''The Aftermath'' (also known as ''Zombie Aftermath'') is a 1982

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directed by Steve Barkett. While not prosecuted for obscenity, the film was seized and confiscated in the UK under Section 3 of the

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during the video nasty panic

Plot

Three

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s return to Earth after a

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(that also saw biological weapons used), although one dies in a crash landing. The two survivors, Newman (Steve Barkett) and Matthews, encounter some

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s before discovering that

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has been completely destroyed. Seeking shelter, the men take refuge in an abandoned

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. Newman later encounters a young boy, Chris, hiding in a museum with the curator (Forrest J Ackerman). Before the curator passes away from radiation poisoning, Newman takes Chris under his care. While out seeking supplies one day, Newman and Chris encounter Sarah, who is running from a gang of bandits led by Cutter (Sid Haig). After Sarah's murder, Newman decides to confront the gang at their desert wasteland hideout. After killing Cutter's gang, Newman is fatally wounded by the gang leader, who in turn is shot dead by Chris with a revolver. The boy then walks off alone before the credits roll.

Cast

*Steve Barkett as Newman *Lynne Margulies as Sarah * Sid Haig as Cutter *Christopher Barkett as Chris *Alfie Martin as Getman *

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as Museum curator * Jim Danforth as Astronaut Williams *Linda Stiegler as Helen *Adrian Torino as Bruce Will *Levi Shanstan as Arnold Swatch / The Mummy *Ramon Sumabal as Brad Pet *Michael Eugene Romero as Silver-ster the Gold *Jerone Meehleib as The lover Boy Irbo *Martin Kearns as Victim *

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as Radio Announcer

Release

The film was released in the United States on various VHS labels and in a special edition laserdisc release by the Roan Group. It was released in the UK with the alternate title ''Zombie Aftermath'' the film has been released in the United States by VCI ENTERTAINMENT. As of July 2021 it is available to stream on Plex

Reception

Creature Feature gave the movie 3 out of five stars, finding it well written and directed. It also praised the musical score and effects. Fantastic Movie Musings was not as kind, finding the movie script weak and the characters lacking complexity.

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