Exploring Retribution - The Forgotten Supernatural Revenge Thriller

IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS - '80s HORROR DOC
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GoodBadFlicks looks into the history of a sadly overlooked horror thriller. Directed by Guy Magar.
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[@sedevacante6591]

This made me feel actually genuinely sad for the lead actor and director.

[@idahomike4254]

Not only has Hoyt Axton made wonderful contributions to music and acting, his mom Mae co-wrote Heartbreak Hotel for Elvis Presley. Wrap your heads around that.

[@athenscityriders8470]

Expolring series! My favorite!!! Good job GBF!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@switchbladeshinobi650]

Severin video has just announced that they are releasing a new version of retribution on blu-ray

[@bobmacabre6873]

My wife and I are having a little girl in January. I'm buying her the GBF kitty logo tee for her birthday. She'll be the coolest baby around!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[@zaddyzeeseburgnutz]

let me know how she's doing in about 17 years

[@navieon209]

Wow I remember this movie as a kid, but for the life of me could not remember the name of this movie. Thank you

[@UkuleleVillain]

Felt exactly the same when he reviewed Santa Claus(1959)

[@pdzombie1906]

I'm so glad when you show dream projects, and when people believe in the director's vision. So many overlooked movies... Thanx!!!

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

PD Zombie yes!

[@Zenlore6499]

Man, what a rough ride. Glad to hear it finally has an audience.

[@sebastianstraubel8852]

I love to read about filmmakers and how they deal with their struggles, so the pointing to Guy Magars book mentioned in the video is appreciated. Also, I've never seen or heard about this movie...your episode about it really made me curious about it. Thanks for the effort you put in this channel, I greatly enjoy it! Greetings from Germany!

[@stevencoffin328]

If you are interested in the struggles filmmakers go through you should read "Low Budget Hell" by Robert Maier. It is such a good book cause he was apart of and had to deal with the struggles of every kind of movie. There is a chapter in the book where one actor who was in his 30s dropped dead from a heart attack halfway through filming a movie.

[@slvielisabetarson7510]

I love your passion. keep it going.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@samuelglass6805]

I've been a HUGE fan of Guy Magar, Dennis Lipscomb and this film since discovering it as a video store clerk in 1988. It was one of my most highly recommended films to people who complained about not being able to find anything different, beyond the usual "HORNY TEENAGERS MUST DIE" fare. Thanks for including it in your reviews, and now I've got to go see if I can find the Blu-Ray!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

He really is great. I just checked and the Bluray is OOP so its going to be hard to find, sadly.

[@samuelglass6805]

@@GoodBadFlicks `Time to petition my favorite go-to source for impossible-to-find movies, Scream Factory! They have delivered on more rare titles than any other company I know of, and done a magnificent job of it! They charge a pretty penny for their stuff, too, but it's just about always worth it.

[@martinschweisthal5560]

@@GoodBadFlicks In Germany it exist a Blu ray from Ofdb Filmworks, the Amary Blu ray it's not OoP, it' available at this Time. The Movie on this Blu ray is in German and in English Language. I love this Movie, very good acting and very athmospheric.

[@runnerjma]

You should really look into getting the new blu-ray set Severin put out of Retribution, has the gore footage restored in the extended cut, and has a ton of great interviews and a CD soundtrack of the Alan Howarth score, and the movie looks better than ever, even better than the Code Red blu-ray I think.

[@nospam3327]

and going on sale tomorrow :)

[@Clay3613]

Bought it.

[@Emulous79]

I remember renting this out on video as a kid. Had really creepy box art, too. Nice review.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@xKynOx]

Another movie that was in every video shop in the UK.

[@shadowcelltheory-band-4925]

Dude.... digging that synth-heavy intro! 0_0

[@CassandrashadowcassMorrison]

Time this film and the cast and crew who gave so much got the love they deserve!

[@hackermangage1703]

I’ve been gone for 3 months and haven’t been able to watch your videos. So happy I can binge them

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Welcome back!

[@stevenbentley310]

It's interesting that Fangoria would make a comparison to TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, considering that is probably the horror film that introduced the "characters the audience doesn't like enough to hope they survive"-motif. Guess I'm going to have to set a few dollars aside to back the IN SEARCH OF DARKNESS doc. It sounds amazing.

[@CorbCorbin]

A film's release can make or break it. Even good movies, with studio support, can be overlooked by being released in between two blockbusters, in the summer. Excellent Exploring, for a movie that I never remember seeing on cable, and only a chance video rental, led me to it at all.

[@MsRee713]

I am watching Retribution right this minute. Can the first 10 minutes of this movie BE any more terrifying?! I don't think so. I can't even describe it.

[@lokuzt]

Oh! I remember Werewolf, what an amazing show

[@Madbandit77]

I loved that show too.

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

Same

[@valleyforge1]

11.07 When the film poster came up it reminded me of when I first rented this film back in the day. I saw Alan Haworth on the credits and wanted to see what he had done with the score. It was a great little film first time round that as recently made me want to see if i can get a version of of it again. Nice review GBF.

