Hollywood Zap!

Hollywood Zap! is a 1986 American comedy film written and directed by Canadian filmmaker David Cohen (no relation to David X. Cohen)[2] and distributed by Troma Entertainment, a company known for its low-budget exploitation films.[3]

Hollywood Zap!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Cohen
Written byDavid Cohen
Produced byBen Frank
Bobbi Frank
Dror Soref
StarringBen Frank
Ivan E. Roth
De Waldron
Neil Flanagan
Chuck Mitchell
Tony Cox
CinematographyTom Fraser
Edited byRick Westover
Music byJaap
Distributed byTroma Entertainment
Release date
  • November 1986 (November 1986)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$350,000[1]

In the film, a bored clerk decides to quit his job and travel to Hollywood, California to fulfill his dreams and to find his missing father. He chooses a hustler as his traveling companion, but both of them experience disillusionment during their quest.

Plot

Two young men hit the road to Hollywood, California to look for money, fame, and the wild life in this youthful comedy. Tucker "Downer" Downs tires of his boring job as a clerk in a women's fashion outlet and heads to the Western United States. He also hopes that he will find his father, who disappeared 24 years before. En route, Downs hooks up with wasted video addict/hustler Nash. Together they have many adventures during their trek to Tinsel Town.[4]

The film is a black comedy of failed expectations and disillusion. Ultimately both men must confront the reality that dreams often do not come true.

Reception

In 2001, the film was featured at the 1st annual Video Game Festival to examine gaming's impact on media and culture. Described as being "historically significant", the film was sponsored by Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Scoreboard, the official international electronic scoreboard for video games.[5]


References
  1. Portman, Jamie (April 28, 1986). "Canadian Film-maker Shocks Hollywood with 'Exploitation' Movie". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
  2. Letterboxd
  3. Troma
  4. TV Guide
  5. Day, Walter (July 9, 2011). "Twin Galaxies Video Game Film Festival to Celebrate Gaming's Impact on Film, Broadcast Media and Culture". Twin Galaxies. Retrieved June 9, 2014.
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