Broken VCR #23: Robocop (1987)

Published: April 5, 2022, 9:30 a.m.

This week we travel to a dystopic crime-ridden Detroit where a terminally wounded cop returns to the force as a powerful cyborg haunted by submerged memories. Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 film ROBOCOP is on deck. We discuss Rob Bottin’s special FX, the themes of the film, Monte Hellman’s involvement, the contentiousness on set, Peter Weller’s mime work, and much more! Follow theturnbuckletavern.com for all you Tavern needs!