Down the Tubis

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### **Down the Tubis: Necromancer (1988)**  

Ah, the '80s: big hair, synth scores, and sleazy supernatural revenge tales like *Necromancer*. The plot follows a college student who turns to dark magic after being assaulted, summoning a demon to exact revenge on her attackers. Cue gratuitous gore, awkward acting, and effects that would make a Halloween store blush. The movie thinks it’s dead serious, which makes its melodramatic performances and dialogue all the funnier.  

**Trash Guru Take:**  

This is pure late-night gold—equal parts grimy and goofy. If you like your horror with a side of unintentional camp, *Necromancer* will have you cackling like the titular witch.

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### **Down the Tubis: Captives (1988)**  

A bargain-bin psychological thriller dressed up as horror, *Captives* throws you into a grim story of hostages subjected to experiments by a deranged couple. The atmosphere is oppressively dark (both literally and figuratively—the lighting department clearly had a small budget). The pacing drags, and the acting is stiff, but there’s a strange allure to its attempts at being "artsy." The final act veers into absurd territory, making it worth the slog.  

**Trash Guru Take:**  

It’s a weird mix of pretension and exploitation, like a student film that got lost in a sleazy VHS store. Not for everyone, but if you like slow-burn oddities, give it a spin.

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### **Down the Tubis: Deadly Daphne’s Revenge (1987)**  

One of the grimiest entries in this lineup, *Deadly Daphne’s Revenge* feels like someone poured a revenge thriller, a slasher, and a handful of bad ideas into a blender. Daphne’s backstory is revealed through scattered, poorly edited flashbacks, while the rest of the film juggles awkward scenes of violence and bizarre attempts at humor. It’s incoherent, grimy, and feels like it was shot in someone’s backyard—but that’s what makes it trashy fun.  

**Trash Guru Take:**  

This one’s for the die-hard trash enthusiasts. It’s a chaotic trainwreck that somehow keeps you glued to the screen, wondering what nonsense will happen next.

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### **Down the Tubis: Curfew (1989)**  

If you’re in the mood for a nasty little grindhouse thriller, *Curfew* delivers in spades. The plot follows two escaped killers seeking revenge on the family of a district attorney. What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for with gratuitous violence and villains so cartoonishly evil they might twirl their mustaches. The pacing is relentless, and while it’s far from “good,” it’s undeniably entertaining in its trashy brutality.  

**Trash Guru Take:**  

A mean-spirited grindhouse romp perfect for fans of sleazy revenge flicks. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’ll satisfy your craving for late-night carnage.

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### Final Thoughts:  

Tubi has once again blessed us with these trash cinema gems. Whether you’re in it for the camp, the gore, or the sheer WTF factor, this lineup scratches that itch for ridiculous, low-budget madness. Grab some friends and enjoy the chaos—these movies were made for ironic, popcorn-fueled marathons!