“Sheborg” is an Australian low-budget film from 2016 that can be classified in the genre of trash and exploitation films. The film, written and directed by Daniel Armstrong, plays with a variety of absurd and crazy ideas that challenge the limits of imagination.
The plot of “Sheborg” revolves around a group of people struggling to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. An evil alien called Sheborg lands on Earth and begins to terrorise and destroy humanity. To confront her, a motley crew of characters gathers, including a battle-hardened ex-soldier, a quirky scientist and a rebellious rocker.
The film stands out for its quirky ideas and unusual characters. For example, Sheborg has a metal skull and a mechanical arm that serves as a deadly weapon. Through a random incident, the rocker transforms into a human weapon with superpowers that enable her to stand up to the alien. Another whimsical element is a talking head mounted on a robotic torso that serves as an advisor to the protagonists.
The dialogue in “Sheborg” is deliberately exaggerated and clichéd, which underlines the film’s trashy charm. The action scenes are characterised by absurd bloodshed, with the fighters attacking each other with unusual weapons such as a chainsaw or a baseball bat. The film does not take itself too seriously and offers a shrill spectacle full of absurd violence and quirky humour.
