Trancers: City of Lost Angels

Trancers 1.5: City of Angels (1988) is a 24-minute short film featuring the same characters and cast from the first Trancers movie. Set between the first and second films, it's available for free on Tubi. The story centers on an assassin with a vendetta against Jack, who escapes from prison and travels back in time as a Trancer to eliminate him. We also get a look at how Jack and Leena's relationship is developing.

Directed by Charles Band (Puppet Master), the film stars Tim Thomerson (Dollman), Helen Hunt (Twister), Art LaFleur (Cobra), and Alyson Croft (Mad Men).

The storyline is engaging, and the writing is solid. I loved the continuity with the returning cast, which kept the chemistry and delivery strong. The banter and process of uncovering the Trancer were especially enjoyable. This short holds up well-possibly even better than the first film. I'd give it a solid 7/10.10.