Dead End Drive-In

1986
15
1h 32m

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5.9/10

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In the future, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in theater that has become a concentration camp for outcast youths, who are placated with new wave music, junk food, drugs, exploitation movies, and racism.

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In a dystopian future Australia, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in cinema that has become a concentration camp for delinquent youths and refugees.In a dystopian future Australia, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in cinema that has become a concentration camp for delinquent youths and refugees.In a dystopian future Australia, a health nut and his tag-along girlfriend become trapped in a drive-in cinema that has become a concentration camp for delinquent youths and refugees.

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IMDb RATING

5.9/10

4.1K

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Trivia
The drive-in location seen in this film had closed down when the movie was filmed in 1985. The drive-in has now been demolished and no longer exists.

Quotes
Frank: [after lifting weights twice] Fuck it, I'm strong enough.

Crazy credits
The road from the point of view of the car as it is travelling after Crab's escape from the Star Drive In is shown during almost all the end credits.

Alternate versions
The original Australian theatrical version's runtime is 92 minutes. For international release, New World Pictures removed approximately five minutes of scenes for a new runtime of 87 minutes. The removed scenes are as follows: First is an extended scene of Thompson and Crabs talking about daily activities like cricket and mini-golf. Second is a scene of a discussion about sex performed upside down. Third is a scene of the guys taking Crabs, tying him to a merry-go-round and spinning him while spraying beer on him against his will, plus a scene with Carmen talking to the girls about Crabs. Fourth shows Crabs going through the Asian section of the drive-in. Finally there is an extended scene at the group meeting with the whites, wanting to stir up racial tension between the Asian groups.

Connections
Featured in Svengoolie: Dead-End Drive In (1997)

Soundtracks
Playing with Fire
Composer: Frank Strangio
Lyrics by Eve Dembowski
Performed by Lisa Edwards

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Featured review

5/10

castmember

You'all, Yes it was a kind of silly movie...but I was in it!!! I was Shirl the Girl,dispensing contraception in the toilet block. Hey, we had such a hoot making this movie. The explosion scenes were fabulous and the people I worked with were great. My family hasn't seen the film (husband and kids) because I've always been embarrassed by it...but so many people found it so much fun so in that way it was a success albeit cultish. I think I'll try to pick it up on e-bay and try to watch it again after all these years. Thanks to all you international folk for being so adventurous and watching such an obscure flick!!!

Nikki McWatters

P.S All I remember about Brian Trenchard-Smith was that he kept talking about another actress who he thought was destined for big things - Nicole Kidman! So I guess he had an eye for talent!