John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is shaping up as an adrenaline-fueled love letter to classic ’80s horror-action movies.

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The movie was shot on 16mm film, creating its specialized throwback look. It lifts cinematography straight from '80s filmmakers along with a slew of other techniques to evoke classics of the era.

An iconic horror sequel from 1987 is currently streaming on Prime Video.