Shredder Orpheus (1990): Cast & Plot
Shredder Orpheus is a 1990 horror film starring Robert McGinley as Orpheus, Megan Murphy and Steven "Jesse" Bernstein. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
English What Is Shredder Orpheus About?
The premise of Shredder Orpheus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high‑octane skate‑rock quest follows skateboarder Orpheus, his girlfriend Eurydice, and their crew as they ride through a twisted version of Hell. Their mission is to sabotage a network of television signals that are mind‑controlling the American populace, using daring tricks and rebellious music to halt the brain‑washing wave.
Shredder Orpheus Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- friend
- skateboarder
- hell
- post thermonuclear war
- wino
- vagrant
- the devil
- soup kitchen
- skateboard
- skateboarding
- skateboard gang
- save the world
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- murdered vagrant
- homelessness
- homeless shelter
- homeless person
- homeless man
- hobo
- hand to hand combat
- alcoholic
- reference to satan
- post apocalypse
Shredder Orpheus Cast & Characters
Robert McGinley leads the cast as Orpheus, with Megan Murphy as Eurydice and Steven "Jesse" Bernstein as Axel.
- Robert McGinley as Orpheus
- Megan Murphy as Eurydice
- Steven "Jesse" Bernstein as Axel
- Linda Severt as Scratch
Also Starring in Shredder Orpheus
· 51 more- Marshall Reid Razoreus
- Bill Rieflin The Shredders - Drums
- Roland Barker The Shredders - Keyboards
- Dennis Rea The Shredders - Guitar
- Amy Denio The Shredders - Bass
- Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi Hades
- Vera McCaughan Persephone
- John Billingsley Linus
- Whitey Shapiro Apollo
- Barb Benedetti Calliope
- Gypsy Mandelbaum Oracle
- Cindy Kelly The Furies
- Deborah Labounty The Furies
- Lahly Poore The Furies
- Deborah Sabin The Furies
- Marcus Daly Guard with Flashlight
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- William Smith Fiber Glass Ensemble
- Frank Cox Caterer at Wedding
- Annie Williams Fiber Glass Ensemble
- Jim Hechim Underworld Guard (uncredited)
- Brian Faker EBN Producer
- Bill Daly Truck Driver
- Oscar Knudsen Cerebrus
- Tex Germany Minister
- Hugh O'Gorman Fiber Glass Ensemble
- Jon Zucker The Metaphonics
- Jano The Metaphonics
- Adam Griffen The Metaphonics
- John Hawkley The Metaphonics
- Diana Holdren The Metaphonics
- Rob Angus The Metaphonics
- Mary Moyer Linus' Assistant
- Frank Harlan EBN Videographer
- Don Vitale Junkyard Guard
- Kate Paglisotti 2nd Dancer
- Pamela Florence Fiber Glass Ensemble
- Dana Curtis Caterer at Wedding
- Owen Flynn Caterer at Wedding
- Patty Yarbro Bridesmaid
- Joe Cardwell Half Pipe Skater
- Aaron Deeter Half Pipe Skater
- Dave Gleza Half Pipe Skater
- Scott Stamnes Half Pipe Skater
- Mike Medao Half Pipe Skater
- Royce Vallejo Half Pipe Skater
- Chris Venderbrook Half Pipe Skater
- Rob Williamson Half Pipe Skater
- Cameron Martin Half Pipe Skater
- Blaine Stare Parking Garage Rider
- Peter Olive Parking Garage Rider
- Eli Swenson Ramp Skater
Shredder Orpheus Plot Summary
What happens in Shredder Orpheus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the Grey Zone, a nebulous post-apocalyptic community built out of shipping containers, Axel Steven “Jesse” Bernstein, Scratch Linda Severt, and Razoreus Marshall Reid distract themselves from ennui by skateboarding and listening to the music of Orpheus Robert McGinley and his band, the Shredders. On one such night, a mysterious cameraman films Eurydice Megan Murphy and takes the footage to Hades Gian-Carlo Scandiuzzi and Persephone Vera McCaughan, the managers of the Euthanasia Broadcast Network, or EBN.
Full summary
The whole story of Shredder Orpheus, scene by scene
Shredder Orpheus Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer
How Well Do You Know Shredder Orpheus?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the broadcast network that brainwashes and siphons souls?
Cars in Shredder Orpheus
2 cars on screen: the 1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1973 Plymouth Fury.
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1983 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1973 Plymouth Fury Minor role
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Movies Like Shredder Orpheus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shredder, Thrashin' and Shrunken Heads.
Shredder Orpheus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Shredder Orpheus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shredder Orpheus?
Shredder Orpheus runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Shredder Orpheus released?
Shredder Orpheus was released on June 13, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Shredder Orpheus?
Shredder Orpheus stars Robert McGinley as Orpheus, Megan Murphy as Eurydice and Steven "Jesse" Bernstein as Axel, among 55 credited actors.
Does Shredder Orpheus have a post-credit scene?
No. Shredder Orpheus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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