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Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
261
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Robert T. Bogue in Matthew Blackheart: Monster Smasher (2002)
ActionComedyHorror

A soldier who was long thought dead in World War 2, returns to modern day New York to combat monsters, who are now the power elite, running the city.A soldier who was long thought dead in World War 2, returns to modern day New York to combat monsters, who are now the power elite, running the city.A soldier who was long thought dead in World War 2, returns to modern day New York to combat monsters, who are now the power elite, running the city.

  • Director
    • Erik Canuel
  • Writers
    • Robert Engels
    • John Schouweiler
    • Roy Knyrim
  • Stars
    • Robert T. Bogue
    • Christopher Heyerdahl
    • Jay Baruchel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    261
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Erik Canuel
    • Writers
      • Robert Engels
      • John Schouweiler
      • Roy Knyrim
    • Stars
      • Robert T. Bogue
      • Christopher Heyerdahl
      • Jay Baruchel
    • 12User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Robert T. Bogue
    Robert T. Bogue
    • Matthew Blackheart
    • (as Robert Bogue)
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    Christopher Heyerdahl
    • Dr. Jacob Mortas
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Jimmy Fleming
    Karen Elkin
    Karen Elkin
    • Nancy
    John Novak
    John Novak
    • Ruskin Stern
    Paul Cagelet
    Paul Cagelet
    • Young Glen
    Ardon Bess
    • Blind Sid
    Vlasta Vrana
    Vlasta Vrana
    • Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Dr. James Franken
    Kim Feeney
    Kim Feeney
    • Rita
    Jayne Heitmeyer
    Jayne Heitmeyer
    • Ava
    Una Kay
    • Helen Goldsworthy
    Carl Alacchi
    Carl Alacchi
    • Diner Guy…
    Alan Legros
    • Ronny, Mangy Guy
    Marianne Farley
    Marianne Farley
    • The Dream Woman
    • (as Marianne Therien)
    Robert Higden
    Robert Higden
    • Zombie Family Head…
    John Topor
    • Werelion Family Head
    Gregoire Dunlevy
    Gregoire Dunlevy
    • Vampire Family Head
    • Director
      • Erik Canuel
    • Writers
      • Robert Engels
      • John Schouweiler
      • Roy Knyrim
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    sketchyninja

    line delivery

    It's your average modern b-movie sci-fi but with excellent one-liner delivery. The actor that plays Blackheart, Rob Bogue, can deliver the comic book lines very well and could be 2nd choice to Bruce Campbell. I say this being a Campbell fan myself. All other counts are average for effects, acting, and music with nothing really good or bad. A- for 1-liners.---"Bogies..Hate'em"
    10Colonel-8

    Surprisingly fun, a real joy!

    I caught this movie quite by accident and was drawn in. The character is campy, in a 40's tough (but nice) guy kind of way. His clean cut demeanor, and no nonsense attitude towards good and evil make the Matthew Blackheart character a continuously enjoyable phenomenon. This movie was like a cross between the Guyver and Evil Dead. Campy, but nonstop fun. Don't watch it if you don't like cheese, but those with the taste won't be disappointed.
    10amputeetango

    Amazing writing!

    It's clearly a low-budget film but they really ran with this WACKY PLOT! I can see how some people may dislike it but it is at least a 7 star film

    I say 10 because the writing was so good! And that supporting woman character; once she put on a little makeup she was rocking it out! mmm yeah

    I can't imagine trashing things just to trash things. This is a B-Movie. It isn't quality across the board but it has it where it counts! 10 stars for the scrappy underdog! woof woof
    wolfmano

    OH!

    I had the "Pleasure" of watching this movie on the Sci fi channel, some months ago and let me tell you this movie is awful, i warn anyone and everyone out there to avoid this movie, it seems to me this was a pilot for a doomed TV series, thank god because who wants to be watching tv and to hear " coming up next after hercules and xena and cleopatra 2525 Matthew Blackheart.
    Backlash007

    Captain America meets Bruce Campbell

    Bogeys beware! This is a made-for-television gem. Matthew Blackheart is a quirky mix between Captain America and a cocky Bruce Campbell. Matthew Blackheart was engineered by the government to fight nazi monsters known as Bogeys (that's the Captain America part). After a fifty-five year sleep (more Captain America), he is back it New York, cocky as hell, fighting Bogeys (that's where the Bruce Campbell part comes into play). The special effects are incredible, especially for made-for-TV stuff. The movie itself runs more like a pilot for a television series. And I'm surprised that it's not one. It leaves some unanswered questions and a very open ending. An excellent comic book movie nonetheless.

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    • Goofs
      When Blackheart first uses a cell phone in the diner, he puts it to his ear up side down, but the next shot, it is right side up without time for a change.
    • Quotes

      Jimmy Fleming: You know, you've got kind of that "Rip Van Winkle Meets the Picture of Dorian Grey" thing going on, you know that, don't you?

    • Connections
      References Frankenstein (1931)

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Blackheart
    • Filming locations
      • Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production company
      • Telescene Film Group Productions
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    • Budget
      • $3,400,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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