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'Trancers' (1984) Delivers a Very Techno-Thriller Midnight Christmas
IndieWireStory by Alison Foreman
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A time-traveling sci-fi thriller that's the perfect offbeat companion to your festive holiday binge-watching sessions.
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- Directed by cult icon Charles Band, who built his Empire Pictures empire on low-budget B-movies with a devoted following.
- Despite its campy premise, 'Trancers' has a surprising techno-thriller vibe that makes it stand out from the usual Christmas fare.
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Charles Band, Empire Pictures, Trancers