Brandon's Cult Movie Reviews: HIGHWAY TO HELL

[@almightyk11]

It's a shame this movie got screwed over. Visually it's good, the writing is decent, and it's definitely creative.

[@johnbockelie3899]

" You can't phone Hell, boy ". Love that line.

[@ariellakahan-harth8831]

The makeup on the demon pretending to be Rachel is actually really good.

[@jerobriggs6861]

The effects are actually quite good in this movie.

[@enriquejoseantequerasanche6180]

Saw this movie once as a kid and it stuck me as something "for adults" that I'd enjoy years later. I've searched for it but could only remember a couple scenes, thanks for making me rediscover this old gem.

[@tmrezzek5728]

SHOUT-OUT TO THE GREAT RICHARD FARNSWORTH AS THE GAS STATION ATTENDANT, HE NEVER GAVE A BAD PERFORMANCE, EVEN IN THIS!

[@Blisterdude123]

This is basically a really weird retelling of Orpheus and Eurydice.

[@graemesmith6721]

Except in that story Eurydice gets pulled back into the underworld when Orpheus loses his faith and looks back to see if she's following him. It's weird that they touched on that plot point in the movie but didn't really do anything with it.

[@Blisterdude123]

@@graemesmith6721 I don't think it's that weird. They weren't adapting it. But it's possible they decided to lift part of it. People do this sort of thing all the time in movies.

[@james-russellgause4735]

I'm sitting here going, "It's that Greek myth um..." and Blisterdude came through!

[@jeffumbach]

@@graemesmith6721 well they sort of did do something with it in that by accidentally looking back it summoned all those monsters. In the case of Orpheus he didn't know that Eurydice was behind him the entire time until he looked back just shy of the exit.

[@Raximus3000]

Well if it was a retelling of Izanagi and Izanami it would have been a horror story all the way, lol.

[@Trilaan]

This film was a "Trapped in VHS Hell" favorite of mine and I was very happy to learn Kino Lorber put it out on Blu-ray. I snatched it right up.

[@guillaumebabey4484]

The "don't look back" rule is based on the greek myth of Orpheus who got the right to bring back Eurydice, the woman he loved, from the underworld (Hades) on the condition he would not look back at her. Close to the exit, Orpheus was not hearing his fiancée anymore and turned back to make sure she was still there, and by doing so, she disappeared forever.

[@StCerberusEngel]

William Bailey And later, the story of Lott and his wife

[@davidwuhrer6704]

The way I heard it, Orpheus did hear Eurydice. She was complaining that he wouldn't look at her. She was right behind him. It makes sense either way.

[@phatmantv]

That demon gf had pretty good effects. I was slightly disturbed when Charlie saw Buffy's reflection.

[@darksideofthemoon488]

I saw this as a kid on HBO. It was part of some special Saturday Night theme about on the shelf action movies with big budgets, yet little or no theatrical releases like Class of 1999 and Stone Cold.

[@ricosuave3497]

Class of 1999: the substitute fucked little 12 year old me.

[@SUNSHINE-me8gz]

Most of us did I’m still trying to figure why is it something about the thousands that may have lived a streamlined life???

[@slippedknot2001]

Stone cold is so good

[@davidparrish1205]

3 years later, I doubt you'll see this comment, but you seemed to have missed the point in the bedroom scene where Charlie "killed" Hell Cop. That wasn't actually Hell Cop, but part of the illusion that made the demon woman look like Christie Swanson. It was all part of trying to trick Charlie.

[@namelessentity5851]

Brandon, just from what you have shown us, it looks like Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" that was done on a low rent slasher movie's budget, and it was directed by Mel Brooks.

[@RukoHanaji]

Oh man. I thought seeing this on cable in the early 90s was a fever dream.

[@markasimmons]

Cheers Brandon : saw this on VHS through a single malt induced haze some 25 years ago, and have been trying to remember it's title ever since.

[@kamilkolanda5144]

10:22 stop frame there...is that on the left Ben Stiller dressed as Genghis Khan? :)

[@Rando-Igno]

I know this is REALLY late but I think it was supposed to be Atilla the Hun

[@killbot1974]

This movie does exist! It wasn't just a hallucination. I knew it!

