Review of Trancers (1984) by Greg S — 17 Sep 2010

"His name is Deth. He hunts Trancers. Even in the 20th Century.".

"Meet Jack Deth. He's a Cop From The Future Trapped in the Present, and he's chasing a 23rd century menace in 1985.".

"2247 collides with 1985 . . . when a 23rd century crime fighter heats it up in L.A., today.".

"Jack Deth is back... and he's never even been here before!".

"The Battle for the Future has begun.".

Good cult sci-fi film, starring comedian Tim Thomerson and a young Helen Hut. Think Terminator meets a very low budget Bladerunner.

[first lines].

Jack Deth: Last January, I finally singed Martin Whistler out on one of the rim planets. Since then, I've been hunting down the last of his murdering cult. We call them "Trancers:" slaves to Whistler's psychic power. Not really alive, not dead enough. It's July now, and I'm tired. Real tired.

Jack Deth: What kind of name is Peter Gunn?

Leena: What kind of name is Jack Deth?

Jack Deth: Dry hair's for squids.

Leena: Are you crazy? You killed Murray.

Jack Deth: Has Murray ever turned yellow and gone after someone like he went for me?

Jack Deth: I'm from another time, another world. I don't even know what you people eat for lunch.

Leena: [referring to Baby McNulty] Is that your boss?

Jack Deth: She thinks he is.

[last lines].

Leena: You can't get home. What are you going to do now?

Jack Deth: It's okay. I kinda like it here.