The third horror in so many months exploiting E. C. Segar's Popeye is written and directed by Paul Stephen Mann (in his directorial debut).
Amy Mackie - Olive Oyl
Niamh Parrington - Cylinda Oyl
Brendan Nelson - Castor Oyl
David Hallows - Old Man Popeye
Paul Dewdney - Homeless George
Anthony Greer - Monster Popeye
The following film is based on real people, real events, and real murders. The story depicts actual murders that occurred and is intended to provide a realistic portrayal of these incidents.
Summary
April 12th 1986.
In Northern California, a mother and daughter discover human remains.
24 hours earlier.
Olive, Cylinda, Castor and other friends arrive at a camp site for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of witnessing Halley's comet.
After they ignore the warnings from a vagrant to get the fuck out of dodge, a tiny meteor fragment lands inside an old sailor's pipe, transforming geezer into an unstoppable killing machine.
The comet is evil
Ahead of Popeye obliterating the head of his first victim with one punch, he exclaims "Well blow me down!"
That sets the standard for absolute BOLLOCKS, and not in a 'so bad it's good' way.
Script, acting and kills are embarrassing, but top tier CG saves the day.
(Frowns).
At least climax lightens the mood.
Aliens (1986)
Just before Popeye is about to murder bestie Cylinda, Ollie, armed with a giant handheld circular saw, exclaims "Get away from her you PRICK!"
'Ripley' apparently kills antagonist by slicing open his belly and villain says: "I just can't take it no more!"
Pretty funny really, considering actual catchphrase is: "That's all I can stands, an I can't stands n'more!"
Evil Dead II (1987)
A few weeks later, a radio broadcast reports more murders, suggesting that Popeye survived.
Having just applied the finishing touches to her robotic hand, Ollie turns to the camera, raises her eyebrows and states: "Groovy!"
HA HA HA HA!