Trancers I
Trancers
by Danny Bilson and Paul De Meo, directed by Charles Band
In the first of six (really!) Trancer movies (plus a “lost” short), heroic
trancer-hunter (and newly anointed time cop) Jack Deth follows
evil trancer-maker Martin Whistler from 2247 to 1985 via drug-induced
time-travel that can take you back only to the body of an
ancestor.
— Michael Main
Greetings to the council. As you may have gathered, I have survived the pathetic trap set
by Trooper Deth on Mecon 7. For twelve long years, you have hunted my disciples like
dogs. Now, my day of vengeance is at hand. I’ve synthesized a time drug, and in a
moment shall retreat down the dark corridors of history. Know that it is I who is solely
responsible for your demise. One by one, your ancestors shall be murdered, and you, their
progeny, shall cease to exist. Then shall I return, join my legion, and claim the seat of
power for my own. Adieu . . . adieu . . .
Trancers by Danny Bilson and Paul
De Meo, directed by Charles Band (at movie theaters, UK,
7 November 1984).