Quiet Cool (1986) – Action Thriller

Hey Cannon Cruisers fans! This week we are checking out the 1986 action thriller Quiet Cool, directed by Clay Borris and starring James Remar, Adam Coleman Howard, and Daphne Ashbrook. Set in the remote mountains of California, the film follows a tough New York City cop who travels to a small rural town to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend's family. He soon discovers a deadly struggle for survival against a ruthless group of marijuana growers who have the local community under their thumb.

Join JD and Randy as they dive into whether this cult classic holds up as a "hidden gem" or feels more like a standard television production. The hosts discuss the film’s unique blend of urban cop tropes and rural survivalism, the distinctive look of its "cartoonish" villains, and the surprisingly effective use of practical motorcycle stunts. They also weigh in on the film's "bloodless" approach to violence and debate whether the leisurely pacing and generic 80s synth score help or hurt the overall experience.

Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language.