VFW

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VFW

2020

1h 32m

Action

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

Feb 20, 2020

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

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Feb 18, 2020

3.5/4

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.

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Feb 13, 2020

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.

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Scott Weinberg

Thrillist

Aug 7, 2020

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

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Scott Phillips

The Movie Isle

Jul 23, 2020

VFW is blast. Don't miss this one.

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Brent McKnight

The Last Thing I See

Jun 25, 2020

B+

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

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Bryan T

Feb 17, 2020

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

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Claudio C

@Claudio666 Apr 19, 2026

Back to Action (12,400 – 18 Apr 2026 – Claudio Carvalho) The veteran Fred Parras owns a bar in the VFW Post #2494. His friends Walter Reed, Abe Hawkins, Lou Clayton, Doug McCarthy and Thomas Zabriski are celebrating his birthday when the young Ranger Shaun Mason arrives to drink a beer and is invited to join the group. Meanwhile, the drug dealer Boz forces the drug addicted Lucy to commit suicide. Her sister Elizabeth "Lizard" steals his large supply of drugs and Boz promises drug to a team of drug addicted to the one that brings her back. Lizard runs to the VFW and the veterans protect her in tha beginning of a night of war. "VFW" (2019) is a great action movie having as protagonists a veteran cast with successful actors, such as Stephen Lang, William Sadler, Fred Williamson among others. The plot is funny, gore and very entertaining with lots of action. My vote is seven. Title (Brazil): "Veteranos de Guerra" ("Veterans of War") My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/

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Emilliano Jr S

@emill_santos Jul 31, 2023

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

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collo c

@RT56981965 Jan 29, 2023

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!

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thom g

@RT30917670 Dec 15, 2022

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.

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Hugo

@Hugo_Shudder Nov 20, 2022

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.

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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.

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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