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Turkey Shoot
In the near future, after an unspecified holocaust, survivors are herded into prison camps. There, they are hunted for sport by the leaders of the camp. Paul, one of the newest prisoners, is determined not to go down as quietly as the others.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime runs 'welfare' camps where citizens are dehumanized and subjected to brutal games. When a group of dissidents is chosen for the ultimate hunt, they must fight for survival against elite hunters in a terrifying televised spectacle. Their only hope lies in their ingenuity and will to escape the deadly island.
Critical Reception
Turkey Shoot is a notorious cult film, often remembered for its extreme violence and satirical commentary on society and media. While critically panned upon release for its graphic content and exploitation elements, it has since gained a cult following among fans of grindhouse and exploitation cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its over-the-top gore and anarchic energy.
Criticized for gratuitous violence and exploitative themes.
Seen as a cult classic by fans of ' Ozploitation' cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a satirical commentary on Australia's then-conservative government and its social policies, with director Brian Trenchard-Smith aiming to shock audiences into awareness.
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