“Manborg” (2011), directed by Steven Kostanski, is a wildly inventive homage to 1980s B-movies, set in a dystopian future where Earth has been overrun by demonic forces from Hell. The story follows a soldier who, after being killed in battle, is resurrected as Manborg, a half-human, half-cyborg warrior, equipped with advanced weaponry and a singular mission: to destroy the tyrannical Count Draculon and his evil army. Joined by a ragtag group of resistance fighters, including a punk sniper and a martial arts expert, Manborg embarks on a thrilling, low-fi adventure filled with over-the-top action, retro visual effects, and tongue-in-cheek humor. The film is a celebration of DIY filmmaking and the enduring appeal of underdog heroes battling against impossible odds, all while embracing its campy charm with a sense of fun and creativity.