[@5kwattz]

I feel u!!!

[@dustins_gram]

It's on Amazon prime

[@jimhaverlock9784]

You know... As much as I love this kind of stuff, I have to admit that every once in a while I get pretty salty about the fact that no one is willing to give me a bunch of money to make some ridiculous movie that no one will remember in twenty years. I mean, I've got plenty of bad ideas.

[@PictureProductStudio]

I mean, you've got pretty good chances without the money. If things like Things managed to climb into some sort of notoriety bordering on following, you've got chances.

[@dubuyajay9964]

I know the feeling.

[@kennytaco4474]

Such a bingable channel Brandon. Please keep doing these. You got a new fan in me

[@kcsnipes]

Prob my fav movie from back in the day met kristy last year and hell cop actor and they signed my copy ! Kristy was my 1991+ crush

[@ThunderPaladin]

Saw this late night on a tv channel about 12-14 years back, and loved it. Glad you reviewed it. I think it's underrated.

[@Razorgeist]

3:25 Jokes aside I think the handcuffs are a nice unsettling touch sort of like coat hangers in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate factory"

[@justindenney-hall5875]

Good comparison !

[@SilverSurfer166]

Gilbert Gottfried as Hitler is worth the price of admission alone. What a great hidden gem.

[@TheVampirePredator]

Not as good as the dude with the Yiddish inflection in his voice complaining "They lose me after the bunker scene" in Blazing Saddles.

[@NetNerdy]

So, he apparently reprises his role in Historic Roasts

[@Bubbleskittymaster]

And the jerry Lewis in hell was a good one.

[@cartooncritique6625]

That was the main thing that I remembered about this movie. 😂

[@karazor-el6085]

What I found interesting (yes, I actually watched this weird thing once during a college Halloween party) was that some of the music was lifted from the much better movie MIRACLE MILE. Notably, during the final flight from Hell in the desert.

[@jiujennie]

I remember staying up late into the night with my grandma as a kid to just catch what rare movies played on the tv. This movie will forever be a part of my childhood along side with an alien movie. Lol

[@Jdsteele96]

I’ve been trying to remember the name of this movie for literal years. I can’t believe I finally found it because your awesome channel. Thank you

[@garlandraines1855]

I ran across this on a website after a night of drinking and started watching it for giggles and really enjoyed it. It was weird but fun! Another great review Brandon!

[@varanid9]

I remember this movie back in the VCR days. I kinda liked it. "If you're looking with something that has a little more Hollywood polish but is still out there...." perfect summary.

[@jetfire851]

This reminds me of another semi-forgotten cult classic that the studio couldn't market from the same time period, Freaked.

[@justindenney-hall5875]

I've seen that.

[@kamiinazo2133]

Macaroon any one?

[@djtripnosys]

Dem go in, dem neva gon com out mon.

[@oneinfinity9254]

I watched this movie so much as a kid thanks to my grandma. haha I love this old film thanks Brandon for all the work you put in making this video.

[@CD-Gaming]

Old man: "You can't phone hell" Brandon: "Duh! I know how hell works!" Me: "Yeah! Have you ever tried reaching Croyden?"

[@williamcrowe2576]

I kind of got the feeling that this was based loosely off of Dante's Inferno.

[@Stormkrow280]

William Crowe i got the story of orpheus and eurydice with the whole “Don’t look back” thing

[@Orlor]

Actually, I got vibes from a Alan Dean Foster novel I read years ago called "To the Vanishing Point". At one point in the novel, A family on a road trip through the Mojave wind up traveling down a highway to hell where their Winnebago breaks down and gets "Assistance" from a couple of Demon cops who then kidnap their daughter.

[@drewgehringer7813]

Yeah the don't look back thing is pretty clearly from Orpheus and Eurydice.

[@pathatfield2543]

Orlor I wonder which one came first.I hope no one's in a litigious mood.

