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The Cannon Cruisers

The Cannon Cruisers

Cannon Cruisers takes you through the Cannon Films catalogue and beyond. JD and Randy cover over 400 films and growing, from the 70s through today, including Cannon"s 80s golden age with stars like Charles Bronson, Chuck Norris, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and Sylvester Stallone in films like Death Wish II, Enter the Ninja, Bloodsport, Cobra, and Over the Top. Explore the ninja craze, martial arts mayhem, slasher franchises like Halloween and Friday the 13th, plus the V/H/S series. New episodes released

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00:24:50

Tremors 3 (2001)

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2025/07/20

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re heading back to Perfection, Nevada with Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001), directed by Brent Maddock. Michael Gross returns as Bert Gummer, now facing a new Graboid evolution known as the Ass Blasters. This direct-to-video sequel takes the franchise in some strange and unexpected directions.We dig into the film’s mix of practical effects and early 2000s CGI, the returning cast, and how it juggles humour and horror. From callbacks to the original to new

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00:24:42

Best of the Best 2 (1992)

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2025/07/13

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re stepping into the underground fight scene with Best of the Best 2 (1993), directed by Robert Radler. Eric Roberts, Philip Rhee, and Christopher Penn return, but this time the sports drama takes a hard turn into revenge territory, with a no-rules tournament and a brutal new villain to face.We talk about the shift in tone, the intense fight scenes, and the sequel’s more violent edge. From missing characters to surprise turns, Best of the Best 2 separates

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00:24:40

Critters 2 (1988)

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2025/07/06

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re hopping back into the chaos with Critters 2: The Main Course (1988), directed by Mick Garris. Set two years after the original, the story returns to Grover’s Bend just in time for Easter, as a batch of leftover critter eggs hatches and unleashes another round of small-scale terror.We talk returning cast members, the film’s mix of horror and comedy, and the creative effects work from the Chiodo Brothers. With a surprisingly high body count for a PG-13 film

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00:30:01

Troll 2 (1990)

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2025/06/29

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the infamous cult oddity Troll 2 (1990), directed by Claudio Fragasso. Despite the title, there are no trolls—just vegetarian goblins, a ghostly grandpa, and a kid trying to stop his family from becoming plant food in the town of Nilbog. Yes, it’s just “goblin” spelled backward.We break down the awkward dialogue, head-scratching plot, and legendary moments that helped Troll 2 earn its “so bad it’s good” status. From “They’re eating her!” to

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00:24:53

Trancers 2 (1991)

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2025/06/22

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re plunging into Trancers II: The Return of Jack Deth (1991), directed by Charles Band. Picking up six years after the original, we find Jack Deth (Tim Thomerson) facing a time-twisting mess—killer Trancers, corrupt future cops, and yes, two wives from different timelines. It’s as delightfully messy as it sounds.We talk familiar cast and new faces, the sequel’s action-packed beats, and its tangled plot that tries to balance time travel and humor. There’s

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00:22:01

Gorgo (1961)

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2025/06/15

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re trudging through the murky waters of Gorgo (1961), a British kaiju film directed by Eugène Lourié. The story follows a young sea monster captured by treasure hunters and hauled to London for profit, only for its towering mother to come crashing through the city to get it back. Sound familiar? It should.We break down the film’s clear nods to Godzilla, its flat characters, and the repetitive pacing that drags despite the short runtime. Still, we take a look

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00:17:25

Razorback (1984)

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2025/06/08

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a wild ride through Razorback (1984), an Australian horror film directed by Russell Mulcahy. It opens with a giant wild boar crashing through a house and only gets weirder from there. The story follows a man out for answers after his fiancée, an American wildlife reporter, is killed by the beast, dragging him into a world of local madness and outback horror.We talk about the film’s standout visuals, eerie sound design, and how it draws comparisons to

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00:21:56

Lieutenant Jangles (2017)

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2025/06/01

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the absurd world of Lieutenant Jangles (2018), an Australian send-up of 1980s cop movies that’s loud, crude, and completely over-the-top. Matt Dickey stars as the foul-mouthed Lieutenant Jangles, who blasts his way through crime, chaos, and more than a few groin shots in a film packed with low-budget mayhem and nonstop vulgarity.We take a look at the film’s commitment to juvenile humour, its action-packed set pieces, and the odd charm that keeps

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00:21:31

Turbo Kid (2015)

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2025/05/25

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re blasting through Turbo Kid (2015), a post-apocalyptic action-adventure directed by the trio known as RKSS. Set in the wastelands of 1997, the film follows a comic book-obsessed teen who takes on the identity of his favourite hero to survive brutal warlords, deadly traps, and buckets of gore, all while riding a BMX bike.We dive into the film’s lo-fi charm, practical effects, and heavy 80s influence. With solid performances from Munro Chambers, Laurence

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00:23:02

Real Genius (1985)