[@Clarel991]

You sure know how to bring out humanity in films. Especially ones not so well known . I've compiled a long list of one's to buy based on watching your videos... Love , Peace and Chicken Grease

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@go3119]

I’m a big fan of Kevin Yagher! Thanks for this Cecil.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

No problem!

[@carrieanneatreides6240]

Same!

[@ESpr0ducti0n]

Cant wait to get the blu ray Severin just did. They're even including the score on cd.

[@shainewhite2781]

Finally a new episode!! Been waiting for 3 days already! Thanks though, and the documentary looks fantastic!

[@erichr1539]

Never got a chance to see this one. Gonna check it out for sure. Thanks Cecil. Great job.

[@davidmorgan3880]

Iv got this on vhs still. Loved this film for years

[@milesc.anthony2811]

The effort put into this movie alone makes it worth checking out.

[@stevesmith1496]

This looks like a really good movie. It's a shame how screwed over everyone was. They deserved a lot better. Thanks for another great video.

[@CineMasochist]

I CAN'T BELIEVE I MISSED THIS ONE!!! I musta been on one of my... *blippityblippity* ...phases. After having just watched this movie and completely TAKEN by it, I am so happy to get your INSANE knowledge on it. I THINK I'M IN LOVE WITH SUSAN SNYDER IN IT!

[@tacobellalugosi2527]

hell yeah kickstarter opening was awesome ...and with dance with the dead,s music .

[@jjenk911]

Finally got your video up. PRAISE THE SUN!

[@Danazawa]

In Search of Darkness looks goooooooood!!!

[@tidepride86]

Holy shit how did I miss this upload!? Love GBF!!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@GameplayandTalk]

Very cool. I'll have to check this one out, thanks for taking a look at it.

[@oreochips21]

I like the fact that the director had guts, and believed in his work. I appreciate that so much. Definitely inspired me to take more chances with the scripts that I've been writing. I'm aiming to being director and working for tv shows. Thank you for sharing this Exploring film "Retribution". I was wondering if I can recommend one for you to do, it's called "Innocent Blood"; it's a really underrated film that is created by an AWESOME horror director John Landis.

[@TerrellThomas1971]

Ever heard of J.D's. revenge? It was a earlier black movie from the 1970s that was similiar in plot...

[@bijibadness]

"He wanted a different look for the shots, so he color-coded them *green."* Yes. He did. He sure did. _That's a lotta green, man._

[@TygerFox]

Some of the best movies were ones that ignorant Hollywood turned away.

[@egoborder3203]

love the video! I never heard of this one, but I'm definitely putting it on my list

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@Scarlet-Dragon]

I can't believe it finally I have the name of this movie. Thank you a million

[@charlesdavis4887]

Love this channel. Brings back alot of memories(:

[@forestoldboy]

I've always loved this film since it came out on VHS back in the day in England, I still watch the dvd at least twice a year, I need to pick the blu-ray up;)

[@TheHaddonfieldRegistry]

GBF, do you feel obligated to use your platform as a means of giving these overlooked films the attention they deserved? Because if so, let me just say that it has worked. This immediately went on my list of films I need to see

[@GoodBadFlicks]

You got it! I love bringing these films to the forefront and giving them the attention the deserve. So happy folks are checking them out :)

[@weirdspins6315]

Mystic Vault just put out the Alan Howarth soundtrack to this on a beautiful LP. Love this movie. "Santa Maria, mother of God, help me!"

[@chancewebster7953]

Dennis Lipscomb died 4 years ago. RIP.

[@Madbandit77]

Yeah. Heart attack. Underrated yet great character actor. I liked him in "A Soldier's Story", where he played a clueless military captain supervising African-American soldiers on a military base in the South during World War II. Great film. He was also great as mob accountant Sid Royce on the Stephen J. Cannell series, "Wiseguy".

[@markula_4040]

Good video as always but I had never heard of Dance with the Dead before and OH MY GOD where has this music been all my life?

[@fractalcat2121]

'Kiss Me Quick Before I Shoot' Sounds like porn movie dialogue.

[@justinmorneau8352]

I bought this movie a few months back and never got around to watching it. Now I wish I had. It is so different than what I was expecting. Far more polished and professional looking. I was expecting a regional Slasher, probably shot on video. LOL goes to show what happens when you assume

[@OzJay222]

In every way, Retribution (1986/7) is one of my favourite horror movies of all time.

[@killerfrank8974]

Never heard of this movie before, will definitely have to check this out!

[@davidsmith-jj4iq]

This is a missed opportunity,what with,studios,and others ,messing around ,with the Directors vision,it was never seen asit should have been.What is it ,with people ,putting films out,with NO advertising,promotion?Its as if it was deliberate,glad you gave it ,the appreciation ,it so obviously deserves.Th ank you ,for giving us the true story,behind films,and their makers ,its good to know that people like you know the facts,about underrated movies.

[@sailorhms]

I saw this cracking film on a rented video tape, later I bought that actual tape when the shop had a sale, that was 30 years ago and I've still got it. SANTA MARIA MOTHER OF GOD, HELP ME!!!!!!

