Episode 104 ~ Quiet Cool (1986)

We really go obscure for this action gem from the 1980s that hasn't even seen disc release! In a bit of a weird wrinkle, this flick is part-survival flick, part 80s actioner, and part-western in places you might not expect! It's out there.

That said, it's still an '80s action movie at heart which might dull some of the surprises. That said, it's a good watch. Check out today's episode to learn how good!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: Prehysteria!

Episode 103 ~ Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

A surprise curveball (as most of our episodes tend to be), we actually cover the first Bruce Campbell movie we've ever covered! And it's not the ones you'd think!

No, we checked out (apparent) favorite director, Don Coscarelli's 2002 cult favorite Bubba Ho-Tep, a movie about Elvis and a mummy. Despite the description, it's not quite the movie you think it is, and is actually quite the interesting watch. Find out why in today's episode!

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 3/5

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Up Next: Quiet Cool!

Episode 102 ~ City of Violence (2006)

Here's a rarity from us: a '00s movie and one from Korea! This is City of Violence, a little gem of a film from a part of the world we have yet to cover on Cannon Cruisers before!

That said, it's also a lot of fun! Check out today's episode to learn how.

Randy's Score: 3/5

JD's Score: 4/5

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Up Next: Bubba Ho-Tep!

Episode 101 ~ Primate (2026)

For the first time we cover a hot new release almost exactly when it releases. Not only that, but we also really liked it! Considering the problems we tend to have with modern movies, how can that be? Surely there must be a catch?

You'll have to check out today's episode to find out and see! What exactly does this simple killer monkey movie do so differently? You might be surprised.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: City of Violence!

Episode 100 ~ Cast A Deadly Spell (1991)

We did it: we made it to 100 episodes (again)! In case you aren't keeping track, combined with our pre-Bonus Feature lineup, we now have a total of 400(!) episodes Cannon Cruisers. At this rate we might even hit 500 next year for our 10th(!) anniversary. Crazy to think about.

All that aside, today's episode is also a weird one: a film that was so obscure it only aired on HBO back in the day yet might be one of the most influential films of the decade. If you haven't heard of Cast A Deadly Spell, well, now is the time to hear about it. Because even still despite so many years passing and others aping it, there is still nothing quite like it.

And that's why we give it top marks.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Primate!

Episode 99 ~ Castle Freak (1995)

It took some time but we finally came across another stinker. Unfortunately it happened during our parsing of Stuart Gordon films, as this is easily the weakest of his efforts that we've come across so far, and it isn't even close.

1995's Castle Freak has all the ingredients to make something interesting, even with its miniscule budget, but it just doesn't manage. Unfortunately, Jeffrey Combs is not enough to salvage this train wreck of a production. Find out why in today's episode.

Randy's Score: 1/5

JD's Score: 1/5

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Up Next: Episode 100!

Episode 98 ~ Fortress (1985)

We're back with . . . another Fortress? Yes, actually. This one is a very different movie than the last one, but it is also quite unique itself. Essentially a story of survival based on a real story, Fortress is intense and nail-biting with a cast of mostly kids that does not grate.

And it also succeeds in ways you might not think it would! Be sure to check out today's episode and please excuse the Discord quality. We had to make due with this one.

Randy's Score: 5/5

JD's Score: 5/5

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Up Next: Castle Freak!