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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0014381003321
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Image Entertainment
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Image Entertainment
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 16, 2004
Running Time: 146 minutes
Sales Rank: 98971
Studio: Image Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: 1964-02
Editorial Review:
Description:
War is hell -- especially if you're a G.I. suffering from Shell Shock! Bonked on the head during the Battle of Bronson Canyon, Johnny Wade is ready to crack. But that doesn't stop rotten Sgt. Rance from sending Wade out to capture a German ammo dump which results in Johnny having a complete mental breakdown: 'Sure a psycho, ain't he?' Though everyone realizes Johnny needs medical help -- especially since he's throwing himself around his tent like it was a padded cell -- Rance thinks it would be more amusing if crazy Johnny was running loose in German territory. Sure enough, Rance helps Johnny 'escape,' and wacky Wade is soon racing around Italy with no idea of what planet he's on!. Directed with brisk efficiency by exploitation vet John Patrick Hayes (Grave of the Vampire), here's a fun little low-budget war epic in which the Hollywood Hills pass for 1943 Italy! Plus: All that's left after the Battle of Blood Island are gloating Japanese and a beach littered with dead G.I.'s. But two of the 'dead' aren't: Moe is just playing possum while Ken is alive but seriously wounded. Essentially strangers, the two must learn to work together, elude the enemy, and somehow survive -- despite an unwelcome explosion of some old-fashioned American bigotry.... Shot in Cuba back-to-back with Last Woman on Earth and Creature from the Haunted Sea, pay attention to the G.I. barking orders at the end and you'll spot executive producer Roger Corman, no doubt playing a part to stretch a buck!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A pair of mismatched WWII B-Movies with fascinating short subjects
I had not thought of their being World War II exploitation films, but then again this double-feature from the friendly folks at Something Weird Video would more rightly be considered B-movies since you really do not get blood and gore, while the sex stuff consists of girls for speak Italian or dance around in a bath towel. The 1964 film "Shell Shock" is set in Italy during WWII, where Johnny Wade (Carl Crow) goes from war hero to shell shock victim. His friend, Gil Evans (Frank Leo) knows there ... Read More
Rating: - Weak Films, Great Shorts
Both of the main features are weak and the 4 stars is solely due to the fascinating bonus shorts.
Shell Shock has an interesting set up, but it just fizzles out. It held my attention, but at the end I was left feeling like I could have spent my time better. Overall, it was like a weak episode of Combat.
Battle of Blood Island, on the other hand, was an utter chore to sit through. Early on in the film, all the Japanese troops commit suicide, so the two surviving US soldiers ... Read More
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