It serves as a time capsule for the gritty, cynical tone of independent 90s filmmaking.
A significant portion of the genre's entertainment value is derived from "ironic enjoyment." Bad dialogue, unrealistic plot twists, and melodramatic acting (often found in the "so bad it's good" category) have created a new form of communal entertainment. Payback.1995--Erotic-.DVDRip
While the 1995 film Payback —directed by Anthony Hickox and starring C. Thomas Howell, Joan Severance, and Marshall Bell—is often classified under this gritty, late-night television umbrella, it remains a fascinating study in mid-90s genre filmmaking. The Plot: A Classic Tale of Greed and Betrayal It serves as a time capsule for the
(R.G. Armstrong), who is being tortured by a sadistic guard named (Marshall Bell) for information on a hidden stash of cash. Thomas Howell, Joan Severance, and Marshall Bell—is often
Transitioning from his 1980s teen idol status ( The Outsiders , Red Dawn ), Howell spent the 1990s reinventing himself as a gritty leading man in dark, psychological thrillers. His performance in Payback balances a sense of desperation with a tough, noir-inspired edge.