Aftershock

Starring:James Lew, Michael Standing, Elizabeth Kaitan, Jay Roberts Jr., Chris DeRose, John Saxon, Deanna Oliver, Russ Tamblyn, Matthias Hues, Michael Berryman, Chuck Jeffreys, Christopher Mitchum, Richard Lynch, Julie Woodside, Ron Althoff, Pat McGroarty, Claudia Wick, Bob Schott, Susan Lemley, Charles Ly
Director: Frank Harris
Studio: Image Entertainment
Product Type: DVD

Description

New York, the City That Never Sleeps, is trapped in a nightmare of horror and destruction when a massive earthquake rocks the unsuspecting city. Countless lives are lost, families are torn apart, and chaos runs rampant as the Mayor (Charles S. Dutton) and former Fire Chief (Tom Skerritt) race to enact a city-wide emergency plan. The two men also face personal devastation and uncertainty as their own family members lie buried in the toppled infrastructure. Sharon Lawrence, Lisa Nicole Carson and Cicely Tyson also star in this incredible story of undying courage in the face of unimaginable human tragedy.

Customer Reviews:

Who Would've Thought............2007-06-27

Who would've ever thought that there could ever be an earthquake of this magnitude in New York City. Great Cast.....Great Special Effects. It leaves the viewer with the feeling that people really do care about one another, especially in times of crises. If you like disaster movies, this one is a must have for your collection.

Good wrecking fun.......2007-04-14

Nice panoramic CG scenes of a wrecked Manhattan, huge pieces of buildings crushing hapless people in the streets, even a full blown tsunami taking out poor Liberty, Aftershock gives us generous mayhem. Some of the "human stories" are contrived and overdone, especially the climbing mom and mean accountant. But it is still a fun ride, nicely adorned by the lovely Jennifer Garner. A definite keeper.

average movie.......2007-02-15

very average disaster movie..dialoques and scenes before earthquake are sometimes boring..there is nothing attractive for the audience...

An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!.......2006-05-04

This is undoubtedly one of the best natural disaster movies ever produced--much, much better than the 1974 film "Earthquake".

Oh, by the way, Mr. Michael Butts, that's Tom Skerritt that starred in the film, not Tom Selleck!

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York real and live action.......2006-04-09

I really liked this movie and felt it was well done with much suspense and action. It was like I was part of the whole movie. It brought back for me a feeling like it could really happen. It was true to NY and the people. The action and acting was really good. I enjoyed the movie and felt its a winner.

Aftershock - Beyond the Civil War (History Channel)

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Horrors following horror

Aftershock - Beyond the Civil War (History Channel)
Starring: Dan Bolton , Karimah Williams , Rehana Vaidya , Orion Barnes , and Brian Danner
Director: David Padrusch
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000NA2TTW
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Customer Reviews:

Horrors following horror.......2007-06-21

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward all men, except a few hell-born and hell-bound rebels in Knoxville."

Union sympathizer and future Tennessee Governor William "Parson" Brownlow. Quoted in Shelby Foote's "The Civil War," Volume One.

"Swallow the dog" - Confederates taking the oath of allegiance to the United States, which included renouncing all allegiance to the Confederacy.

As I write this, Iraq is on the verge of civil war, and there is great controversy over whether American forces are wanted or needed there. Many of us assumed wrongly that when they were liberated from tyranny, everything would be sunshine and roses. Instead, in some ways, things are even worse than before Saddam Hussein fell. While the people are more free, they are slow to learn that freedom is never free. Aftershocks are all too common in every conflict, as this aptly named special from A&E shows. It contains violence and racial epithets that were all too common at the time and reveals how similar the current violence in Iraq is to the violence throughout the former Confederacy.

Part of my fascination with history is that it repeats itself, and this assures me that there are patterns to everything and that storms will always pass. Reading or viewing programs about our own Civil War makes almost any other conflict seem like just a bad day at the office. And this outstanding special from The History Channel shows that the years following the civil war were even worse than the war years themselves in some ways. Officially, the war ended in April of 1865 with Lee's surrender, but actual fighting did continue, and when soldiers returned home, they returned to find their beloved lands destroyed, their economy obliterated, and the newly freed slaves were in some ways even worse off than before. Violence was a daily occurrence in almost every southern city of any size, and our own reign of terror broke out.

