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Aftershock

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Aftershock (1990)
  • Action
  • Sci-Fi
An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.
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  • Director
    • Frank Harris
  • Writer
    • Michael Standing
  • Stars
    • James Lew
    • Michael Standing
    • Elizabeth Kaitan
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  • Director
    • Frank Harris
  • Writer
    • Michael Standing
  • Stars
    • James Lew
    • Michael Standing
    • Elizabeth Kaitan
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    • 11User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
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    Aftershock (1990)
    Aftershock (1990)
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    James Lew
    James Lew
    • Mr. Jamesas Mr. James
    Michael Standing
    Michael Standing
    • Gruberas Gruber
    Elizabeth Kaitan
    Elizabeth Kaitan
    • Sabinaas Sabina
    Jay Roberts Jr.
    • Willieas Willie
    Chris DeRose
    • Brandtas Brandt
    John Saxon
    John Saxon
    • Oliver Quinnas Oliver Quinn
    Deanna Oliver
    • Danceras Dancer
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Hank Franklinas Hank Franklin
    Matthias Hues
    Matthias Hues
    • Cassidyas Cassidy
    Michael Berryman
    Michael Berryman
    • Queenas Queen
    Chuck Jeffreys
    Chuck Jeffreys
    • Danny Girrardas Danny Girrard
    Christopher Mitchum
    Christopher Mitchum
    • Col. Slateras Col. Slater
    Richard Lynch
    Richard Lynch
    • Commander Easternas Commander Eastern
    Julie Woodside
    • Female Rebelas Female Rebel
    Ron Althoff
    • Paramilitary #1as Paramilitary #1
    Pat McGroarty
    • Paramilitary #2as Paramilitary #2
    Claudia Wick
    • Big Sisteras Big Sister
    • (voice)
    Bob Schott
    Bob Schott
    • Queen's opponentas Queen's opponent
    • Director
      • Frank Harris
    • Writer
      • Michael Standing
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    1/10
    Absolute Schlock! I loved it!
    You'd think with actors like Christopher Mitchum, Richard Lynch, and Michael Berryman in the film the director would actually use them. I should know better! It's a crappy B-movie, duh!

    This movie, as all B-movies, has a convoluted plot, but this one has a twist. (Wait they all do...) It's a tragic post-apocalyptic story with an alien/dumb-blonde that comes to learn how our peaceful planet works the way it does. (It's post-apocalyptic, it's not peaceful!)

    Along the way there's a hint of buddy movie with Jay Roberts Jr. and Chuck Jeffreys as Willie and Danny. Jeffreys I think is going for Eddie Murphy but comes up way short.

    Then there's some bounty hunter who has a difficulties with his job. "Maybe I'm getting soft," he says. (He carries a six-shooter that shoots 8 bullets. Hmmm...)

    Throw in Michael Berryman as Queen, the cross-dressing mutant, and Matthias Hues as his Conan-esque sidekick and you've made for one messed up movie.

    Superb! A tough viewing even for those that enjoy B-movies. That's what makes them so great!
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    • Mike_Danton
    • Nov 16, 2002

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    • Release date
      • April 7, 1990 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • After Shock
    • Filming locations
      • California Steel Industries - 14000 San Bernardino Avenue, Fontana, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Group/Bonaire Films
      • Spectrum Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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