It's widely regarded as one of the worst movies of the Eighties...
...and we’re making a documentary about how awesome it is.
Starring Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show), 1982's Megaforce is packed with futuristic vehicles, spandex jumpsuits, insane stunts, and corny dialogue. It’s an adolescent adventure that time has forgotten.
But one man remembers: director Bob Lindenmayer, and he’s on a quest to convince the rest of the world just how amazing this under-appreciated stunt-filled spectacle is. The world’s biggest Megaforce fan, Bob owns a fleet of fully operational dune buggies and motorcycles from the film.
At first, Bob’s mission is pretty straightforward – chronicle the making of this box-office flop through cast and crew interviews. But when he meets his hero, Barry Bostwick, the film takes a left turn and becomes something more than a documentary – it becomes a hilarious and touching tribute to the power of fandom, friendship, and flying motorcycles.
BIOS
Bob Lindenmayer
Director
Making Megaforce director Bob Lindenmayer has over 20 years of graphic design experience creating game, web, video and merchandising projects. Making Megaforce is his directorial debut. He has worked as a graphic designer and prop designer on other independent films like Prospect and the Life After franchise.
An avid film prop collector and cult cinema enthusiast, Bob owns the largest collection of vehicles from the 1982 film Megaforce, and he's restored several vehicles to their original working conditions. Bob enjoys spending time with his kids Eleanor and Calvin racing a vintage Datsun on the family rally racing team.
Barry Bostwick
Star
Actor Barry Bostwick is best known for his role as Brad Majors in The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) and Randall Winston in the sitcom Spin City (1996-2002). He has also had great success with Musical Theater, originating the role of Danny Zucko in the original Broadway production of Grease (1972). Bostwick later won a Tony for his role as The Robber Bridegroom and a Golden Globe for War and Remembrance. Most importantly, he starred as Ace Hunter in Megaforce (1982).
Barry and his wife Sherri Ellen Jenson have two children and live happily in Florida. In his free time Barry likes to throw pottery.
Felix Chamberlain Editor/Producer
After working at Warner Bros Records as an A&R executive for 10 years, Felix received his Master’s degree in Film Editing at the American Film Institute. He spent the last 30 years as a “preditor” on dozens of television shows while raising a fabulous family with his wife, Sandra! Felix has Bob to thank for helping him reinvent his career as a feature film editor!
James Sale
Composer
James has been composing music for Hollywood for over two decades. He got his start on The Cheshire Cat (1995) and has since co-wrote music for The Lego Movie, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania, and many more. He also wrote for several video games including God of War I + II, Golden Compass, and Captain America: Super Soldier.
"Sometimes you just love what you love, no apologies."
Bob's Director's Statement
Forty-two years ago, I saw a movie that changed my life: Megaforce. I loved it, but not everyone felt the same way. I’ve been on a lifelong mission to restore the honor of this awesome, underappreciated film, which is why I’m making this documentary.
Have you ever been a fan of something (a band, a book, a team) that nobody liked? That’s Megaforce for me.
Making Megaforce documents the making of the movie that I love, my lifelong obsession with Megaforce, and my weird and wonderful friendship with Barry Bostwick. Yes, it’s about a forgotten cult movie that not a lot of people have seen – yet! But even if you haven’t seen Megaforce, I hope that it speaks to the fan you. Sometimes you just love what you love, no apologies.
