Albert Pyun on blu-ray

[WaverBoy]

Just watched DANGEROUSLY CLOSE (1986) for the first time. My capsule review:

Randy (John Stockwell) is the leader of The Sentinels, a group of self-proclaimed guardians of Vista Verde high school, where they rule by weeding out “undesirables”. Their actions come under scrutiny when a fellow student is found murdered, and school newspaper editor Donny (J. Eddie Peck) and Randy’s ex-girlfriend Julie (future Bond girl Carey Lowell) try to find out who’s responsible while the Sentinels’ behavior becomes more aggressive in the criminally underrated and unknown thriller DANGEROUSLY CLOSE (1986), directed by cult film favourite Albert Pyun. One of the best ‘80s teen movies I’ve seen, and I’ve seen plenty. Kinetically directed, atmospherically shot and lit, and very well acted by a great cast; Bradford Bancroft as Donny’s punky pal Krooger is a particular highlight. The bangin’ soundtrack features songs by Depeche Mode, Lords of the New Church, The Smithereens, The Fine Young Cannibals, Lone Justice, TSOL, and Robert Palmer. My highest recommendation. The barebones (except for the trailer) Olive Blu-ray looks and sounds fine, but this worthy film desperately needs a deluxe remastered 4K/Blu-ray combo release with a shitload of extras and a booklet. This is the best Pyun film I’ve seen so far, just excellent.