Crash and Burn (1990)
Release Year: 1990
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Guerra del futuro, Rebelião do Século 21, Le reveil des robots, Synthoïd 2030, Kampf der Roboter
Director: Charles Band
Writer: J.S. Cardone
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: John Schouweiler, David DeCoteau
Executive_Producer: Charles Band, Debra Dion, Michael Catalano
Companies: Full Moon Entertainment
Genre: Action, Action Film, Dystopian Film, Horror, Post-Apocalyptic Film, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film, Thriller
Budget: 1.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: robot
Story
In a dystopian future where Unicom, a powerful organization, oversees most of the world and has banned computers and robots in pursuit of economic stability, a Unicom Synth robot infiltrates a remote southwest TV station broadcasting anti-Unicom messages. After killing the manager who is a known revolutionary against Unicom's gestapo-like rule, the rebels at the station must defend themselves against this android assassin to survive through an impending 'thermal storm'. A lowly Unicom delivery man gets drawn into helping them fight back.
Summary
Directed by Charles Band in 1990, 'Crash and Burn' is a sci-fi thriller set in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by the oppressive international conglomerate, Unicom. The film explores themes of rebellion against authoritarian rule, technological control, and survival amidst chaos. It's known for its blend of action, horror, and dystopian elements, with a unique premise involving an android assassin targeting rebels at a TV station.