Historians interviewed for this program elaborate on how important the slave trade was to the South, being a $4 billion dollar industry, about $30 billion in today's dollars. And of course it artificially propped up the cotton economy with it, and when it all went away, the Federal Government under President Andrew Johnson did very little to help anyone. Programs to reconstruct the south were instituted, but underfunded and barely managed in any way. With Abe Lincoln gone, his hopes to rebuild the nation died with him. Johnson unfortunately was like many northerners in that he hated slavery mainly because it gave so much power to the plantation owner elites. When slavery went away, he felt little sympathy for the people themselves. And of course southern whites, who had lost so many lives, property, and most of all Southern pride, took all of their frustrations out on their new brethren. At least when slaves were valuable property, there was motivation to discipline them but not to kill them unnecessarily. With that motivation gone, and with radical Republicans being shot on sight, it was as if the war never ended and was fought for nothing. The unrest gave rise to our own home-grown terrorist organization, the KKK, who inflicted wounds into America from which she may never heal. They were the terrorists of the day, the Al Qaeda of the American South.

One of the best analogies applied to the Civil War in this special is that while 9/11/01 involved terrorism and death on Wall Street, the market itself was only dented, not destroyed. In the former Confederacy, one-fourth of all able-bodied males were dead, and the agrarian economy was obliterated. Reconstruction in some ways was never finished.

The program shows a re-enactment of a sort you won't see staged anywhere. Governor Brownlow in Tennessee takes voting rights away from former Confederates but gives it to blacks. He threatens to shoot legislators when they refuse to come in to vote. When Federal soldiers order a southern woman to display mourning for President Lincoln, she refuses on the grounds that she lost her husband and son to the war. When they insist, she goes inside to retrieve her widow's garments, but instead of putting them on, she ties them above her porch and the other end into a loop. Before anyone can stop her, she hung herself. Much like Mr. Brownlow above, this incident showed that the Civil War was about pride and the right to self-determination. And in Tennessee, Governor Brownlow and KKK Grand Wizard Nathan Bedford Forrest prepare for an in-state civil war. In Arkansas, a war did break out.

It is always a catastrophe when proud people turn against each other, whether in Paris, Charleston, or Baghdad.

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a fun sequel
Return of Black Scorpion
when she's good she's good, but when she's bad she's better
B-movie silliness
bad, but that's what makes it so good

Black Scorpion II: Aftershock
Starring: Carl Banks , Gabrielle Beimford , Sean Gavigan , Laura Harring , and David Harris
Manufacturer: New Concorde
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Customer Reviews:

a fun sequel.......2004-12-09

As a Black Scorpion I think this a fun sequel that has everything I like about the Black Scorpion Tv series (which is available on DVD in an impressive collection): a strong and intelligent heroine, weird but wonderful bad guys, and lots of B-movie/comic strip action. Good fun!

Return of Black Scorpion.......2004-04-27

When I saw that there was a movie called Black Scorpion 2 I knew that I would have to watch it right away as my wife and I had so enjoyed the first movie.

Joan Severance returns as Darcy Walker, policewoman by day and crime fighter by night. Although her partner has been recast, almost all of the faces from the first movie have returned, including Garret Morris as Argyle.

The film opens with Darcy tracking down the Gangster Prankster (sort of a cross between the Joker and Two-Face) and then busting him as Black Scorpion. Meanwhile a woman scientist has come up with a way to neutralize earthquakes and aftershocks. Unfortunately the Mayor enjoys the federal relief funds that quakes bring in so he sabotages her machine. The result is that it amplifies the quake and the scientist takes on the identity of Aftershock. It is up to Black Scorpion to make the streets safe again.

While not quite up to the level of the first film (the fight scenes are almost comical) it was still a fun film and I would recommend it to anyone who has seen the first Black Scorpion film. I definitely recommend these films to those who like the comic book film genre, although this is not intended for kids (ther is nudity and violence).

when she's good she's good, but when she's bad she's better.......2004-04-22

Some say these type of movies are "bad" and sure they won't win an Oscar, but the Black Scorpion sure will entertain. The Black Scorpion is every cool superhero cliche wrapped up in one beautiful package. Um..Make that TWO beautiful packages. Joan Severance and Michelle Lintel have both played the role. Severance played the Scorpion in the original Black Scorpion movie, and in this sequel, and Lintel took over for the tv show. Who's better? Who cares! I like em both. A LOT! How could any red blooded male decide when you can enjoy em both over and over thanks to Roger Corman and DVD technology? Enjoy!

B-movie silliness.......2004-03-06

Don't expect a serious movie, but turn off your brain and enjoy the wonders of this flick. Sexy, silly, and worth your time if you love B-movies. I've got to give it five stars for fun.

bad, but that's what makes it so good.......2004-01-14

The Black Scorpion movies and series are very funny and sexy and they aren't to be taken seriously, but are great escapism. The villans from this one return for the series which is now available on DVD and had Adam West and Frank Gorshin too! Watch these DVDs and enjoy the explosions, the beautiful women and laugh your butt off!