[@Thekidsinafrica14]

Same here! I always thought that

[@1971chrismiller]

I found this one on VHS at Blockbuster back in the day and I'm glad someone's talking about it. it's such a cleverly odd movie and worth watching.

[@oldschoolmedia6484]

Looks like a better sequel than the last 10 hell raiser movies

[@christoffer9319]

What a blast from the past. I had this on vhs when I was a kid. I read about it first in Fangoria. Odd but enjoyable.

[@wstine79]

Kristy Swanson was also in The Chase opposite a PRE-WINNING Charlie Sheen.

[@stevereynolds5684]

Great movie, excellent sound track.

[@Seanatonin]

Both were in Ferris Bueller's Day off AND Hot Shots

[@darrenp428]

Nice reference

[@rickg8015]

wstine79 she hooked up with Henry Rollins after shooting The Chase.. Oh, she was also in Deadly Friend, where she gets a robot’s brain lol.

[@takkycat]

I love how the dog had ZERO reactions to the sword being stabbed into car.

[@The_Texorcist]

I remember seeing this in the early 90s on one of the cable channels (probably late night Cinemax) and being entranced by how batshit insane it is. It was like watching some persons fever dream. This is one of those sorts of movies that you wonder who at the studio signed off on this one and allowed them to have a reasonable budget… whoever you are good sir bless you.

[@wstine79]

What about "My Boyfriend's Back?" That was named after a song, but it wasn't really a rom-com but more of a horror comedy.

[@justindenney-hall5875]

I'd love to see brandon review that lol.

[@mikecinema7443]

“Highway to Hell” is one of my favorite B horror flicks. I pre-ordered it day 1 as soon as it was announced on Blu-Ray.

[@brycevo]

4:54 If he stopped at a Sinclair he may have been given a giant magic club and a Dinosaur. ... Damnit! Now I wanna watch that version!

[@SuperSwordman1]

I don't get it

[@TK199999]

I remember seeing this movie in high school one late night on HBO 3 I think and thinking this is a lot of fun. I saw it once and then never again, thanks for reminded me again of this film.

[@collectingonthecheap56353]

Strange movie, but somehow I can't stop watching it when I see it on TV.

[@LibraGamesUnlimited]

My impression was that they were both too young to marry without parental consent and that her father didn't like Charley because he was just a pizza delivery guy and he thought that Charley would never amount to anything.

[@elekinggudon3245]

Wow, never thought I'd see Ben Stiller AND Gilbert Godfrey in one of your reviews Brandon

[@PictureProductStudio]

I hope that Brandon does Never on Tuesday (1988) at some point. A similarly forgotten deep cut with a WTF plot and some out there cameos.

[@xkumanekox]

I can't believe I haven't heard of this one before! The whole movie feels perfectly early 90s-esque, so it really feels strangely nostalgic for me eventhough I never watched the movie. Speaking of early 90s b movies, can you review Samurai Cop next?

[@WordUnheard]

Richard Farnsworth always made a good movie so much better. Yeah, I said this is a good movie. That old man had the greatest voice.

[@johns1307]

I can classify this very easily. "Coming-of-age" It's almost like Satan forced them into hell to make them grow up before they embarked on the rest of their life, giving them the tenacity and wisdom to succeed. Fuckin weird way to make it into a movie though.

[@TheLambchopper]

I remember seeing this movie on tv late after midnight and thinking it was the trippiest thing Ive seen

[@jerobriggs6861]

Love this film. It's a good comedy, love story, action, and horror movie. It's also quite original. Another thing I love about it.

[@fendikye]

“Wait. Wouldn’t it be hot AS Hell?” Classic!

[@jantzenbruce2155]

I literally found out about this movie yesterday when I was seeing if CJ Graham had any other acting credits besides Jason. That is so weird.

[@geardog24]

Sergeant Hellcop does sound pretty badass.

[@HeyInternetErichere]

I honestly just watched this over the weekend. Such a fun movoe that I never get tired of. Nice mixture of cheese, creativity, and crap.