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2025/05/18

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into Real Genius (1985), a sci-fi comedy directed by Martha Coolidge and starring a young Val Kilmer as Chris Knight—a laid-back genius caught up in a military-funded laser project. As he and his fellow students juggle college life and high-stakes science, they uncover a plot that forces them to fight back with brains and a bit of mischief.We break down the film’s offbeat humour, memorable characters, and the way it blends teen comedy with Cold War

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00:23:57

Batteries Not Included (1987)

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2025/05/11

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a look at Batteries Not Included (1987), a sci-fi comedy-drama directed by Matthew Robbins and produced by Steven Spielberg. The film follows a group of elderly tenants trying to save their building from demolition—until a few tiny flying robots show up to help. It’s part urban drama, part whimsical fantasy, and very much a product of its time.With performances from Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, and Elizabeth Peña, we break down the film’s slow pacing,

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00:20:43

VFW (2019)

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2025/05/04

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into VFW (2019), a gritty action splatter film directed by Joe Begos. Set in a rundown veterans’ hall, the story follows a group of war vets forced to fight off a gang of violent drug addicts trying to recover stolen contraband. With Stephen Lang, William Sadler, and Martin Kove leading the charge, the film delivers blood, tension, and no shortage of broken bones.We get into the film’s throwback style, its use of practical effects, and the strong

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00:21:08

Amanda and the Alien (1995)

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2025/04/27

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re exploring Amanda and the Alien (1995), also known as Alien Love, a made-for-cable sci-fi comedy based on a short story by Robert Silverberg. J.D. and Randy take a look at this oddball story about a shape-shifting alien on the run and the young woman who decides to help it, with a cast that includes Nicole Eggert, Michael Dorn, and Stacey Keach.We talk about the film’s predictable story, the strange character dynamics, and the low-budget effects that add a

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00:24:00

Short Circuit (1986)

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2025/04/20

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into the 1986 sci-fi comedy Short Circuit, directed by John Badham. The story follows Number Five, a military robot who gets struck by lightning, gains sentience, and escapes into the real world. With Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy, and Tim Blaney voicing Johnny Five, this one mixes 80s charm, humour, and just a bit of existential pondering.We talk about the film’s practical effects, its take on artificial intelligence, and the pop culture flavour

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00:24:00

The Skateboard Kid 2 (1994)

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2025/04/13

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into The Skateboard Kid 2 (1994), the sequel that somehow ups the weirdness with an alien skateboard and a plot that barely holds together. This time, it’s about a kid named Sammy who gets a flying skateboard from space and tries to win a local skate competition—because why not?We break down the film’s baffling story choices, odd character interactions, and moments that left us scratching our heads. From awkward age gaps to logic-defying twists, this

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00:27:30

Top Secret (1984)

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2025/04/06

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re taking a wild ride through Top Secret! (1984), a chaotic spoof from the Zucker Brothers that mashes Cold War spy tropes with 1950s rock musicals. Val Kilmer makes his film debut as Nick Rivers, a rock star who stumbles into a plot involving a kidnapped scientist and an underground resistance in East Germany.We talk about the film’s genre mashup, its ridiculous musical numbers, and the offbeat humour that sets it apart from other parodies of the time. It’s

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00:28:32

The French Connection (1971)

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2025/03/30

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re cruising through The French Connection (1971), the gritty neo-noir thriller directed by William Friedkin. Gene Hackman stars as Popeye Doyle, a relentless narcotics cop navigating the dangerous streets of 1970s New York. It's a tense, street-level look at crime, obsession, and moral ambiguity.We break down the film’s legendary car chase, the grim feel of Fear City, and the messy, complicated characters that drive the story. We also dig into its impact

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00:21:51

The Skateboard Kid (1993)

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2025/03/23

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re looking at The Skateboard Kid (1993), a family comedy about Zach Tyler, a kid who’s adjusting to life in a new town. With help from a magical talking skateboard—voiced by Dom DeLuise—Zach deals with bullies and stumbles into a treasure hunt full of odd misadventures.We break down the film’s strange premise, its low-budget effects, and some of the more questionable plot points, like the sudden romance between Zach’s dad and the neighbour, and the

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00:35:55

Cube (1997)

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2025/03/16

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re diving into Cube (1997), a Canadian indie sci-fi thriller that traps seven strangers in a deadly maze of rooms rigged with lethal traps. Directed by Vincenzo Natali and made on a tiny $350,000 budget, this cult classic stands out for its tense atmosphere and unique premise.We get into the film’s claustrophobic setting, sharp character dynamics, and the hidden meaning behind the characters’ prison-inspired names. From the clever use of numbers to the

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00:24:00

Grizzly 2: Revenge (2020)

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2025/03/09

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week, we’re trudging through Grizzly 2: Revenge (2020), a film that spent 27 years in limbo before finally being released. Featuring blink-and-you’ll-miss-them early roles from George Clooney, Laura Dern, and Charlie Sheen, this bizarre sequel to the 1976 original blends horror with concert footage in a way that barely holds together.We break down the film’s messy plot—vengeful grizzly, nature poachers, and a rock concert in the woods—while tackling its disjointed

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