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I hate to say this, because I love the original Street Trash, and I'm also a fan of B-movies, bad movies and Troma, but I just didn't enjoy this new re-boot/sequel whatever it is. I thought the humour was lame and it tries to be quirky but came across as stupid but not the kind of stupid I like. For many it's worth watching for the gore and melts, which to me I'm guessing, is what most people will want in a Street Trash rehash. And the FX are done well. The story and characters I didn't like. I can see it pays a lot of homage to the original. It just didn't hit the right nerve for me. Still I'm glad it exists as many will like it and it's probably a nuts enough of a movie for any trash movie or body horror fan.

So apparently a remake of the '80s cult classic horror movie "Street Trash" was made in South Africa this year. I just watched it and it's got nothing on that original, and still very unique, movie. If you want a b-grade splatter flick, then I guess this remake might wag your tail. But I found it pretty forgettable.

The original movie didn't really have a plot, which is what made it so cool. Well, that and the fluorescent gore effects. It was just a series of riffs on splatter themes mixed with comedy and a sly wink at the audience that let you know the filmmakers were having fun and wanted us to join in. Considering it's well remembered by cult film fans decades later, I think it's fair to say we did.

This remake has more plot, seemingly, though it doesn't really make sense. It's homeless people again, including a Yiddish-spouting guy who looks a lot like Stanley Kubrick, and another one played by that extraordinary South African actor from the director's previous, and superior, "Fried Barry", who looks like a cross between Bad Boy Bubby and a caveman.

The way his eyes are clear but apparently see nothing, and the way he blinks and stands still like he's patiently waiting for somebody to tell him what to do, reminds me of the character creation screen in a CRPG.

He steals every seen he's in, simply by virtue of him being in it. He doesn't have to do anything, he's just such a bizarre specimen you always find yourself looking at him.

The same can't be said for the guy who plays the main character, unfortunately.

The plot, as near as I can tell, is something to do with a rich South African trying to kill the country's homeless population. I didn't really understand it.

They should have had the guts to make a plotless movie, like the original one was. This movie is unhinged and crazy enough- or seems to want to be - to pull it off. But the plot keeps getting in the way, such as it is.

Ive just finished watching this remake/sequel and I have to say the dialogue & story are very weak. To me it felt like the script (if there was one) was loosely put together on set, my 10 year old can write better dialogue than this! I enjoyed the director's previous film Fried Barry as it was something I hadnt seen before and wasnt trying to be anything it wasnt so I had high expectations for this film of his.

Sadly this film is a miss for me, didnt like the cast or the FXs, everything was just to obvious however saying that it may pick up a Razzie award which could do it some justice down the road.

Forced out onto the streets, a homeless woman meets up with a friendly group of people stuck in a situation like her and sets about trying to help them overcome the exploits of a tyrannical mayor looking to wipe out the homeless population with a special body-melting chemical.

This was a rather disappointing if still watchable enough genre effort. Among the best aspects of this one is a rather strong and topical storyline that manages to hit on a very current aspect of society. The series of political satire attempted here involving the plight of the homeless and how they're left on their own despite the protestations and promises of the rich to provide and care for them in their campaign speeches talks about the current issues involving what to do with the homeless in the real world. The poor are left to fend for themselves in the broken-down, rat-infested slums they are shown to live in and are unable to care for themselves or each other even though there's a real effort made to bring about a sympathetic vibe to them compared to the more antagonistic approach given to the political rantings of the authorities that prove them to be in control of society and doing what they can to keep themselves in power to spite the homeless. It's a solid enough take that offers a decent enough starting point for everything. This starting point offers a great display of body meltdowns and disintegrations that are featured throughout here. The goopy, viscous-style effects are quite fun with the multi-colored liquids emerging from every orifice possible as the skin melts down and falls off or limbs drop to the ground making for a great touch here bringing about no shortage of graphic and bloody sequences. Whether it's just random passersby on the streets who we get to see the effects of the chemical or the friends who are trying to fight back against the corrupt authorities in their way as they try to carry out their special plan to wipe out the homeless on the streets, the scenes here provide a fun series of ideas depicting the various stages of their bodies getting dismembered and falling apart which are wholly cheesy and silly to witness as the physical approach keeps everything immensely fun. Mixed in with some brutal hand-to-hand Action and shootouts to be quite enjoyable, there's plenty to like with this one at points. That said, there are some factors here holding this one back. That mostly centers on the film not being all that interesting when it's not dealing with the body meltdowns or the Action scenes as the fight for human rights and equality is not that interesting to see play out. The pacing in the first hour is quite bland as we get plenty of their day-to-day lives, the political satire of the war against them by the elites, and the discovery about everything going on that comes with this particular story that never really delves into the horror of any kind which leaves a feeling more in line with a high-energy Action film than horror. Focusing on shootouts, gun-battles, and the occasional use of the gas to melt people down as a way of helping them achieve their mission than anything else, this might not be a genuine issue but can easily be a factor to drag this down in the end.

Rated R: Graphic Violence and Graphic Language.

Perhaps I'm old school now but the 1987 original had a certain charm to it, gooey effects, a wild script with a band of actors pulling together to bring it to life, for which all with great aplomb.

Rookie Director Jim Muro excelled with his steadicam work capturing every nuanced moment.

Now moving onto Ryan Kruger's remake or sequel or whatever it wishes to be. Despite some lovely little nods to the original, it quickly falls apart, true the effects remain suitable gross but it lacks the sparkle of what made Muro's an everlasting gem.

Poorly scripted with some wild misfires, the storyline is strained with a storyline that pretty much goes nowhere!

I do question why the character of Chef is Jewish when the movie is set in Cape Town, the actor playing Ronald seems to be acting as if he's in another movie, he seems decent enough but he doesn't belong here.

Having been looking forward to this, it'll never be watched again.

I have to say that I was not a fan of the 1987 movie "Street Trash", with not actually having watched it before now in 2025, so I wasn't particularly harboring much of any grand expectations to the 2024 version. But still, since it was a movie that I hadn't already seen, and with the years in between and hoping the effects would be improved, of course I opted to check out what director Ryan Kruger had to offer.

The storyline in this 2024 movie was at least a bit more solid than in the 1987 version, however, writers Ryan Kruger and James C. Williamson didn't exactly put together a script of Shakespearian contents. While I did manage to sit through the entire 85 minutes that the movie ran for, I can't claim that I was particularly impressed or overly entertained.

I wasn't familiar with a single actor or actress on the cast list, aside from Gary Green, and that actually spoke well in favor of the movie, as I enjoy watching unfamiliar and new talents on the screen. The acting performances in "Street Trash" were fair.

The effects in the movie were quite good, definitely a major improvement from the 1987 movie. I do like the over-the-top gore and gruesomeness of the effects, as it is something you rarely see in movies. The special effects actually helped carry the movie a great long way, making it all the more bearable to sit through.

Watchable for what it was, but it is hardly a movie that warrants more than a single viewing. It is not a movie that I would recommend to horror fans, unless you are a fan of the 1987 version.

My rating of director Ryan Kruger's 2024 "Street Trash" lands on a four out of ten stars.

Who would have ever imagined that 37 years after low-budget cult body horror Street Trash, we'd be getting another dose of Tenafly Viper-fuelled craziness? Not me, that's for sure, but here it is - the follow up to Jim Muro's madcap melt movie.

What do we expect from a new Street Trash film? Lots of melting hobos and the occasional severed dick gag, that's what, and director Ryan Kruger more than delivers: this one is much messier and more manic than the original, with gallons of blood and multi-coloured goop splashed around as nasty Mayor Mostert (Warrick Grier) attempts to exterminate the city's homeless population with Tenafly Viper gas.

Only a brave group of down-and-outs can save the day: sex and drug addict Ronald (Sean Cameron Michael), Alex (Donna Cormack-Thomson), Chef (Joe Vaz), crackheads Wors and Pap (Lloyd Martinez Newkirk and Shuraigh Meyer) and crazy 2-Bit (Gary Green).

To put it simply, this film is bonkers. It took me a while to get into the spirit of things, but once I did, I had lots of fun with it. The characters are crazy, there's a lot more melting than in Muro's original, with excellent practical effects, and there's actually a better story this time around, as the street trash freedom fighters plot to overthrow the government to end their extermination.

Obviously, this type of film isn't going to appeal to everyone - it probably isn't going to appeal to most sane people, to be honest - but if you enjoy over-the-top trashy horror (think Troma at its most absurd) then you might have a good time. I actually enjoyed this more than the original, but then that one didn't have an invisible, blue, sex-obsessed, potty-mouthed creature called Sockle in it (stay right to the end of the credits to see just how filthy he is!).

