Don’t confuse it with the 2011 film—this one stars Mark Dacascos as Toby Wong, a prototype enhanced human on the run from Chinese hitmen. Along the way, he teams up with a dreadlocked bystander played by Kadeem Hardison. Directed by Steve Wang ( Guyver 2: Dark Hero ), Drive blends American and Hong Kong action styles into a fast-paced, quirky adventure. While it might not have the name recognition of its ...
Jan 12, 2025•21 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! We’re back with another episode, diving into the 1984 Canadian drama The Dog Who Stopped the War ( La Guerre des Tuques ). This is the first official entry in the Tales for All series, following our looks at The Christmas Martian and The Peanut Butter Solution . This time, we’re talking about a group of kids waging an epic imaginary winter war, complete with snowball fights and a massive snow fort. Set in a Quebec winter, the film blends playful antics with deeper theme...
Dec 29, 2024•24 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! We’re back with a festive bonus episode, diving into the quirky holiday film Le Marchand de Noël —better known as The Christmas Martian . This 1971 Canadian oddity is often seen as the unofficial start of the Tales for All series, mixing extraterrestrial antics with holiday cheer. In this episode, we talk about the story of Pooh Flower, a Martian who lands in a small Quebec town, befriends some local kids, and stirs up chaos among their parents. With its strange but cha...
Dec 25, 2024•23 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! We’re back with a deep dive into Strike Commando (1987), an Italian action film directed by Bruno Mattei. This is 80s action at its finest, with Reb Brown starring as a soldier in Vietnam caught in a story of betrayal and explosive revenge. This episode, we’re talking about everything that makes Strike Commando a cult favourite—over-the-top action, its unapologetic homage to Rambo: First Blood Part II , and the distinct touch of Italian filmmaking. From wild explosions ...
Dec 22, 2024•19 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! We’re back with yet another Bonus Feature. This week, we’re talking about Death Machine (1994), a cyberpunk horror film and the directorial debut of Stephen Norrington, who later went on to make Blade . This one’s packed with 90s action, horror, and some dark humour. The story follows a corporation under siege by its own deadly creation—a lethal machine designed by a mad genius played by Brad Dourif. If you’re a fan of Easter eggs, the character names nod to genre legen...
Dec 15, 2024•29 min
Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! JD and Randy are back this week to delve into the 1988 horror sequel Phantasm 2 , directed by Don Coscarelli. This long-awaited follow-up to the 1979 cult classic Phantasm stars James Le Gros, Reggie Bannister, and Angus Scrimm as the iconic Tall Man. In Phantasm 2 , Mike, freshly released from a psychiatric hospital, teams up with Reggie to confront the sinister Tall Man, who continues his grim work of harvesting bodies. The film promises more action and a clearer narr...
Dec 08, 2024•28 min
Cannon Cruisers fans, JD and Randy are back with an all new Bonus Feature! This time, we're talking about Tremors 2: Aftershocks (1996), the Western comedy horror sequel to the cult hit Tremors . Directed by S.S. Wilson, it stars Fred Ward, Christopher Garten, Michael Gross, and Helen Shaver. In Aftershocks , Earl Bassett (Ward) returns to hunt Graboids terrorizing a Mexican oil plantation. But these creatures have evolved into something far worse. The film mixes humor, action, and unexpected tw...
Dec 01, 2024•27 min
