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''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 ''Empire of Ash III'' is a post-apocalyptic science fiction movie from 1989. It is a sequel to the movie known as ''Empire of Ash'' or ''Empire of Ash II''. The film is also known as ''Maniac Warriors'' and ''Last Of The Warriors''. Plot In 2050 ...
''. 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

* List of apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction


References

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''Empire of Ash'' (1988)
1988 films 1980s science fiction films Canadian post-apocalyptic films Canadian science fiction films English-language Canadian films 1980s English-language films 1980s Canadian films