Twister's Revenge! (1988)

"Enough of this computer talk, you know it only gives this cowboy a headache." - Dave

Three thieves try to capture a computerized monster truck.
Starring: Dean West, David Alan Smith, R. Richardson Luka, Jay Gjernes

Link to IMDB

Dave

Dave is a competitive monster truck driver that's arriving on the scene with his new truck called Twister, but this is not your typical vehicle. Twister is powered by advanced computer technology that allows it to basically drive itself; so Dave can let the truck plow through the car-crushing competitions while he simply relaxes in the driver seat.

The pile of computers that run Twister are kept in a nearby van where Dave's wife, Sherry, keeps the software running.
While Twister is impressing the audience, three bumbling rednecks have devised a scheme to hijack the van and sell the computers for some easy money. These goons are Kelly, Dutch and Bear, and each one is dumber than the last.


The three guys quickly realize that the van and Twister itself are protected by alarm systems, so instead they decide it will be easier to just kidnap Sherry and hold her for ransom!
Kelly, Dutch and Bear are so incompetent that it's a surprise they're actually able to pull this off, but now Dave is eager to rescue his wife... And that's when Twister starts talking to Dave!

Dumb,  Dumber  and  Dumbest

Yup, Twister's advanced AI program has given it (him?) a mind of its own, and he wants to rescue Sherry just as much as Dave does. Twister's pretty sassy and has a superiority complex, but he and Dave make a good team as they go around to the bars trying to track down the goons. Dave does the talking and Twister stays outside smashing-up the parking lot!
Kelly, Dutch and Bear are put on the run, but they have a secret weapon that might just give them a chance against Twister's revenge... A tank!

"You got me so upset, I'm losing my coolant." - Twister

This is the type of cinematic experience that, while not exploding too many hams, is still the definition of what I love finding in bad movies. It's trash, and it's aware that it can't be anything but trash.

Most of the "plot" consists of watching the three rednecks fumble around and argue, and while it's far from riveting drama these characters are oddly enjoyable. The second half gives us more action, but since there's not much that a talking monster truck can do except smash stuff, the movie plays to that strength by having Twister smash everything!

The movie usually fails at being coherent but it's also far from the worst thing I've watched, and all the chaos was fuel enough to keep me happily truckin' along to the end.

Be sure not to miss:
- Why is there a man-bat creature at the bar!?
- Those poor chickens.

Internet review:
"The enjoyment level depends on your tolerance for pure, unadulterated idiocy." - Milks

Should I watch it?
It's a bizarre treat for enthusiasts of trash, but everyone else should run away.

Where can I find it?
Here on YouTube.

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