Hollywood Zap!
Hollywood Zap! is a 1986 American comedy film written and directed by Canadian filmmaker David Cohen (no relation to David X. Cohen)[2] and distributed by Troma Entertainment, a company known for its low-budget exploitation films.[3]
| Hollywood Zap! | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | David Cohen |
| Produced by | Ben Frank Bobbi Frank Dror Soref |
| Written by | David Cohen |
| Starring | Ben Frank Ivan E. Roth De Waldron Neil Flanagan Chuck Mitchell Tony Cox |
| Music by | Jaap |
| Cinematography | Tom Fraser |
| Edited by | Rick Westover |
| Distributed by | Troma Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $350,000[1] |
Reception
In 2001, the film was featured at the 1st annual Video Game Festival to examine gaming's impact on media and culture. Described as being "historically significant", the film was sponsored by Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Scoreboard, the official international electronic scoreboard for video games.[4]
Plot
Two young men hit the road to Hollywood, CA to look for money, fame, and the wild life in this youthful comedy. Tucker "Downer" Downs tires of his boring job as a clerk in a women's fashion outlet and heads West. He also hopes that he will find his father, who disappeared 24 years before. En route, Downs hooks up with wasted video addict/hustler Ben Frank. Together they have many adventures during their trek to Tinsel Town.[5]
The film is a black comedy of failed expectations and disillusion. Ultimately both men must confront the reality that dreams often do not come true.
References
- Portman, Jamie (April 28, 1986). "Canadian Film-maker Shocks Hollywood with 'Exploitation' Movie". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- Letterboxd
- Troma
- Day, Walter (July 9, 2011). "Twin Galaxies Video Game Film Festival to Celebrate Gaming's Impact on Film, Broadcast Media and Culture". Twin Galaxies. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
- TV Guide