George Erschbamer is a Canadian director known for his work in the action genre during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He directed the Snake Eater trilogy, which includes Snake Eater (1989), Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster (1989), and Snake Eater III: His Law (1992). Each installment showcases his ability to blend action with the gritty, low-budget aesthetic that defines cult cinema. Erschbamer's direction contributes to the enduring appeal of these films, making them essential viewing for fans of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
Snake Eater III: His Law
Synopsis: It’s the fight you’ve all been waiting for: Lorenzo Lamas as “Soldier” Kelly takes on “Bam Bam Bigelow”….and they never even exchange a punch. Blurb From the VHS Jacket: “The SnakeEater gets justice….at whatever cost.” What Did I Learn?: 1) Outlaw bikers stick out in a small town like balls on a greyhound [I love that line!] 2) Parents, if your young and attractive daughter ever decides to base her Master’s thesis on her observations of living with a motorcycle gang, you might want to put your foot down. You Might Like This Movie If: You're a Bam Bam Bigelow completist. Really?: 1) Snake Eater III isn’t meant to be taken too seriously, so maybe I overlook certain questions such as how Soldier managed to get released from the insane asylum, or why he’s still on the police force even though he has a nasty habit of torturing/killing suspects, or why the police force does such a half-assed job of investigating serious crimes, or just how many blows to the head can this guy take, but come on – Bam Bam Bigelow makes a cameo appearance as a villain, and we never get to see him fight anyone? (see: “Synopsis”). Soldier points a shotgun at his head and then shoots him in the foot? 2) Speaking of Bigelow, why couldn’t Soldier simply take him out with a high-powered rifle? Why the elaborate death trap involving urine and electrocution? 3) Wait, we don’t actually meet any members of the motorcycle gang until the movie is almost one-third finished? Rating: Snake Eater III is a cheesy, occasionally-funny, but completely unnecessary sequel to the low-budget Snake Eater franchise. 4.5/10 stars Would it Work for a Bad Movie Night?: Hell yes! Take a drink any time Soldier gets into a fight that does nothing to advance the plot.