[@edaniels240]

Oh yeah, with that Ford Pinto, I definitely remember that film especially with scene of all VW Beetles racing down the highway

[@azythol]

Hey Brandon just gotta say how much I love your show! Love the movies! Love the humor! Keep it up man!

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

Damn... Kristi Swanson AND Lita Ford in the same movie.... HELL, yeah!!!!!

[@aaronb2334]

Was that the gorgeous blonde at the bunny ranch??

[@willtheangrydudeist9120]

@@aaronb2334 That's correct

[@1971chrismiller]

I'm just glad someone else remembered this movie, I rented on VHS from Blockbuster back in the day and I loved it. Then I couldn't find it afterwards, I thought I dreamt the whole movie.

[@adiraiju9336]

2:28 "Charlie... not in a Ford Pinto." Why not? You'll have a blast!

[@CanItAlready]

Adiraiju LOL

[@donporr9379]

I loved this movie. Could never find it though. Thanks for reminding me about how cool it really is.

[@mst3KGf]

This is like a very weird version of the old Greek myth of Orpheus.

[@DeepEye1994]

God, this looks very similar to how Hell appears in the Dylan Dog comics.

[@geardog24]

So Hell is located in Phoenix, Arizona?

[@azythol]

I mean where else would it be? Nebraska

[@skylx0812]

The home of Wallace & Ladmo? And the Ladmo bag? I think not. Besides if Loretta Lynch can hotfoot it across one of our sweltering tarmacs while dashing to meet Clinton in his plane it can't be all that bad. .....wait. Okay, but even still. Stevie Nicks is from here! ......wait

[@raymondleggs5508]

Chad lowe, the original Ryan Gosling

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

Hellcop is basically Maniac Cop with another name.

[@robertosorianocabrera5008]

He's like a mix of Maniac Cop and Pinhead

[@wimvanderstraeten6521]

Hellcop should get his own spin-off movie.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Coming soon: Hellcop vs. Doomguy

[@shonuff7612]

He didn't bring up that the story is a re imagined version of a Greek mythology tale. Orpheus and Eurydice

[@FabricFool]

Has anybody mentioned Stand By Me yet? Also not so much a rom-com, so doesn’t fit ur list... you’re amazing, Brandon. Keep em coming!

[@JosephXFS]

Stand By Me? With Corey Feldman?? I wouldn't call that a cult movie more than an 80s classic movie and based of a Stephen King novel it's fairly well known. Not really a cult movie

[@dackjaniels4205]

Love these reviews man keep en coming!!!

[@timothywitham6185]

This movie is one of those movies that should have made it big but didn't this film has it all action a mix of sci-fi horror some comedy mixed in and an entertaining original storyline this film doesn't get enough credit definitely a memorable movie that is a true cult classic as far as I am concerned and had decent special effects considering it came out in the early 90s

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

This is quite a strange movie indeed but seems fun to watch.

[@jerobriggs6861]

It is. Love this movie.

[@daphne4983]

It's a great movie!

[@UntitledShowwithBobandPat]

I can no idea what the guy in the casino is saying. “Hammer, nah, give it a year” I tried turning on the CC and it gave me nothing.

[@graemesmith6721]

He said: "Hoffa? Nah, Jimmy ain't here," a reference to union leader Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared in 1975 and whose body has never been found.

[@bouillonjules2]

Very similar to "Desperation", written by Stephen King and published in 1996. It was later made into a 2006 film and starring Ron Perlman playing a psycho, possessed cop who goes around killing people and taking victims back to the local police station, somewhere off the deserted highway in Nevada. It does have supernatural elements to it aswell. What's the thing with the big birds that appear when he summons them to torment and kill? his victims?!! Mostly though, I think he just goes around randomly shooting innocent drivers who dare to drive on HIS highway!!

[@melasauce9943]

Did that actor who played the old man also played sheriff from Misery?

[@rosselliswilkinson]

Yes it is Richard Farnsworth.He was in the Straight Story,Into The Night and many others.He started as a stunt man in the 1940s and became an actor in the 1970s.

