Why Did Martin Scorsese Call Vice Squad (1982) the Best Movie of the Year?

A gritty Los Angeles crime film from the grindhouse era, Vice Squad follows a streetwise prostitute hunted through the night by the sadistic pimp Ramrod. Directed by Gary Sherman and featuring a terrifying performance from Wings Hauser, the film has since become a cult classic. Filmmaker Martin Scorsese once called it the best movie of 1982 but does it really deserve that reputation? 00:00 Introduction to Vice Squad 01:35 Story Setup and Life on the Streets 03:15 The Grindhouse Era and the Film’s Production 05:00 Wings Hauser as Ramrod 07:05 The Cast, Director and Style of the Film 08:50 Legacy and Final Thoughts Wanna support us? Get your JoBlo Merch right here! https://joblo-merch.creator-spring.com/ If you love rediscovering iconic films, hit SUBSCRIBE and join us on this cinematic journey! 🍿🔥    / @lovingthe80s   #LovingThe80s #ViceSquad #80sMovies #80sCinema #Grindhouse #CultMovies #WingsHauser #80sFilm