Nine movie gems from Cannon Films, works that, to a greater or lesser degree, became synonymous with that era — one so full of ballsy, defiant heroism, dramatic tension, and no-frills action, the way it should always be.
Tag: Sci-fi
Last Resort (1992) – Demo & quickplay
Demo and quickplay of Last Resort (1992), a SNK’s cyberpunk-themed shoot ’em up inspired by R-Type that puts you in command of advanced spaceships to face hordes of mechanical and organic enemies in urban settings and devastated landcapes.
The Mist – Arrowhead Project explained
The Arrowhead Project— the top-secret military experiment from Stephen King’s The Mist — explained, detailing what it supposedly unleashed on the people in this story, both in the original novella and the 2007 film adaptation.
Xexex (Orius) demos and quickplay of the arcade version of this 1991 shoot ’em up
Demos (attract mode) and a quick gameplay of Xexex (Orius), a refined old-school shoot ’em up by Konami inspired by classics like R-Type, Gradius, and X Multiply that was released in 1991. A cult classic considered the spiritual predecessor to Axelay.
SWAT Kats: A radical blast from the ’90s
A bit about SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, an incredible well-made and fun cartoon from the ’90s, a real blast which marked an era due to its stylish visuals, frenetic action and surprisingly sophisticated plot. With trivia, interesting facts and nostalgia!
All about Zillion
All about Zillion, which is obviously not all because there is so much good stuff about this hugely successful anime from the 80s whose story even sort of merges with that of our beloved Sega Master System console.
The Punisher (1993): intro, demos and quickplays of the arcade version
The Punisher, Capcom’s arcade beat ’em up from 1993, with its intro sequence, demo plays, bios, and quickplays featuring the Punisher and Nick Fury. This game is one of the greatest brawlers ever and one of the best comic book adaptations of all time.
15 cyberpunk/sci-fi movies from the 80s and 90s that are still reasonably fresh
15 cyberpunk and sci-fi films from the 80s and 90s that still feel reasonably fresh today, whether through their timeless themes or strong production values, a compelling snapshot of how the late 20th century imagined our future — for better or worse.