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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury
In this unearthed lost movie from 1990 that the studio deemed too terrible to release, a Vietnam Veteran Sal Bando(Sorbo), tortured by his past as a Poolboy returns home to Van Nuys, California, and a country he doesn't recognize, in which it seems only Mexicans run pool-cleaning companies. Bando sets off on a brutal mission to reclaim his "rightful" vocation and enact revenge on the man(Trejo) who killed his wife and son.
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Plot Summary
In this bizarre cult comedy, a simple pool boy's life is thrown into chaos when his beloved girlfriend is murdered. Fueled by rage and a thirst for vengeance, he transforms into a vigilante, seeking retribution against the drug lords he believes are responsible. His quest for revenge takes him on a wild and bloody journey filled with outlandish characters and over-the-top action.
Critical Reception
Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury is widely considered a 'so bad it's good' cult film. It garnered significant attention primarily due to its star, Dustin Diamond, from 'Saved by the Bell', and its intentionally amateurish and over-the-top execution. Critical reviews were overwhelmingly negative, citing poor acting, nonsensical plot, and cheap production values, but it has found a niche audience for its sheer campiness and bizarre sense of humor.
What Reviewers Say
A poorly made film with little to no redeeming qualities.
The plot is nonsensical and the acting is abysmal.
Its only appeal lies in its unintentional comedy and cult status.
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Fun Fact
The film was directed by Dustin Diamond, best known for playing Screech in the popular 90s sitcom 'Saved by the Bell'.
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