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The Aftermath (also known as Zombie Aftermath) is a 1982 science fiction horror independent film directed by Steve Barkett.

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The Aftermath
Directed by	Steve Barkett
Written by	Steve Barkett
Produced by	Steve Barkett
Starring	Steve Barkett Lynne Margulies Sid Haig
Edited by	Thomas F. Denove Dennis Skotak
Music by	John Morgan
Release date	March 22, 1982 (1982-03-22) (USA)
Running time	95 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the Obscene Publications Act 1959 during the video nasty panic [1]

Plot

Three astronauts return to Earth after a nuclear holocaust (that also saw biological weapons used), although one dies in a crash landing. The two survivors, Newman (Steve Barkett) and Matthews, encounter some mutants before discovering that Los Angeles has been completely destroyed. Seeking shelter, the men take refuge in an abandoned mansion. Newman later encounters a young boy, Chris, hiding in a museum with the curator (Forrest J Ackerman).

Before the curator passes away from radiation poisoning, Newman takes Chris under his care. While out seeking supplies one day, Newman and Chris encounter Sarah, who is running from a gang of bandits led by Cutter (Sid Haig).

After Sarah's murder, Newman decides to confront the gang at their desert wasteland hideout. After killing Cutter's gang, Newman is fatally wounded by the gang leader, who in turn is shot dead by Chris with a revolver. The boy then walks off alone before the credits roll.

Cast

• Steve Barkett as Newman
• Lynne Margulies as Sarah
• Sid Haig as Cutter
• Christopher Barkett as Chris
• Alfie Martin as Getman
• Forrest J Ackerman as Museum curator
• Jim Danforth as Astronaut Williams
• Linda Stiegler as Helen
• Adrian Torino as Bruce Will
• Levi Shanstan as Arnold Swatch / The Mummy
• Ramon Sumabal as Brad Pet
• Michael Eugene Romero as Silver-ster the Gold
• Jerone Meehleib as The lover Boy Irbo
• Martin Kearns as Victim
• Dick Miller as Radio Announcer [2]

Release

The film was released in the United States on various VHS labels and in a special edition laserdisc release by the Roan Group. It was released in the UK with the alternate title Zombie Aftermath the film has been released in the United States by VCI ENTERTAINMENT. As of July 2021 it is available to stream on Plex[3]

Reception

Creature Feature gave the movie 3 out of five stars, finding it well written and directed. It also praised the musical score and effects.[4] Fantastic Movie Musings was not as kind, finding the movie script weak and the characters lacking complexity.[5]

See also

• List of zombie short films and undead-related projects

References

External links

• The Aftermath at IMDb

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