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I Luv employee CRAM has a bit to say about the David Prior stinker Night Wars. Night Wars (1988)
As far as I am concerned, David Prior defined late 80's straight-to-VHS action – with the help of his brother Ted and everyone else at Action International Pictures (“AIP” – not to be confused with API; you know, the legitimate production company).
Prior has made some truly ridiculous films, most well-known for 1987's Deadly Prey, the film where Brother Teddy P chops dude's arm off then beats him to death with it, and features one-liners like, “You're dead.” Deadly Prey's absurd, but call me crazy, I think Night Wars is even sillier. Though David doesn't lean on Ted for this one, he does bring in heavy-hitter, Dan Haggerty (of Elves fame – that movie with only one Elf). And together, the two make a Vietnam flashback cluster-fuck for the ages.
The story is about two Vietnam vets (the most common Prior protagonist) who dream about their MIA war buddy. The two soon realize their “dreams” are actually happening, so they hatch a crazy plan to save their fallen partner. After buying a crap-ton of weapons, they prepare to go back to 'Nam; but this time, the rules of scientific logic need not apply.
The film has incredible dialogue and interactions, awkward costuming choices, and just an odd sense of tone. Aping the success of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and the aging Vietnam veterans, Night Wars is a sight to behold, and a great example of the crazy shit that comes from the mind of David A. Prior.
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