10 best Mad Max ripoffs
These ten films each offer a unique take on the post-apocalyptic genre, drawing inspiration from “Mad Max” while carving out their own identity.
Hands of Steel (1986): A Fistful of Cyborgs, A Splash of Synth, and a Whole Lot of Cult Classic Charm
In the year 1986, a cinematic landscape ravaged by post-apocalyptic chic and cyborg swagger birthed a glorious, trashy gem known as Hands of Steel, also known by its equally dramatic Italian moniker, Vendetta dal futuro (Revenge from the Future). Directed by the delightfully gonzo auteur Sergio Martino, whose filmography ranges from spaghetti westerns to giallo…
Casablanca Express (1989)
The plot entails a special American and Allied military intelligence detail escorting PM Winston Churchill to his wartime casablanca Conference with pres. Franklin Roosevelt.