Retro Trailer For The Campy 1993 Sci-Fi Action Film MANDROID
This week’s retro trailer is for the classic 1998 low-budget sci-fi action film Mandroid, produced by Full Moon Entertainment.
Set in a secret lab deep in Russia, the story follows Dr. Karl Zimmer, a scientist who invents a powerful robotic exosuit called the Mandroid. Designed for peace and humanitarian aid, the suit quickly becomes a target for military exploitation.
When Dr. Zimmer’s assistant, the scheming Drago, attempts to steal the technology for his own gain, a violent accident leaves him disfigured and vengeful, transforming him into the film’s villain.
The film then shifts into a pulpy battle of good versus evil, with Zimmer, his daughter Zana, and an American CIA agent named Wade trying to stop Drago from unleashing chaos. The Mandroid suit becomes both a tool and a weapon in this struggle.
The film is packed with cheesy visual effects, a classic mad scientist vibe, and a dose of Cold War paranoia. It’s a fun slice of early ‘90s direct-to-video sci-fi that embraces its campy charm.