Lady Terminator

Director: H. Tjut Djalil H. Tjut Djalil

Overview

"For movie lovers who prefer that their entertainment come with a healthy dose of the outrageous and unexpected, it just doesn't get much better than Mondo Macabro. As if bringing such little-seen exploitation gems as Dangerous Seductress and Aswang to DVD wasn't enough, Mondo Macabro continues to consistently impress by packing their releases full of fun and informative bonus materials -- and their release of Lady Terminator is no exception. Presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen, the image is pretty solid despite some notable artifacting in the darker scenes and an occasional softness. To deride Mondo Macabro for a few minor image issues after all of their efforts to bring such bizarre gems to DVD really would be unfair, and with the inclusion here of not only an anamorphic transfer but some truly insightful bonus materials, the good certainly outweighs the bad. Audio is presented in English Dolby Digital Stereo and offers a clean mix of vocals, endless gunfire, and a classic '80s synth soundtrack. For those who might be interested in learning a bit more about Indonesian exploitation, Mondo Macabro has also included an insightful documentary featuring interviews with some of the region's best-known filmmakers. In addition to exploring the Indonesian film boom of the 1980s, this featurette also reveals the myths and legends that influenced the features and offers extensive interviews with director H. Tjut Djalil, Parkit Films producer Raam Punjabi, and The Warrior star Barry Prima. Text pages go into even greater detail by discussing not only the history of Indonesian horror and exploitation, but by also detailing the ""Legend of the South Sea Queen"" -- the mythical inspiration for Lady Terminator. A stills gallery details the international advertising campaign (offering posters under the alternate title Nasty Hunter), and alternate scenes offer less explicit takes that were shot to ensure successful export to less permissive regions. In addition to a trailer and previews for other Mondo Macabro releases, Lady Terminator also includes a filmography for director Djalil."

Product Details

Release Date:	09/28/2004
UPC:	0843276010898
Original Release:	1989
Rating:	NR
Source:	Mondo Macabro
Region Code:	A
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:22:00
Sales rank:	19,083

Special Features

Brand-new anamorphic transfer; Documentary on Indonesian exploitica; Production notes and filmographies; Alternate scenes; Trailer; Mondo Macabro previews

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Christopher Hart	Actor
Joseph McGlynn	Actor
Claudia Rademaker	Erica
Barbara Constable	Lady Terminator

Technical Credits

H. Tjut Djalil	Director
Raam Soraya	Producer

Editorial Reviews

A bald-faced copy of Terminator mixed with bizarre Oriental legends and squirming sexual violence, this Indonesian oddity scores high for insane action and impressive chutzpah. After the prologue fills us in on the story of the evil Queen and the possession of Tania ("I'm not a lady, I'm an anthropologist!") is complete, the rest of Lady Terminator is pure plagiarism, right down to reproducing some of Terminator's scenes and dialogue. It's a rip-off on the cheap, as well, with certain sequences being used twice in order to bulk up running time. Luckily, the whole mess is just weird enough to work, blending Eastern and Western influences together into something far greater than its original intent. Make no mistake; this is nothing more than a cynical cash-in packed with as much nudity, explosions and blood squibs as possible, but fans of outlaw cinema will be thrilled by the sick surrealism on screen and the outrageous chicanery at work behind the scenes.