(Mis)directed by Paul Leder, this is an early "Disturbed 'Nam Vet" flick. Greg Mullavy's fine performance as the central character cannot obviate the wretchedness of the filmmaking.  For technical incompetence, the film falls just this side of Ed Wood's oeuvre.  A dull script further ensures a thoroughly unengrossing viewing experience.

Pass this one by.  An unearthed gem is not to be found here.

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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The horror genre features stories that aim to elicit fear, suspense, and a sense of dread in its audience. Horror stories often explore themes related to the unknown, the supernatural, and the macabre, and they frequently evoke strong emotional reactions such as anxiety, terror, and unease.

A Vietnam veteran goes on a crime spree and starts torturing and killing men he served in the army with.

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