ROBO WARRIORS (1996)
Label: Vinegar Syndrome Archive (VSA)
Region Code: Region A
Rating: Unrated
Duration: 93 Minutes 23 Seconds
Audio: English DTS-HD MA 2.0 Stereo with Optional English Subtitles
Video: 1080p HD Widescreen (1.85:1)
Director: Ian Barry
Starring: James Remar, Kyle Howard, James Tolkan, James Lew, Dennis Creaghan
It is the year 2036, and Earth is under harsh occupation by a reptilian alien race called the Teridaxx. Years before, all interplanetary warfare was reduced to a faceoff between two thirty-story-tall gladiator robots, each piloted by a single fighter. One of those fighters, a Robo Warrior from Earth, once upon a time, fought back against these invaders. But these are just dusty old stories, told by Charlie to his twelve-year-old grandson Zach, as the Teridaxx have eliminated all but one final Robo Warrior, Ray Gibson, who has been in hiding for years. Zach sets out on a perilous mission to find Gibson and the mythic Earth Bot, which is humankind's final chance to free itself from the cruel Teridaxx and once again control its own destiny.
Based on characters originally penned by the legendary Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) a decade earlier, ROBO WARRIORS is a standout piece of futuristic sci-fi-adventure from the 90s era of direct-to-video weirdness, which takes full advantage of the excellent special effects by Stargate Films, as well as expertly choreographed martial-arts action scenes. Shot in the Philippines by prolific television director Ian Barry (The Chain Reaction), the film features James Remar (The Warriors), James Tolkan (Back to the Future), and James Lew, a prolific actor and stuntman (Big Trouble in Little China). VSA is excited to reboot this mechanized mission for you, newly restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive and packed with fresh interviews with its key creators.
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Audio/Video:
- Scanned and restored in 2K from its 35mm interpositive
- Audio Commentary with cinematographer John Stokes, moderated by film critic Walter Chaw
- "The Footsteps of Giants" (42:33) - a new making-of doc featuring interviews with director Ian Barry, producer Loucas - George, VFX supervisor Sam Nicholson, and cinematographer John Stokes
- Double-sided Poster
- Reversible Wrap
Robo Warriors - The Final Word:
Screenshots from the VSA Bu-ray:
