Street Trash has some measure of notoriety even amongst the underground B movie circuit. One of the major reasons is a scene involving a severed penis. Believe it or not, I haven't spoiled it.
Street Trash is a true B movie. It begins with a far-out concept based on a somewhat real-life fear, throws in some side story about mobsters, and pads the story and characters as much as possible to avoid having to show any sets or special effects. Most of it takes place in a junkyard though, and the special effects are actually pretty effective. There is another infamous scene for which Street Trash is known, and it is even less tasteful than the one with the severed penis.
I first saw this as an adolescent - a rental from a video store down the road - and actually kind of enjoyed it. I watched it again recently and felt about the same now as I did then. Street Trash is nothing to write home about and has some truly reprehensible scenes, but it has some sort of charm. The first act is very slow, but once it picks up, it really goes all-out.
Honestly, I can take or leave Street Trash. Again, be aware that it is quite offensive.
© C Harris Lynn, 2011
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