Empire of Ash

Empire of Ash
Directed by Michael Mazo
Lloyd A. Simandl
Written by story Lloyd A. Simandl
Saul Urbonas
Produced by John A. Curtis
Michael Mazo
Lloyd A. Simandl
Starring Melanie Kilgour
Thom Schioler
Frank Wilson
Sandy Mackenzie
James Stevens
Michele Chiponski
Cinematography Nathaniel Massey
Edited by Michael Mazo
Music by Tom Lavin
Bill Buckingham
Distributed by North American Releasing
Release date
  • 1988
Running time
 86 minutes
Language English

Empire of Ash (also known as Empire of Ash II) is a Canadian post-apocalyptic science fiction movie from 1988. The movie was re-released in 1989 as Empire of Ash II. It was followed by one sequel: Empire of Ash III. The movie is also known as Maniac Warriors.

Plot

In 2050, sometime after a nuclear war, Danielle (Melanie Kilgour) searches for her missing sister in New Idaho. All cities have been destroyed and humanity lives in small groups in the countryside. The Warriors, a government sanctioned paramilitary group, have kidnapped the healthy sister in an attempt to harvest her healthy blood. The leader of the warriors (Frank Wilson) is insane. Orion (Thom Schioler) assists Danielle.

Cast

  • Melanie Kilgour as Danielle
  • Thom Schioler as Orion
  • Frank Wilson as Shepherd
  • James Stevens as Iodine
  • Alexander MacKenzie as Chuck
  • Michele Chiponski as Baalca
  • Michael Bernardo as Head Raider

Reception

John Stanley gave the movie one out of five stars, finding nothing redeemable in either this movie or its sequel. It was rated 18 by the BBFC. TV Guide found the movie to be anemic, needing talent and lacking in spirit or energy, and stated that the movie had "no saving graces"

Release

The film was released on VHS in 1989.

See also