The Skeleton In The Closet: 8 LGBTQ+ Horror Films Claiming The Genre
When you think of the horror genre, the LGBTQ+ community is probably one of the last things you think of. However, horror is much more queer-coded than you may think.
Whoops Apocalypse (1988)
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.
- / 5
PopScore
Representation
Pictures and Videos
Movie Information
When a small British owned island in the Caribbean is invaded and the world's most dangerous terrorist kidnaps a member of the Royal family, the countdown to World War 3 begins. If anyone can prevent the oncoming apocalypse it's the American President, but her closest ally the British Prime Minister appears to have gone stark raving mad.
Rating:R
Genre:Comedy
Written By:David Renwick, Andrew Marshall
In Theaters:5/6/1988
Box Office:
Runtime:93 minutes
Studio:ITC Entertainment, Picture Partnership Productions
Cast
Tom Bussmann
Director
Peter Cook
Sir Mortimer Chris (Prime Minister)
Loretta Swit
President Barbara Adams
Michael Richards
Lacrobat
Herbert Lom
Gen. Mosquera
Richard Wilson
Nigel Lipman (Foreign Secretary)
Ian Richardson
Rear Admiral Bendish
Richard Pearson
Michael Sumpter (Defence Secretary)
Rik Mayall
S.A.S Commander
Alexei Sayle
Alexei Sayle in a Hawaiian Shirt
Ruben Rabasa
Grainary Vendor
Joanne Pearce
Princess Wendy
Articles You May Like
A Personal Experience of Representation - The Intersection of Armenian Culture & Epilepsy
I am an Armenian who has a mild form of epilepsy. I rarely see Armenian culture and epilepsy properly portrayed in film or TV. I delve into the how and why.
Joanelle Romero Discusses Native Indigenous Representation
I have talked with founder of Red Nation Television Network, Joanelle Romero, and the future of Indigenous representation looks bright.
We Don’t Need Another Hero: The Bonkers Post-Apocalypse of “Beyond Thunderdome”
Directed by George Miller, Thunderdome continues to follow the titular character through post-apocalyptic Australia.
Olivia Rodrigo's Music Videos Referencing Women-Led Horror Movies
In honor of AANHPI Month, let's celebrate Filipina-American pop star Olivia Rodrigo and her love of horror movies.
The Lighthouse Review: An Unnerving, Subtle Horror
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.