I too have not seen this film since I was a teenager and I'm not going to go all out and call it a perfect film but I feel like it should be more of a "cult classic" than it is.

Shredder Orpheus is a retelling of the tale from Greek mythology where Orpheus sneaks down into Hades to reclaim his dead gf, Eurydice. Except this one is set in a dystopian (post apocalyptic?) future where everyone lives in a city of shipping crates except for the wealthy plutocrats who are connected to the government propaganda network.

I remember it having a great concept, some awesome costumes, a cool if dated techno/goth soundtrack and decent world-building given its low budget.

Drawbacks were mainly the acting abilities of the no-name cast and a story that only vaguely makes sense. I remember feeling like the climax of the film happens about 2/3 of the way into the tale and further story being somewhat pointless.

This film may qualify as a "vanity project", having been written, directed and starring... what's his name, Robert McGinley? But it's definitely watchable, more so than most films that qualify in that genre. I think he may have even done the music.

I'd recommend this to any fan of skateboard movies, techno/industrial/goth music and fashion, or anyone looking for a lost gem in the dystopian future genre.

This movie is one of my favorite cheesy movies. I stumbled upon this movie in a video store started in a trailer in the small town I live. (The store only lasted about 6 months max.) I've never been able to find a place to rent it again. I'll never forget the beginning when the "rock star/skater" sings a rock version of "Nobody likes me, everybody hates me, I think I'll eat some worms." It's all very simple but fun. Don't completely take my word for its entertainment, I haven't seen it in nearly ten years (I was 13 at the time) although my tastes have generally stayed the same.

Skateboard punk mythology about rock guitarist who goes to weird television underworld to rescue wife, Eurydice. Orpheus lives in a shipping container village but has a slick skateboard and kick ass guitar instrument designed by JIMI HENDRIX that blows Hades and underworld minions away. Music by members of MINISTRY and lead performance by legendary Seattle poet, JESSE BERNSTEIN. Available at video specialty stores in cult, horror or sci-fi sections.