Combat Shock
Directed by Buddy Giovinazzo
This low-budget cult classic follows a Vietnam veteran's slow descent into madness after failing to adjust to life upon returning home. Writer/director/producer Buddy Giovinazzo made his indelible debut with this nihilistic saga of Vietnam vet Frankie's (Ricky Giovinazzo) desperate pursuit to save his family from the horrors of poverty and urban squalor. Culminating in one of the most brutal climaxes ever committed to celluloid, this unforgiving masterwork remains as controversial, disturbing and relevant as it was at the height of Reagan's America. Contains violence and gore.
This low-budget cult classic follows a Vietnam veteran's slow descent into madness.
Cast: Rick Giovinazzo, Veronica Stork, Mitch Maglio
Member Reviews
Fucked up in a good way
respect
dammit, reality
fucking love this movie.
Its a low budget, bit amateur at times but packs a punch with a great lead, badass special effects and a ctazy good plot. Great PTSD trauma flashbacks and hypnotic synth score. Its slow but that ending, DAMN. Its also very entertaining and funny. This is a fucking great film.