Empire of Ash


Empire of Ash is a Canadian post-apocalyptic science fiction movie from 1988. The movie was re-released in 1989 as Empire of Ash II. It was followed by one sequel: Empire of Ash III. The movie is also known as Maniac Warriors.

Plot

In 2050, sometime after a nuclear war, Danielle searches for her missing sister in New Idaho. All cities have been destroyed and humanity lives in small groups in the countryside. The Warriors, a government sanctioned paramilitary group, have kidnapped the healthy sister in an attempt to harvest her healthy blood. The leader of the warriors is insane. Orion assists Danielle.
Danielle rescues loner Lucas, who later returns the favor and assists her in assembling a group for her sister's rescue.

Cast

Lucas
Iodine
Baalca
Danielle
Lucas
Orion

Reception

John Stanley gave the movie one out of five stars, finding nothing redeemable in either this movie or its sequel. It was rated 18 by the BBFC. TV Guide found the movie to be anemic, needing talent and lacking in spirit or energy, and stated that the movie had "no saving graces"

Home video

The film was released on DVD in 1989.