Exterminator: Ready To Roll
Exterminator: Ready To Roll

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Exterminator: Ready To Roll

2018
Movie
113 min
Polish

With financial backing from local bureaucrats, five friends relive their high-volume glory days by getting their heavy metal band back together.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Director: Scott SpiegelGenres: Action, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

A Vietnam veteran turned vigilante exterminator, John Deth, continues his violent crusade against crime in New York City. Armed with his custom weaponry and a relentless drive for justice, Deth targets drug dealers, mobsters, and anyone else preying on the innocent. His methods are brutal and uncompromising, making him a feared figure among criminals and a controversial hero to some.

Critical Reception

Exterminator: Ready To Roll received mixed reviews. While some critics appreciated its return to the gritty, action-packed style of the original 'The Exterminator' films and its over-the-top B-movie charm, others found the plot derivative and the violence excessive without much substance. The film struggled to find a significant audience and is often considered a niche cult film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its return to grindhouse-style action and campy fun.

  • Criticized for excessive gore and a predictable plot.

  • Seen as a nostalgic throwback for fans of 80s action-horror.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely polarized, with many appreciating the film's commitment to its genre roots and the nostalgic appeal of its violent, no-holds-barred approach. However, a significant portion of viewers found the film to be overly gratuitous and lacking in narrative depth.

Fun Fact

Director Scott Spiegel, known for his work with Sam Raimi, also starred in the film as the protagonist John Deth, reprising a role previously played by James Glinn.

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