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Self Defense

An entirely different spin on the siege genre using characters that you still rarely see in these kinds of films (queer, sight-impaired, etc). It manages to reside in the early 80s grindhouse/exploitation wheelhouse without ever fully stepping into the gratuitous. (Siege, 1983).

This film is definitely worth a watch if you like violent stand off films like Straw dogs, Assault on Precient 13 , v.f.w. And other similar films. The good guys use clever methods to fend off their attackers. Acting was fair to good . Tension builds nicely. This film is a good candidate for a remake and update. The leader of the villain is portrayed well as an ice cold killer. Runtime is sufficient. The films appeal is the tension and violent deaths,, and it is real life horror that could happen. The score is well done and creepy. The film held my interest from start to finish.. I liked it and suggest you consider watching.

After seeing some reviews and the description I was sort of psyched to see this one, i was expecting a good ole gory grindhouse crime film from how it was described by many. What i watched was a poorly acted, terribly written, with sub par SFX even for then, and overall boring.

A pretty taut Canadian thriller that shares some similarities with Assault on Precinct 13. It's well shot and the acting isn't too bad either. A nice discovery on Shudder.

Well, I saw Siege on VHS in the early 80's, and I still remember this movie, so I would like to see it once more. Can anybody help me here? I used to have this on VHS from England, and I think it was uncut, There was quite some blood in this movie. The story about an strike in Halifax police district, makes some bad cops(spoilers)we get the answer in the end. Take care of some people that are hiding an possible eye witness. So a gang of Police officers take the chance to wipe out this witness and her friends. lots of suspense and blood here. I highly recommend it- Please help me if you have any info on this movie is available on DVD. Terje W. I gave it an 8, (memory have seen it at least 20 times)

I first rented this out under the title Siege back in the 80s. This film needs an official release desperately. Cannot believe that it hasn't been done already. Siege motors along at a fast pace, no lulls, just scene upon scene of intense cat n mouse between a gang of murderous thugs n a group of people (in what looks like the most rundown n scuzziest building ever) who take in a survivor from the gangs previous assault. Shade of Carpenter's Assault on Precinct 13 n a cheeky wink towards Escape From New York, the gang take on more than they bargain for when the ever resourceful victims strike back. Solid acting all round n a sucker punch of a twist at the end. This is a must see..! Classic grindhouse..!

One helluva good time. Gritty and chock full of spine-tingling suspense. Borrows a lot from Assault on Precinct 13 but manages to conjure plenty of creativity. A stellar choice to throw into a late-night movie bingeing session.

This was a film I'd never even heard of until Shudder put it on their lineup and what a treat it is. It's clearly low budget, but has a lot of energy and spark as it details a siege in a gay bar where the survivor runs away into the night and takes shelter with a kind couple and their friends. The gang returns and wages an all-out battle. It has its flaws and the pacing could be tighter, but I'm surprised this one isn't very well remembered. It seems more relevant now than ever.