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Runaway Nightmare (1982)

“When your dream becomes a reality, it's a RUNAWAY NIGHTMARE!”

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Plot

In the barren expanse of Death Valley, two unsuspecting worm farmers, Ralph and Jason, stumble upon the live burial of a striking woman, Fate. They rush to her rescue, only to be ensnared by a coven of female cultists, intent on reclaiming their buried accomplice. Fate, it turns out, had been involved with a dangerous crime syndicate, unearthing a fortune — a platinum-filled suitcase — that ended up in the clutches of her criminal cohorts, leading to her punitive burial. The duo is thrust into the bizarre world of the cult, becoming the only male members after a surreal initiation. Jason embraces the adventure, discovering romance within the cult's ranks. Ralph, however, yearns for escape, perceived as a threat and a source of revulsion. The cult's enigmatic leader, Hesperia, seeks retribution for Fate's ordeal. Together, the cultists orchestrate a daring heist, reclaiming the platinum-filled suitcase from a desert warehouse. But their victory is short-lived as the irate mob traces them back to the commune. The women flee by helicopter to the worm ranch, leaving Ralph behind. Captured and imprisoned, Ralph discovers a ticking time bomb, a remnant of his previous break-in. With the clock ticking, Ralph manages to arm the bomb and conceal himself during his interrogation. He survives the ensuing explosion, barely escaping death. He reaches out to Fate, who rushes to his aid, only to reveal her true colors in the wake of an explosive revelation about the contents of the suitcase. In a twist of fate, Ralph is saved yet again by his flak vest, stumbling back to his ranch where the confused cultists now work as worm wranglers. As the dust settles, a new threat emerges over the horizon — two men burying a drum filled with nuclear waste from a nearby plant. As this ominous sight mirrors the scene that set their adventure into motion, Ralph and his unusual crew face the devastating fallout of their actions, leading to unforeseen and catastrophic consequences.

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Runaway Nightmare is a comedy movie featuring Mike Cartel.

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