Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Fascinating little 80s Computer Curio "Interface "


It was Lou Diamond Phillips's first film role, as Punk #1. Primarily directed by Andy Anderson, Interface was a production of Anderson's film program at the University of Texas at Arlington. The film was scripted, acted, and initially directed entirely by UTA students.

Released by Vestron, it boasts a truly intriguing concept and a lot of no budget charm.

The film takes place on a fictional college campus. Davies, starring as a professor, discovers a secret society of masked hackers on campus; they seemingly kill his star pupil. Hobson attempts to uncover and neutralize the society, even as he himself becomes a suspect in his student's death.

I love 1980s portrayals of computers and hacking, and the underground activist, almost cult angle with the various ritual masks makes this one a can't miss.  Stream it on youtube.

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