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Mr. No Legs
A double amputee known as Mr. No Legs oversees a drug syndicate while cavorting around in his double shotgun-equipped wheelchair. When one of the syndicate's drug dealers accidentally kills his own girlfriend—whose brother is a cop—after she announces plans to leave him, the game is on to bury the evidence, protect the syndicate and evade the long arm of the law.
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Plot Summary
A psychopathic Vietnam War veteran, severely disfigured and crippled, seeks revenge on the people he believes wronged him. He uses a wheelchair and a machine gun to carry out his brutal assassinations, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. As his killing spree escalates, a determined detective races against time to stop the terrifying "Mr. No Legs" before he can complete his grim mission.
Critical Reception
Mr. No Legs is a cult exploitation film that gained notoriety for its shocking violence and grim tone. While critically panned upon release, it has since garnered a cult following among fans of grindhouse and extreme cinema for its unapologetic brutality and unique premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its relentless gore and disturbing atmosphere.
Noted for its unique, albeit controversial, protagonist and premise.
Criticized for its low production values and over-the-top violence.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely divided, with many finding the film excessively violent and unpleasant. However, a niche audience appreciates its raw, transgressive nature and cult status.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Ed Hunt, also directed the cult horror film 'Plague of the Zombies' (1980).
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