Nemesis (1992): Lo-Fi Cyberpunk, Really Big Guns

Nemesis is a low-budget 1990s cyberpunk action film that, if you missed in its day, you got to check out now.With effects wizards from Terminator 2 and cult movie vets behind the camera, director Albert Pyun (Cyborg), cast, and crew stretched a limited budget into an action science-fiction film that's still finding fans today.In this episode, I dive into the cult movie-making that gives Nemesis a stand-out place in the straight-to-video era of the 1990s.If you like Sega Genesis games, books by William Gibson, or action films that are retro and awesome, this movie may be for you.I unpack its fun camera angles, firefights and kickass practical effects, but question its wig choices.Directed by Albert Pyun. Written by Albert Pyun (credited as Rebecca Charles).Starring:Olivier GrunerTim ThomersonCary-Hiroyuki TagawaMerle KennedyYuji OkumotoMarjorie MonaghanBrion JamesDeborah SheltonConnect with us on Bluesky:@not-ni-theaters.bsky.socialAnd to read more of Will's writing or check out more podcast episodes, you can visit him at: willturntale.com