Charles Band’s ‘QUADRANT’ (2024) – Movie Review – PopHorror

Directed by Charles Band (Full Moon Productions), Quadrant is a step away from the campy fun he usually represents. Instead, it shows us the dangers of virtual reality. Is virtual reality possible someday? Probably when we are all in the ground. Facing reality takes a lot of effort for me. I don’t think I would like the idea very much. It is bizarre to see a somewhat serious movie. I love Full Moon Productions; they gave us Puppet Master. I even use his films as a background when I write about the man who brought us Gingerdead Man, Evil Bong, and countless others.

Synopsis

The Quadrant helmet allows you to sit in virtual experiences, even death. It makes your worst fears come alive. However; people are stronger in the Quadrant. If they face their fears and win, the fear will be gone. The Quadrant is tested to it’s full ability and fired back when Erin arrives and begins to thirst for the experience, after several sessions. Erin (Shannon Barnes) witnesses the power of death and takes it a bit too far when she starts killing people off in a real world. Creators scramble to get the issue fixed but it is too late, Erin was on her own killing spree. A brand new Jack the Ripper.

Here’s a look at the official poster art.

A History

If you look at Charles Band’s credits, he has been doing this a long time. Dozens if not Hundreds of movies that helped some of us relied on in our dark times, just for a cheap laugh so we can feel better. Quadrant, however, is like a freight train coming right for you. This movie is the real deal when it comes to B-grade film. It confuses me sometimes, knowing that Charles Band can flip a switch and make a somewhat serious movie with a great plot.

The filming locations were excellent. I felt like I was living in the helmet; that’s how much the movie entranced me. It raises the question, “How far do we want to go with science?” Where will the obsession go when we stop paying attention? It tries to bully us into facing our fears and criticisms. But seeing it enough would bore me for sure. How far can you go? Will there be education? Although the movie was great, there were some confusing moments, and it starts with a big scene followed by Erin’s introduction.

In The End

I won’t spoil the movie because if you have seen it once, you’ll see it a few more times. It is enjoyable and exciting. The cast did their best, and the film turned out well. If this movie taught me anything, it’s that I am interested in seeing all the work being put out. With a legendary director, the movie made its mark on me. Charles Band has been an idol since his movies were almost all “straight to video” releases, and I loved finding random movies in the 90’s. It was a much better time.

This movie reminds me of all those moments of happiness I sought out in my darkest areas; it helped me ride the wave after a bad couple of weeks. I survived on Charles Band movies because they irritate people, not out of spite; it’s about being able to enjoy something, even if everyone else thinks you’re weird.

Quadrant will be heading to theaters on April 23 2024