Hell Comes to Frogtown

Hell Comes to Frogtown

Year: 1988

Runtime: 88 mins

Language: English

Directors: R.J. Kizer, Donald G. Jackson

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Sam “Hell” is a prisoner of the women who now run the United States after a nuclear/biological war. Mutants have risen and humanity faces extinction due to infertility. Hell is fitted with a bomb on his genitals that will explode if he strays too far, and must rescue a group of fertile women from the frog‑like mutant leader’s harem.

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1

Nuclear apocalypse and fertility crisis

Following a late-20th-century nuclear war, Earth becomes a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Fallout renders most humans sterile, so fertility becomes a government priority. Survivors struggle to endure the desolation as new power dynamics emerge around those who can still breed.

Late 20th century Earth, post-apocalyptic wasteland
2

Sam Hell recruited as a fertile human stud

Sam Hell is identified by the provincial government as fertile and recruited as a human stud. A protective codpiece is strapped to his groin and secured with an electronic lock to monitor his physiosexual condition. The recruitment marks the start of a dangerous mission.

Shortly after the war Recruitment facility
3

Mutant amphibians seize fertile women in Frogtown

Mutant amphibians seize a group of fertile women and weaponize their hostage situation. The government orders Hell to infiltrate Frogtown to rescue the women and impregnate them if possible. The mission places Hell on a collision course with a city ruled by mutants.

During the takeover Frogtown
4

Hell travels with Spangle and Centinella toward Frogtown

Hell begins the journey with Spangle and Corporal Centinella toward Frogtown. The trio navigates the harsh wasteland, facing dangers and keeping their objective in mind. The road tests their resolve and teamwork.

During journey Desert road toward Frogtown
5

Codpiece enforces Hell's proximity to Spangle

On the road, Hell discovers the codpiece will shock his genitals if he strays too far from Spangle. The device enforces their proximity and becomes a constant reminder of the mission’s control. The tension between freedom and duty colors their relationship.

During journey Desert road
6

Bond grows between Hell and Spangle

Despite a rocky start, Spangle's presence softens Hell's stance and trust grows between them. The uneasy partnership blossoms into a romance as they weather the journey's hardships together. Their bond becomes a beacon of humanity amid the wasteland.

During journey On the road
7

Arrival at Frogtown; group captured

Arriving at Frogtown, the group is captured by the mutant amphibians. The city becomes a fortress where the hostages are kept under threat and surveillance. Hell and his companions must plan their next move under the stern gaze of Frogtown's leadership.

Arrival at Frogtown Frogtown
8

Bull tortures Hell and seeks codpiece

Bull, Frogtown's second-in-command, tortures Hell and attempts to remove the codpiece to access its technology. The interrogation showcases the mutants' ruthlessness and the control they exert over prisoners. The pressure ratchets up the urgency of the escape plan.

During captivity Frogtown
9

Spangle forced to dance for Commander Toty

Spangle is forced to work as a slave and dances for Commander Toty. The drugged nurse becomes a tool of the Frogtown hierarchy, facing ongoing manipulation. Her resilience becomes central to the rescue effort.

During captivity Frogtown
10

Codpiece removed; Bull killed by explosion

Bull finally removes the codpiece with a chainsaw, but the device explodes and kills him. The compromised device loosens Hell's restraints and paves the way for a breakout. The moment marks a violent turning point in the captivity.

Climax of captivity Frogtown
11

Hell escapes and rescues Spangle and the captive women

Seizing the opportunity after Bull's death, Hell escapes and frees Spangle along with the captive women. The rescue disrupts Frogtown's grip and turns the tide of the mission. The group begins its difficult retreat from the amphibian city.

After codpiece incident Frogtown
12

Escape to the wasteland and uncertain future

Hell and Spangle, with the rescued women, retreat back toward the wasteland as their relationship and mission move toward an uncertain future. The escape signifies a fragile victory and a glimmer of hope for humanity's lineage. The story closes on their cautious return to the desert.

Post-rescue Outskirts of Frogtown, desert

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