[@jefferypeterson3849]

I thought I saw this movie as a child, but wasn't sure it was real till now. Thank you

[@snorpenbass4196]

I saw this on late night cable in the late 90's. Nice to hear the background to why it was so unknown.

[@garrick3727]

Only a few thousand people saw this in the movie theater, and it was obscure on VHS, so I think what cult following this has must come from cable. Bizarre that it had some reasonably big names in it, yet garnered zero attention.

[@randypanthegoatboy7114]

Dude, the lead biker is Larry from The Stand!

[@DiarraHarris]

Useless info alert: Hell is roughly 68 miles from Detroit.

[@symbiotegod2069]

@Kyros Droztamyr everywhere is better then Detroit

[@brennabrodbeck5183]

Funny though that Hell does freeze over for about 4 1/2 months a year

[@MotH_V01D]

Doesn't surprise me.

[@9nineofdiamonds]

So close just by 1 damn mile

[@miafillene4396]

I thought it was Detroit?

[@michaelbarlow9619]

It’s like if Roger corman direct Big trouble in Little China.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

Technically, James Elroy wrote "L.A. Confidential." Brian Hegeland merely adapted it as a screenplay.

[@Sandlot1992]

not to mention that the film itself was Directed by the Director of Drop Dead Fred himself, Ate De Jong!

[@chaddixon3973]

I remember this on the the shelf at the video store. Shoulda rented it back then. Its awesome!

[@Scatscar1985]

I saw this on video in the '90s and thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@doujinloverXD]

I saw this on Comet, which I think may be scheduled by Brandon as it shows a ton of the movies he reviews.

[@vizthex]

man these thumbnails remind me of Nostalgia Critic, back when he was good

[@garethspotfur1]

one of the funniest jokes to me, is that the good intentions paving company is literally that. a nurse that unplugged a terminal patient, ground into asphalt tar. :)

[@DamnedSilly]

I think this got most of it's exposure as cable filler. It's just missing something... some stand-out element.

[@Maswartz226]

Some ideas for you to review: (and yes I know he only takes requests from patreon sponsors) White Fire Space Thunder Kids Order of the Black Eagle (trust me) Shin: Kamen Rider Prologue {Not a bad movie, just want to see you review it}

[@skylergulley3949]

If he does do Kamen Rider, he needs to do the history of it so people who aren't familiar with the franchise to understand what is and what makes Shin so different and strange.

[@stefancarlsson9926]

Finally i know the name of this movie, been looking for it for years now. Saw it a late night tv 15-20 years ago and forgot the title of the film. Fun and entertaining movie from what i remember.

[@Doctor_Odin]

It seems to be a modern parody retelling of the story of Orpheus

[@t.andrewhanes872]

This looks awesome. I’ve seen so many of the movies you’ve done it’s great to find something I’ve never heard of. Kudos!

[@brycevo]

Does this movie actually have the song it's named after? No? Damn it...

[@MrLandry2010]

Gilbert Gottfried as Hitler. 😂😂😂

[@Lucky_Chase]

Weird how Satan looks a lot like Will Ferrell

[@dankolle]

What no "title drop" at 4:10? :)

[@jaret19]

Can you do a review of Chuck Norris's movie 'Hellbound'? I think that it is an entertaining film to watch with its mix of action, horror, and some comedy.

[@brianheim9400]

I rented this on VHS when it came out, I liked it when I was a kid

[@vileguy1979]

LITA FORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KISS ME DEADLY !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@riteousrighthand6144]

That Kristy Swanson though!!!

[@MrThankman360]

Beautiful and politically smart....

[@7superdaimajin]

@Cas van der Wal Ah, boo hoo. Go post on Vox.

[@thebible4484]

@@7superdaimajin lol she's not going to fuck you

[@stewartbladensb]

@1:35 the arcade game the cop is playing is called Chase HQ.

[@The80sWolf_]

Saw it when I was around 13 yo. I must rewatch it once more xD

[@alexstockwell4349]

9:42: Does anyone know what the guy on the phone says here that Brandon thinks is so funny? I tried watching that part with closed captioning, and even that didn't know.