Review of Six-String Samurai

Ever wondered what a post-apocalyptic, kung-fu, rock 'n' roll Wizard of Oz would look like? What if it was set in an alternative timeline where the Russians won the Cold War and Elvis rules the last bastion of freedom, Las Vegas? And what if The King died and people like a samurai sword wielding Buddy Holly had to travel across the wastelands to be the new king? No? Well, you should of.

Six-String Samurai is a love letter to music history as well as cinema. Quirky, unpredictable, impressive in scope, chock full of great set design and costumes, and packed to the brim with easter eggs and references, the movie is all the more surprising when you consider how small its budget was. It remains virtually unknown even to this day but beloved by those that were lucky enough to see it.

This is a favorite for all the reasons above and also for introducing me to The Red Elvises, the Russian psychobilly/rockabilly/surf group that provided the one of a kind soundtrack to accompany all the madness.