6.5/10, rounded up to 7 for IMDb.

The original Street Trash is one of my favorite movies of all time, so I knew I wouldn't like the new one as much. However, I was surprised that this new one is actually pretty great.

The original was just so silly and funny and gory and sick and twisted and stupid. So is the new one. The practical effects are wonderfully gooey. The characters are bizarre and funny. There's even some social commentary thrown in if you're into that kind of crap.

This is really more of a sequel than a remake, because events of the original film are briefly mentioned, so don't worry that it's trying to replace the original. But you don't have to have seen the original to enjoy this one.

If you like silly and gross B movies, I think you'll dig this flick. If you're a Mr. Grumpy Pants who hates fun, I'm sure there's a nice boring A24 film out there for ya.

There's two types of people in this world. Those that enjoy the original 1986 Street Trash movie and those that don't. This movie is definitely for the first of the two. It's a great example of a remake done correctly. It doesn't just retread the original story. It tells it's own story while taking place in the same universe as the 1986 movie while keeping the same type of humor and body horror. If you've seen the original and enjoyed it for what it is, give this a shot. It probably won't make your "Favorite Movies of 2024" list but, I would say, you'll still find it entertaining and hilarious.

First and foremost I'd never seen the original Street Trash from 1987, some of viewers like me say that this is outdated practical effects, which do I really think the practical effects from 1987 and saved it 37 years later? Well paying the price to the works they accomplished over the years, no, because it would smell like mold with maggots for saving all 80's practical effects. The modern version of Street Trash, did some good accomplishment with character growths, comedy humors, updated practical effects on what appears to be another vinegar syndrome film that is filmed in 35mm. There's few films out there that was shot in 35mm effects, Strange Darling and A WOUNDED FAWN. My first Vinegar Syndrome film was Eight Eyes which was filmed in a 16mm Kodak.

I personally believe that I extremely enjoyed the film, no I have not seen the original which should be attempted someday or never whenever I am in the mood for. The comedy was definitely the most humorous comedy since I laughed soooo hard at Drive Away Dolls which ran for 83 minutes and which so much Comedy Humor, Oh geez I can't believe I am telling you this but there was movies out there that made me laugh hard, for one I mentioned Drive Away Dolls, the other 2 is Lisa Frankenstein and going waay back to 1978's controversy film "I spit on your grave." MAN did i laughed for minutes I couldn't even get it out of my bead it's that ridiculous good. As of Street Trash from 2024. 8.54/10 the music score saved my Entertainment which Thank You.

Melt down madness to the core. The movie is shot brilliantly from A cinematic perspective On 35mm technoscope, which just shows how much love and respect Ryan Kruger has for the 80's and this movie. The effects are stunning, the meltdowns were done extremely well. Gashing, glorious colors and glop! The characters are developed well with A raunchy sense of humor, the writing was quite briliant for those who get it. Sockle was A breathe of fresh air, who would chime in at the most unsettling of times. The Mayor Was cast perfectly, you love to hate him and can't wait til he gets A taste of the Tenefly! At times it kind of gives shades of hobo with A shot gun vibes, mixed with they live ya' know us vs. Them rising up against the rich! The film it self is absolutely Gorgeous, the plot is great, I honestly don't know what more that you could want out of A Street Trash movie in 2024, it has plenty of easter eggs and odes to the original. To be quite honest the original wasn't that great, as well as alot of 80's movies that horror fans seem to dick ride til' no end. This was A refreshing look on A rather stale genre (body melt horror, splatter) Things are looking bright for the future of Ryan Kruger and his crew, looking to see much more from his as A writer and director. Overall 10/10.

If you've seen the original Street Trash, you're already familiar with its student film vibe, basically absent plot and awesome over-the-top gore effects where people are literally reduced to liquified puddles of neon colored goo. It's not for everyone, but fans of gory horror movies and Troma-style guerilla filmmaking can appreciate it setting out and successfully creating something original.

Street Trash (2024) from director Ryan Krueger taps into that appeal and delivers a more polished, cinematic take - with loads of gushing gore FX. And while it feels like a bigger, more well produced vision of Street Trash, it still feels like it was spawned from that same universe where humans inexplicably bleed bright maroon and neon green blood. There are more than a few scenes that outdo the original's grossness.

It's a lot of fun and highly recommended for all fans of Street Trash.