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Survival Skills
Survival Skills is a lost police training video from 1988, which tells the story of Jim, a rookie cop who gets in over his head when he tries to resolve a domestic violence case outside the law.
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Plot Summary
In a dystopian future, a man is tested to see if he is fit to be a husband by facing a series of violent, horrific challenges. The film follows his desperate attempts to survive and prove his worth in this brutal system.
Critical Reception
Survival Skills received a mixed to negative reception, primarily noted for its extreme gore and dark humor, which polarized critics and audiences. Some appreciated its audacious and over-the-top approach to its themes, while others found it gratuitously violent and lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unique and disturbing premise.
Criticized for being excessively gory and shocking.
Seen by some as a cult film with a dark sense of humor.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's extreme gore effects were achieved through practical, in-camera techniques rather than extensive CGI.
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