Hell hath no fury like a woman who is prevented from buying rural land. That is essentially the tone of 1989’s They Call Me Macho Woman, which pits a seemingly average person against a gang of drug dealers in the middle of nowhere. It’s a classic exploitation-cinema setup, but writer/director Patrick G. Donahue doesn’t have much finesse when it comes to the actual war between good and evil. He does have a stunt team, though, and the enterprise provides a few slam-bang moments…

Video

The AVC encoded image presentation (1.85:1 aspect ratio) for They Call Me Macho Woman is listed as newly scanned and restored in 2K from the original 35mm camera negative. The film’s low-budget highlights are pleasantly preserved throughout the viewing experience, with ample detail examining a variety of skin surfaces and costume choices. Textures are present with flesh wounds and murder weapons. Exteriors blend well with the rural setting, adding depth. Interiors ret

Sound

The 1.0 DTS-HD MA mix is ​​over the active score for They Call Me Macho Woman, with synth accompaniment defined but sometimes competing with the performances, which seems to be an inherent problem. Intelligibility is not threatened, with actors and their skill levels understood. Sound effects are blunt but discernible.

Supplements

• Booklet (18 pages) features an essay by film historian W. Richard Benash.

• Commentary with film historians William Morris and John Dickson.

• Shoot her down (17:07, HD) is an interview with cinematographer Mike Pierce. They Call Me Macho Woman was his first feature film, and he was already aware of the work of writer/director Patrick G. Donahue. Responding to the script’s action interests, Pierce was immediately i
  

  Last words

  They Call Me Macho Woman isn’t a polished work, with actors stumbling over their lines and production limitations clearly visible. Emilio Kauderer’s score doesn’t help matters either, maintaining its tinny, amplified synth-based emphasis throughout the film to the point where it’s almost painful to hear. Trying to inject tension into a film that doesn’t have much of a budget, They Call Me Macho Woman ultimately reaches its potential in the final act, which…

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