[@brandonpage7087]

This definitely looks right up my alley! I must find this film & watch it! It has everything I could ever want in a horror film! 😀😃😄

[@ericellsworth9852]

Great Video! I'll defiantly check this one out.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

That statue is actually not a tiki. It's a small-scale replica of a moai; the giant-head statue cluttering Easter Island.

[@Madkalibyr]

I love these types of videos ! Awesome upload thank you !

[@eduardohernandezlopez3550]

This movie is amazing!! More people need to check it out.

[@aamarkhan7448]

I remember seeing the alternative poster on a video in the rental place when I was a kid LOL

[@jav3134]

Sweet. Never even heard of it but looks right up my alley. I’ll definitely need to check it out

[@jbjacobs9514]

I still can't believe how Kevin Yagher turned into such a great effects guy! I will always remember him from the tv miniseries and subsequent original tv show "V" (I had such a crush on him then! hehe).

[@Madbandit77]

You mean his brother Jeff Yagher. He's the brother who acts.

[@jbjacobs9514]

Are they twins - they look exactly alike! Thanks for the clarification. There are good genes in that family. hehe

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

So sad that a good movie like this was never got a chance by the studios at that time.

[@horrorfilmaddict2654]

I was one of those people who actually saw it in the cinema. I love it! I have the Blu-ray.

[@SilverSurfer166]

I'll have search this out and see it, thanks Cecil!

[@chrisberatis2612]

Excellent video Cecil you should review Prison from 1988 starring Viggo Mortensen.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@chrisberatis2612]

You’re welcome Cecil.

[@aliteralhorse5023]

Good job mate, I appreciate you're love for good characters in natives

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@aliteralhorse5023]

@@GoodBadFlicks your very welcome my friend.

[@66cuda]

I remember a video store I used to rent from and they always had it playing in the background, I neverhad the chance to rent it before it went out of business, thank you, I forgot about this ben now I have to get this film

[@mnky75]

I remember Being 12,and seeing the trailer on another VHS tape. I thought it looked amazing! I've now gotten around to watching it, and it's pretty good.

[@V8RacerGT]

U can get this movie uncut on Blu-ray in Austria/Germany with english and german audio!

[@catrionamassey4316]

I loved this film ever since it was released in the 80s, I think I was about 10 or 11 when I saw it, it's one of them films that stays with you, I just can't find it anywhere

[@JeffreyJMeyer]

I love this movie. When I can afford it, i need to upgrade my code red dvd to blu ray. At one time, I had this on VHS. Thank you for featuring this.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks for watching!

[@mystiejeep]

Thanks so much for this, the movie is available on Amazon Prime so I watched it and really liked it.

[@darkandunatural]

Anyone else reminded of the gatekeeper from atmosphere when George has the green eyes... feel like shouting “yes my gatekeeper”

[@aamarkhan7448]

Great vid!

[@amstel5468]

GBF on a THURSDAY 😮 I love it!!!

[@WhiskeyBrewer]

That UK VHS cover I saw all the time as a kid. But I've never seen it. Want to track it down now

[@robertrobinson1278]

definitely gonna search for this one...

[@passenger6x3]

This is currently on prime. I shall watch the hell out of it.

[@BuckarooBanzai84]

And is it just me, or does this premise sound a lot like the 'Twilight-Zone' episode "Dead Man's Shoes"...?

[@ks999s]

to bad..this is my best horror movie.

[@imbatman8472]

i still have this one on VHS

[@dennett316]

It's available as part of Prime Video for anyone interested in seeing it who has a Prime sub...at least it is on amazon.co.uk Not sure about other countries.

[@kevynhansyn2902]

Dance with the Dead opening, into this! That was good.

[@MrBracey100]

Gonna watch this for Halloween.

[@TheRingmasteR23]

I need that documentary now

[@akildukes7499]

I recognize the box art, but I've never seen it.

[@jerryhensley6255]

Man I wish you did that movie angel

[@VorpalDerringer]

Yay, a happy (-ish) ending for a 'forgotten' film!

[@Senjinone]

I made contacts like that for halloween once, its awsome!

[@paulaburrows8660]

Santa Maria, mother of God, help me!

[@DIA4000]

thanks, thats the best movie seen in a long time

[@theScytheofGod]

Similar to the 70's blaxploitation flick, J.D's Revenge.

[@kiesemedia433]

i enjoyed watching this video. keep going 👌

[@LakesideAmusementPro]

I need to check this movie out, it looks great!

[@guitargodthor2]

Do Swampthing next!!

[@oddioblinker]

This movie looks interesting I gotta check it out for anyone wondering its available to stream if you got Amazon prime right now.

[@inactiveuser1981]

Brilliant movie in every way!

[@LordBaktor]

For a moment there I thought you we're gonna skip the Psychostick theme song in the beginning. That was a worse feeling than any horror movie ever.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

I wouldn't dare :)

[@bleeneo101]

Daaaaaaamn! Talk about a blast from the past! Forgot all about this movie and thought I was the only one to ever see it! Lol I also forgot the name of it. Nice one 👍