damnation alley be set in a post apocalyptic america in world war three a band of survivor lead by air force major dent on george peppard follow an accident at their base travel in style in a land master which essentially be a deluxe camper van which be capable of travel over rough terrain it have to be see to be believe . i one can see where george a romero get his land of the dead inspiration . be one of those film that typically grow on you and i happen to enjoy it what not to like . for starter the casting be excellent you have george peppard before he enter further stardom with the a team and complete with a southern accent ( just wait till he utter the immortal line the town be full of killa cockroach . jan michael vincent before he become famous with air wolf the wisecracking token black guy paul winfield and who suffer a fate bad than death when run afoul of aid killa cockroach french actress dominque sanda a a vega show girl along for the ride and a pre break away jackie earle haley a a waif who be adept at throw rock at disgruntled hillbilly . it an enjoyable romp which be aid invaluably by jerry goldsmith music score . the major downside be damnation alley be shoot in anamorphic widescreen unfortunately it remain to be see whether fox decide to release this and they should . for the time be we will have to make do with the horrendous pan and scan copy .