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Drugs

Quiet Cool (1986) Marijuana-centered action vehicle for James Remar, which suffers from too chill of vibes.

Published April 27, 2018February 20, 2022by Stunt Rock in Barely Justified Revenge, Drugs

Blue Sunshine (1978) A bunch of people who took a bad batch of acid in the 60s start to freak-out and kill people in the late 70s.

Published November 1, 2013February 20, 2022by Stunt Rock in 70s Existential Bullshit, Drugs

It’s Okay To Say No To Drugs! (1988) Yet another corporate-based, celebrity-starring anti-drug video from the 80s.

Published May 24, 2013February 20, 2022by Stunt Rock in Awkward 80s Instructional Tapes

Mike’s Murder (1984) A non-linear murder mystery re-edited by the studio to be linear.

Published March 26, 2012November 13, 2021by Stunt Rock in 70s Existential Bullshit, Drugs, My Favorite Films

Torchlight (1985) Cautionary anti-drug tale focused almost exclusively on the dangers of freebasing cocaine.

Published February 14, 2012November 13, 2021by Stunt Rock in Drugs, My Favorite Films

Fighting Back (1982) Yet another revenge genre film that drapes itself in the guise of being a little more community-oriented.

Published March 7, 2008November 12, 2021by Stunt Rock in Barely Justified Revenge, Blue-Collar Heroics

Stand Alone (1985) Charles Durning stars as a well liked old man who decides to take on drug dealers in his neighborhood.

Published October 15, 2007November 12, 2021by Stunt Rock in Barely Justified Revenge, Blue-Collar Heroics

Eye of The Tiger (1986) Falls victim to many 80s revenge flick clichés, but still manages to be a bit enjoyable.

Published October 15, 2007November 12, 2021by Stunt Rock in 'Nam Vet Toughness, Barely Justified Revenge

I’m Dancing As Fast As I Can (1982) Jill Clayburgh plays a documentary filmmaker and Valium junkie.

Published May 21, 2007November 12, 2021by Stunt Rock in Lifetime Movie Network

About

The Betamax Rundown was started by failed musician and artist Stunt Rock in October of 2006, with the intent being to review and analyze a personal library of over 2100 Betamax tapes.

When not watching movies, he enjoys making artistic horseshit no one cares about.

Steve Bullyhuff is the ever-loyal proofreader and fact-checker. When not fixing drunken typos, he enjoys playing rock music.

The Betamax Rundown is updated sporadically.

The World Sucks Now.