SYNOPSIS: With 'sharply expressive performances by its young cast, this stunning adventure explores the deep dark corners of the human soul, as a group of adolescent castaways are thrust into an intense world where law and accountability are governed by the rules of survival.  After a harrowing plane crash into the sea, a group of American military cadets finds itself marooned on a deserted island.  Realizing the minimal chances of being rescued, the boys band together out of fear and desperation.  But as the island paradise becomes their own, competition and power struggles split them into two packs. Ralph leads one group and preaches civilized ingenuity and togetherness, but Jack wants nothing of it and builds a faction of barbaric hunters who ultimately go to war with Ralph.  This powerful shift in conscience transforms ordinary kids into primal killers, setting off a devastating battle of good versus evil and presenting a haunting metaphor for the savage in us all.

EDITORIAL REVIEW: An editorial review really isn't needed for this film.  It's been around for nearly 20 years (yes, 20 years!) and is a cult classic amongst the faithful who love coming of age movies like the ones we offer here.  Pretty much a no-brainer and a must have in your collection.  Certainly not as good as the original Lord of the Flies from 1963, but definitely worth a look.  I would even say this 1990 version has a hint "daring" filmmaking (like they really did wear nothing under their loin cloths - which were actually worn out and loose-fitting tighty whities) the likes of which MGM probably wouldn't try now (like 1969's Kes, for example).  Keep your thumb on the pause and slow motion buttons to make up your own story and turn a 90-minute film into a 3 hour epic!

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STARRING: Balthazar Getty, Chris Furrh, Danuel Pipoly.
DIRECTOR: Harry Hook.
AVAILABILITY: In stock! Ships within one business day.
LENGTH: 90 minutes.
LANGUAGE: English, with optional French / Spanish subtitles.
SPECIAL FEATURES: 1.85:1 (16:9 Widescreen); 5.1 Stereo; 1 disc; Chapter selection; Uncut.
VIEWER DISCRETION: Brief nudity, coarse language, violence.
PICTURE QUALITY: Excellent picture quality. (what's this mean?)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA (1990).
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DATE ADDED TO OUR LIBRARY:  November 6, 2009.