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Who Would've Thought.....
Good wrecking fun
average movie
An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York real and live action

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Starring: Tom Skerritt , Sharon Lawrence , Charles S. Dutton , Lisa Nicole Carson , and Jennifer Garner
Director: Mikael Salomon
Manufacturer: Live / Artisan
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Description

Customer Reviews:

Who Would've Thought............2007-06-27

Good wrecking fun.......2007-04-14

average movie.......2007-02-15

very average disaster movie..dialoques and scenes before earthquake are sometimes boring..there is nothing attractive for the audience...

An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!.......2006-05-04

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York real and live action.......2006-04-09

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Get your Lynch fix here.

Aftershock
Starring: James Lew , Michael Standing , Elizabeth Kaitan , Jay Roberts Jr. , and Chris DeRose
Director: Frank Harris
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000055XLP
Release Date: 2001-01-30

Description

Nearly destroyed by violent earthquakes and germ warfare, society struggles on, ruled by a ruthless paramilitary government that suppresses all free thought to maintain its stranglehold of power. Few are brave enough to stand up to these vicious dictators until a freedom fighter and a mysterious stranger join forces for a battle that may be mankind's last hope. Bone-jarring action and star-crossed romance fuel this high-tension adventure where two worlds meet and the future will be decided by the strongest.

Customer Reviews:

Get your Lynch fix here........1999-08-24

It's a shame that Richard Lynch so often plays a ruthless killer - but he does it so damn good !. And he's especially nasty in this low-budget production. -I haven't seen him this cruel since "Invasion U.S.A.". There's not much of a story, but who cares; if you're a Lynch fan you'll want it no matter what, ofcourse. It's a crazy price, hopefully it'll go down soon.

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King of the Cage: Aftershock
Starring: King of the Cage
Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Release Date: 2005-09-20

60 Minutes - Aftershock (November 13, 2005)

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60 Minutes - Aftershock (November 13, 2005)

Manufacturer: CBS
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Description

When a devastating earthquake hit Pakistan, 13 people from the United States decided to do something extraordinary. These paramedics from New York City left their jobs and paychecks and, with no backing or support, came to help the thousands of injured, homeless, and hungry victims, who were about to face a brutal winter. Bob Simon reports.

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CBS Evening News (May 14, 2002)

Manufacturer: CBS
ProductGroup: DVD
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AFTERSHOCKS FELT IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AFTER LAST NIGHT'S EARTHQUAKE. . . . A COMPUTER PROGRAM THAT CAN HELP POLICE NAIL CRIMINALS, BUT IN THE WRONG HANDS, IT COULD OPEN THE DOOR TO MISUSE AND WIDESPREAD INVASION OF PRIVACY. . . . END NOTES: NEW ICEBERG BREAKS OFF IN THE ANTARCTIC; NO SERIOUS INJURES TO FIREFIGHTER ATTEMPTING TO CAP FOUNTAIN FROM A SHEERED-OFF HYDRANT. . . . TRIAL BEGINS AGAINST BOBBY CHERRY IN CASE OF 1963 CHURCH BOMBING IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. . . . FLOODWATERS CONTINUE RISING IN MIDWEST. . . . PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS THE ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM ACT . . . A 26 YEAR-OLD MALE SHOT THE PRIEST WHO ALLEGEDLY MOLESTED HIM YEARS EARLIER. . . . PHOTOS OF PRESIDENT BUSH FROM 9/11 BEING SOLD TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IS RAISING RECEIVING MUCH CRITICISM. . . . FOOTAGE OF MURDERED JOURNALIST DANIEL PEARL IS BEING USED BY TERRORIST TO RECRUIT NEW SOLDIERS TO FIGHT THE U.S.

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York [Region 2]

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Who Would've Thought.....
Good wrecking fun
average movie
An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!
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Starring: Tom Skerritt , Sharon Lawrence , Charles S. Dutton , Lisa Nicole Carson , and Jennifer Garner
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Customer Reviews:

Who Would've Thought............2007-06-27

Good wrecking fun.......2007-04-14

average movie.......2007-02-15

very average disaster movie..dialoques and scenes before earthquake are sometimes boring..there is nothing attractive for the audience...

An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!.......2006-05-04

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York real and live action.......2006-04-09

Average customer rating:

Who Would've Thought.....
Good wrecking fun
average movie
An astounding, realistic piece of cinema!
Aftershock: Earthquake in New York real and live action

Aftershock: Earthquake in New York
Starring: Tom Skerritt , Sharon Lawrence , Charles S. Dutton , Lisa Nicole Carson , and Jennifer Garner
Director: Mikael Salomon
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