The Ambulance (1990)

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Directed by

Larry Cohen

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Eric Roberts
Josh Baker

James Earl Jones
Lt. Spencer

Megan Gallagher
Officer Sandra Malloy

Red Buttons
Elias Zacharai

Janine Turner
Cheryl

Eric Braeden
The Doctor

Richard Bright
McClosky

James Dixon
Detective 'Jughead' Ryan

Written by

Larry Cohen
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The Ambulance (1990) Eric Roberts

15 years, 7 months ago at Aug 2 23:35

DRAGO

The screenplay is very clever, the dialogues are well written and there isn't a dull moment in the entire movie. 'The Ambulance' isn't a horror film so the deaths aren't as sadistic as in other Cohen films and there's also the lack of pungent social criticism. Still, this is a truly cool movie that deserves a wider audience. Judging by his performance here, I'd say it's unjust that Eric Roberts' c... read more

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1 year, 11 months ago at Apr 4 6:39

kennethsline79

Probably the best performances in a Larry Cohen film. Sure some of the supporting acting sucks but Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher, Janine Turner, A pre-Babylon 5 Michael O'Hare and Eric Braeden are good in their roles.

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Description: This paranoid thriller begins as Eric Roberts' girlfriend (Janine Turner) is taken away in an ambulance and he can't find her. She's been taken prisoner by Eric Braeden, a crazed doctor who kidnaps people and sells their bodies for spare parts. Roberts hooks up with pretty cop Megan Gallagher to solve the mystery. A campy, action-packed thriller from cult director Larry Cohen (It's Alive), The Ambulance features a cameo by Marvel Comics prez Stan Lee and lots of tongue-in-cheek humor. It's as quirky as Cohen's other genre forays, and is entertaining enough for a rainy day rental, with clever photography by Jacques Haitkin and a ... (more)

Release date: 31 March 1990

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" Josh Baker meets a very special woman, Cheryl, on the streets of New York City. Suddenly she collapses, and she's picked up by an ambulance. When Josh wants to visit her in the hospital, it appears that she hasn't been admitted to the hospital. Josh follows Cheryl's roommate, and she disappears after a ride in the same ambulance. It's up to Josh to solve the secret behind this strange vehicle. The film also featured Stan Lee, a cameo. Excelsior! The Ambulance, featured Gavin Christopher, We"

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“Probably the best performances in a Larry Cohen film. Sure some of the supporting acting sucks but Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Megan Gallagher, Janine Turner, A pre-Babylon 5 Michael O'Hare and Eric Braeden are good in their roles.” read more

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" Date: 3/2/2022 Viewed: Blu-ray Re-watch Note: I'd been looking forward to rewatching this film because I remember seeing it once on TV as a kid back in 1996. I recently got a good deal on the Scream Factory Blu-ray and decided to watch it tonight. The Ambulance isn't Larry Cohen's best film, but it's still enjoyable. The premise of the film is terrifying with a group of insane people that uses an ambulance truck to kidnap people by convincing them that they will rescue and care for them afte"