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Official Exterminator 3: Joy for Living Dead is one of those fascinatingly messy projects that showcases the chaotic creative process of 80s genre cinema. Youâve got this bizarre blend of Brazilian footage from Doce Delirio that's romantic and dreamy, then they slap on unrelated martial arts scenes with Phillip Ko, which feels like straight-up madness. The pacing is uneven, bouncing between languid sequences and frenetic action, which gives it a unique, if disjointed, rhythm. The practical effects are low-budget but they have a certain charm, and itâs hard not to appreciate the earnest performancesâeven if theyâre not always effective. You can really see the cut-and-paste style of Godfrey Ho and Joseph Lai here, making it a curious, if not exactly seamless, viewing experience.
Features a mix of romantic and action sequences.Noteworthy for its low-budget practical effects.Represents the cut-and-paste style of Ho and Lai.
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