October Horror Challenge - Full Eclipse (1993)

 

Synopsis

An L.A. cops is recruited into a special task force as his life seems to be falling apart. Task force members take a serum that gives them werewolf-like traits.

Review

If you haven't heard of this one, that's because it's a made for HBO flick from the early 90's and not streaming anywhere. I watched it based on the recommendation of my friend Stew. Given the werewolf ties I expected this to be an action horror flick. I wouldn't really call it that. There's a reference to X-Men and its spot on. This is a comic book action movie with a horror connection. Instead of mutant abilities, the lead gets injected with werewolf serum. 

Mario Van Peebles isn't a great actor, but he's a perfect gruff action hero. The movie isn't subtle, but that's part of the charm. The protagonist's name is Max Dire and the head of the taskforce is Adam Garou. The action has a John Woo quality and it works. The effects are fine, though the actual werewolf fight is cheesy af. If you can find this one, I say check it out. I do want to warn that towards the end of the movie there is a rape scene. You only see the very beginning, but I know that can be triggering so I wanted to point it out.

In Your Game

Since the movie feels like a superhero flick, I've decided to give him the DCC supers treatment.

 
Max Dire: Init +3; Atk +8 bit (1d4+3) or +8 claw (1d6+3) or +6 Pistol, hi-power (1d10, range 70/140/210) ; Crit IV/1d16; AC 14; HD 5d12; HP 60; Mov. 30'; Act 1d20+1d14; SP regeneration, infravision 60', pheromones ; SV Ref +5; Fort +7; Will +2; AL L

Pheremones: Max can use his senses of smell and taste to detect changes in creatures. He can learn their general emotional state. He can also tell if someone is lying by tasting them (typically done via sweat).

Regeneration: Max regains 1d3 HP at the start of each round unless he is touching silver.

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