The VHS Strikes Back

Stone Cold (1991)


Listen Later

"Stone Cold" (1991), directed by Craig R. Baxley and starring Brian Bosworth, was a gritty action film that aimed to showcase Bosworth, a former professional football player, as a potential action star. The film's production involved crafting intense and explosive action sequences, taking advantage of Bosworth's physicality and charisma. The story follows Bosworth's character, Joe Huff, an undercover cop infiltrating a biker gang led by the menacing Chains Cooper, played by Lance Henriksen. The film faced challenges in balancing its action-packed narrative with character development, as Bosworth was relatively new to acting at the time. However, the film sought to capitalize on the rising popularity of action films in the early '90s, and Baxley, known for his work in stunt coordination and action direction, brought his expertise to deliver high-energy and visceral sequences.

The film also drew attention for its motorcycle stunts, explosive practical effects, and its attempt to position Bosworth as an action star in the mold of other muscular leading men of the era. Despite mixed critical reception, "Stone Cold" has gained a cult following for its unapologetic embrace of action movie tropes and its commitment to delivering intense, adrenaline-fueled entertainment. The production of "Stone Cold" reflects the aspirations of the early '90s action cinema and the effort to introduce new faces to the genre.

If you enjoy the show we have a Patreon, so become a supporter. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/thevhsstrikesback⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Plot Summary:

Joe Huff is an undercover cop with a rebellious streak. Huff is tasked with infiltrating a ruthless biker gang led by the charismatic Chains Cooper. As Huff immerses himself in the dangerous world of the gang, he forms unexpected alliances and confronts the brutal reality of their criminal activities. The film delivers a high-octane blend of action and suspense as Huff battles to bring justice to the streets, facing off against the ferocious biker gang in a series of explosive confrontations.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback⁠

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

The VHS Strikes BackBy Whatever Entertainment

  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6
  • 4.6

4.6

24 ratings


More shows like The VHS Strikes Back

View all
Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast by Venganza Media, Inc.

Now Playing - The Movie Review Podcast

2,565 Listeners

We Hate Movies by WHM Entertainment

We Hate Movies

4,533 Listeners

The Projection Booth Podcast by Weirding Way Media

The Projection Booth Podcast

594 Listeners

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST by ADAM BUXTON

THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

1,310 Listeners

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast) by The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

The Retro Hour (Retro Gaming Podcast)

129 Listeners

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review by Shat on Entertainment

Shat the Movies: 80's & 90's Best Film Review

1,434 Listeners

Smersh Pod by John Rain

Smersh Pod

51 Listeners

Quickly Kevin; will he score? The 90s Football Show by This Is A Real Test Ltd

Quickly Kevin; will he score? The 90s Football Show

180 Listeners

Behind the Bastards by Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

Behind the Bastards

15,310 Listeners

Americast by BBC News

Americast

741 Listeners

The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

The Rest Is History

13,053 Listeners

Bad Movies Rule! by Cowboy Jack Pictures

Bad Movies Rule!

314 Listeners

The Rest Is Football by Goalhanger

The Rest Is Football

701 Listeners

Let's Be Having You! The 00s Football Podcast by Let's Be Having You: The 00s Football Podcast

Let's Be Having You! The 00s Football Podcast

37 Listeners

History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories by History Extra

History's Greatest Conspiracy Theories

18 Listeners