VFW

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VFW

Released Feb 14, 2020

1h 32m

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Mystery & Thriller

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A typical night for veterans at a VFW turns into an all-out battle for survival when a desperate teen runs into the bar with a bag of stolen drugs. When a gang of violent punks come looking for her, the vets use every weapon at their disposal to protect the girl and themselves from an unrelenting attack.

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Critics Consensus

VFW's solid cast, deft direction, and surprisingly weighty subtext add extra heft to a gory thriller that should hold buckets of sanguine appeal for grindhouse fans.

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

A throwback designed to satisfy those with an insatiable craving for a grindhouse cover version of John Carpenter's greatest hits.

Feb 20, 2020

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

VFW is a cracking thriller, its pulse-pounding theatrics making this an agreeably bruising good time I loved every single gosh darn blood-soaked second of.

Rated: 3.5/4

Feb 18, 2020

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

VFW ultimately lacks the cinematic flair to be truly memorable. But the film succeeds on its own terms of being a nostalgic throwback to the days when such B-movies routinely opened on double and triple bills in urban grindhouses.

Feb 13, 2020

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Scott Weinberg

Thrillist

Old-timer war veterans vs. drug-crazed street punks. And it does get messy.

Aug 7, 2020

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Scott Phillips

The Movie Isle

VFW is blast. Don't miss this one.

Jul 23, 2020

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

"VFW" feels like it crawled out of a grimy, urine-soaked 1980s gutter. And I mean that in the best possible way.

Rated: B+

Jun 25, 2020

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Bryan T

Fucking loved it. Props to Archlight for having the balls to run it in the theater knowing it’ll turn no profit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/20

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Emilliano Jr S

Like a gory, survival B movie without the nasty zombie make up.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/31/23

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collo c

As a cheap budget retro gory thriller, VFW delivered v.f.m. and as a bonus, gave George Wendt a chance to revert to the Norm. Cheers!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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thom g

If you want to see a group of old war veteran friends fight violently and fiercely against a bunch of punk drug dealers, with lots of action, blood and a strong dose of stubbornness, this sure is the one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Hugo

More an action packed movie. But it does not disappoint. Quite entertaining from the begginng to the end, showcasing a retro 80s vibe full of nostalgia. This one is ideal for us to watch with our daddy.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/22

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stoner j

Fan-freakin-tactic gory B movie horror thriller and nothing else like it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

A typical night for veterans at a VFW turns into an all-out battle for survival when a desperate teen runs into the bar with a bag of stolen drugs. When a gang of violent punks come looking for her, the vets use every weapon at their disposal to protect the girl and themselves from an unrelenting attack.

Director: Joe Begos
Producer: Dallas Sonnier, Amanda Presmyk, Josh Ethier
Screenwriter: Max Brallier, Matthew McArdle
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: Fangoria Films
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 14, 2020
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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