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Closely adapted from the acclaimed novella by Harlan Ellison, this postapocalyptic black comedy has emerged as a cult favorite since its release in 1975, when Don Johnson was a relative unknown and still years away from TV stardom on Miami Vice. Here Johnson plays a young, libidinous loner named Vic who roams the postnuclear wasteland with his loyal dog, Blood, a remarkable hound with keen intelligence and the ability to telepathically communicate with his less-intelligent master. It's survival of the fittest, so food and sex are Vic's highest priorities, and he gets plenty of both when recruited into a mysterious underground society in desperate need of young fertile males. While Blood must fend for himself on the unfriendly surface, Vic realizes that he's an exploited prisoner and must escape to return to the canine friend he left behind. Thanks in large part to the sly wit of Blood (whose sarcastic voice is splendidly provided by Tim McIntire), this clever and disturbing film readily earns its lasting reputation as a low-budget classic, and features a funny yet chilling supporting role for Jason Robards Jr. --Jeff Shannon

I saw this a few weeks ago on NF's Instant viewing. It was indeed weird.

Please is this another type of Mad Max? Thanks

No, the only similarity is that in Mad Max II, Water World, & this film, in a post-apocalyptic world, the guy walks into a city and finds himself a prisoner, rather than a guest. Then, he must escape; in MMII & WW, he somehow convinces his captors that he can help them fight the attackers. However, here, there are no attackers.

"jeffbert" wrote:No, the only similarity is that in Mad Max II, Water World, & this film, in a post-apocalyptic world, the guy walks into a city and finds himself a prisoner, rather than a guest. Then, he must escape; in MMII & WW, he somehow convinces his captors that he can help them fight the attackers. However, here, there are no attackers.

WHAT?

Jeffbert....
The movie begins with an attack...
A clear Revelation 17-18 allegory... The film is Apocalyptic. Harlan is a lier... To be seen lying.
The film is clearly based on what it's based on.

"cybotron" wrote:[QUOTE=jeffbert;78299]No, the only similarity is that in Mad Max II, Water World, & this film, in a post-apocalyptic world, the guy walks into a city and finds himself a prisoner, rather than a guest. Then, he must escape; in MMII & WW, he somehow convinces his captors that he can help them fight the attackers. However, here, there are no attackers.

WHAT?

Jeffbert....
The movie begins with an attack...
A clear Revelation 17-18 allegory... The film is Apocalyptic. Harlan is a lier... To be seen lying.
The film is clearly based on what it's based on.[/QUOTE]
I should have been more specific; I know there were attacks, but I do not recall any outside force attacking the underground city. I admit, I was no really paying a whole lot of attention when I last viewed this film, but the only similarity I recall is as I said.

Hi- I love the song, from "Madmax beyond Thunderdome", i think that is the movie's name. I think the song was called, "We don't need no Heroes".
Thanks, praying you all the best, your friend Toni

"tonigirl1000" wrote:Hi- I love the song, from "Madmax beyond Thunderdome", i think that is the movie's name. I think the song was called, "We don't need no Heroes".
Thanks, praying you all the best, your friend Toni

Fortunately Max ignored the silly fem bot matriarch diatribe and saved the day and set the children of Apocalypse free from the evil matriarch...

Thanks i glad he did, sorry she was doing the children wrong.