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Film Icon Vernon Wells Talks ‘Mad Max’, New Movies And Much More In Our Interview

Veteran actor Vernon Wells has appeared in over 200 films, series, and games in his expansive career, including Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Weird Science, and Commando. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Wells. Not only did we talk about his role in classic films, but also his films that will soon be released and much more. Horror Fuel: “You’ve been in so many amazing classic films, Mad Max, Commando, Weird Science, Inner Space – I really love Inner Space – it was one of my favorite movies growing up.” Vernon Wells: “Well, thank you. That’s one of my favorite movies, that and Weird Science.” Horror Fuel: “Who doesn’t love Weird Science?” Vernon Wells: “It’s one of those wonderful growing up movies. It’s one of those John Hughes specials.” Horror Fuel: “Yes, it is. What is it like now, looking back on all those films and the other iconic roles you’ve played?” Vernon Wells: “It’s great to look

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 29, 2020
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Blu-Ray Review: Weird Science (1985)

Uber-nerds Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) are left to their own devices one fateful Friday, and after viewing Frankenstein on TV get the shit-hot idea to create their own woman to end their lonely ways like a couple of less drunk (for the moment)/more horny Colin Clives. Utilizing improbable computer simulations, an unauthorized entrance to top-secret government programs, scanned girlie magazines, footage of Diamond David Lee Roth, and a half-assed magic ceremony our heroes succeed, and the girl of their dreams, Lisa (Kelly LeBrock), arrives on the scene from the hot pink ether. With Lisa’s magic and sex appeal the boys get lessons in life and a new-found popularity, but will it be enough to help them obtain real girlfriends and keep them out of the ham-fisted abusive clutches of Wyatt’s psychotic older brother Chet (a scene stealing Bill Paxton)…not to mention survive the party of the century Lisa throws in their honor (which comes complete with

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DanXIII
Jul 14, 2019

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Horror Fuel

Film Icon Vernon Wells Talks ‘Mad Max’, New Movies And Much More In Our Interview

Veteran actor Vernon Wells has appeared in over 200 films, series, and games in his expansive career, including Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Weird Science, and Commando. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Wells. Not only did we talk about his role in classic films, but also his films that will soon be released and much more. Horror Fuel: “You’ve been in so many amazing classic films, Mad Max, Commando, Weird Science, Inner Space – I really love Inner Space – it was one of my favorite movies growing up.” Vernon Wells: “Well, thank you. That’s one of my favorite movies, that and Weird Science.” Horror Fuel: “Who doesn’t love Weird Science?” Vernon Wells: “It’s one of those wonderful growing up movies. It’s one of those John Hughes specials.” Horror Fuel: “Yes, it is. What is it like now, looking back on all those films and the other iconic roles you’ve played?” Vernon Wells: “It’s great to look

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 29, 2020
Horror Fuel

Blu-Ray Review: Weird Science (1985)

Uber-nerds Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) are left to their own devices one fateful Friday, and after viewing Frankenstein on TV get the shit-hot idea to create their own woman to end their lonely ways like a couple of less drunk (for the moment)/more horny Colin Clives. Utilizing improbable computer simulations, an unauthorized entrance to top-secret government programs, scanned girlie magazines, footage of Diamond David Lee Roth, and a half-assed magic ceremony our heroes succeed, and the girl of their dreams, Lisa (Kelly LeBrock), arrives on the scene from the hot pink ether. With Lisa’s magic and sex appeal the boys get lessons in life and a new-found popularity, but will it be enough to help them obtain real girlfriends and keep them out of the ham-fisted abusive clutches of Wyatt’s psychotic older brother Chet (a scene stealing Bill Paxton)…not to mention survive the party of the century Lisa throws in their honor (which comes complete with

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DanXIII
Jul 14, 2019