NEUTRON VS THE DEATH ROBOTS
The combination of the shadowy tones of classic Hollywood horror and noir films with the wholesome thrills of the Republic superhero serials of the 40s was a hallmark of early lucha films, and the Neutron films offer an example of the practice at its most visually sumptuous and alluring. To some extent the films even prefigure Hollywood’s current vogue for “going dark” with costumed hero tales. And Neutron could hardly present us with a better hero to receive such treatment, blessed as he is with mysterious origins, a disturbing habit of popping up unexpectedly in peoples’ bedrooms, and what one could easily be forgiven for describing as a gimp mask.
Keith Allison is the ruthless overlord of Teleport City.
#1 by lyzard on February 1st, 2010
As you do.
#2 by The Rev. D.D. on February 1st, 2010
Is there really much difference in the two?
*rimshot*
#3 by Todd on February 2nd, 2010
Liz, have you ever had a situation where your supply of wrestler brains was unequal to your supply of ape brains? I was wondering what you might do in that case.
#4 by lyzard on February 3rd, 2010
When pushed, I tend to go for the brains of used car salesmen. They’re plentiful, and generally in as-new condition. You know, only one thought on a Sunday morning…