Stunt Rock
Stunt Rock

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Stunt Rock

1978
Movie
86 min
English

Australian stuntman Grant Page goes to Los Angeles to work on a television series. He uses his spare time to lend his expertise to rock band Sorcery. Page helps the band develop pyrotechnic magic tricks for their shows, and also recounts to his own exploits as a stuntman and daredevil as well as various stunts by other greats.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Brian Trenchard-SmithGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A stuntman named Grant Page, known for his daredevil stunts, gets involved in a dangerous situation while filming in Australia. He's hired to perform a series of increasingly perilous stunts for a film, but soon discovers that the production might be a front for something more sinister. As the lines between filmmaking and real-life danger blur, Grant must use his skills to survive.

Critical Reception

Stunt Rock is a cult film that is primarily appreciated for its raw, unpolished stunt work and its gonzo energy. While not a critical darling, it has gained a following among fans of action and exploitation cinema for its sheer audacity and commitment to practical effects. It’s often seen as a showcase for the dangerous profession of stunt work.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and thrilling stunt sequences.

  • Noted for its unique blend of action and bizarre musical interludes.

  • Criticized by some for its thin plot and rough production values.

Google audience: Audience reception is niche, with many appreciating the film's dedication to practical stunts and its cult status, while others find its narrative lacking and its style unconventional.

Fun Fact

The film features Grant Page performing many of his own stunts, including a famous car jump over a canyon, which was a real and incredibly dangerous feat.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

**_A marriage of 70’s stunt work and 70’s theatrical rock_** Popular Australian stuntman Grant Page travels to Los Angeles to work on a TV series and helps a fantasy-themed rock group with special effects & stunts for their live show. Me...

JPV852

JPV852

Interesting mix of stunts and music that has its moments, mostly seeing the stuntwork while the music segments pretty much played the entire song and ran a little long. There's no real plot or character development and might try some people...