Late Night Classics Volume 2: Assault of the Party Nerds / Assault of the Party Nerds 2 Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		2.0
Video		3.0
Audio		3.0
Extras		4.0
Overall		3.5

Late Night Classics Volume 2: Assault of the Party Nerds / Assault of the Party Nerds 2 Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf April 24, 2025

If you’re a certain age with a certain love of bad movies, you’ve probably seen 1989’s “Assault of the Party Nerds” many times. Culture Shock looks to capitalize on such nostalgia with a combo release of the first picture and its 1995 sequel, providing physical media access to the limited imagination of writer/director/star Richard Gabai.

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Late Night Classics Volume 2: Assault of the Party Nerds / Assault of the Party Nerds 2 Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Assault of the Party Nerds

• Commentary #1 features director Richrd Gabai and actress Michelle Bauer.

• Commentary #2 featured director Richard Gabai and actors Robert Mann and Christopher Dempsey

• Image Gallery (3:16) collects BTS Snaps, film stills, and publicity shots.

• Behind-the-Scenes (3:50, SD) is a brief look at the production, with emphasis on bloopers.

• "B-Movie Awards" (4:06, SD) is a clip from the "USA Up All Night B- Movie Awards" (the announcer pronounces it "b minus"), joining hosts Gilbert Gottfried and Rhonda Shear as they present the award for "Best Attempt to Score in a B-Movie." It's Surfer Dude from "Assault of the Party Nerds" up against the likes of John Saxton (his name is misspelled on the clip), Anthony Lewis, Steven Tash, and Ian Rose. Will Surfer Dude prevail? Well, let's just say director Richard Gabai is the only one to show up to the ceremony.

• Music Videos (12:13, SD) offers a collection of clips from Richard Gabai and The Checks.

• And a Trailer (2:04, SD) is included.

Assault of the Party Nerds II

• Intro (1:03, HD) is a welcome to the Blu-ray experience from actress Rhonda Shear, which oddly resembles a video greeting from Cameo.

• Commentary #1 features director Richrd Gabai and actress Michelle Bauer.

• Commentary #2 featured director Richard Gabai and actors Tane McClure and Joe Toppe.

• Image Gallery (2:54) collects BTS Snaps, film stills, and publicity shots.

• Behind-the-Scenes (13:16, SD) joins actress Linnea Quigley on the set of "Assault of the Party Nerds II." A video camera wanders around, capturing cast camaraderie, watching the actors work hard to charm and be funny. BTS footage is included, exploring the vibe on-set as shots are prepared. Director Richard Gabai also offers a brief interview about Quigley, sharing his thoughts as a loud plane passes overhead.

• "Up All Night" (3:01, SD) is a clip from the cable program, watching host Rhonda Shear attempt to summon some comedic energy as she cracks jokes and welcomes director Richard Gabai to the set. The guest looks a little uncomfortable, but he's quick to sell his effort, "The Heavy Petting Detective: Assault of the Party Nerds II," and offers three "New York Dos and Don'ts," which is an attempt to promote the video and pay-per-view release of Gabai's sequel.

• Interview (6:15, SD) is a conversation with actor Burt Ward, joined by director Richard Gabai, who shares his memory of being a child during the release of 1966's "Batman: The Movie," representing his first meeting with Ward. The interviewee sings the praises of the helmer, celebrating his ability to multitask, sticking with Gabai for multiple pictures, allowed to play different characters. Talk returns to "Batman," as Ward shares his audition story and the influence of the crimefighter, also detailing his experience with fame, enduring "7,000 personal appearances" over the years.

• Interview (6:00, SD) looks to celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Assault of the Party Nerds" with actress Linnea Quigley, who claims she attracts some degree of attention from the movie from fans on the street. Recollections from the original shoot are shared, also detailing other adventures in filmmaking, celebrating her cult hits. Life highlights are provided as well, including information about her fan club.

• Interview (8:33, SD) also heralds the 10th anniversary of "Assault of the Party Nerds," this time with actress Michelle Bauer, who was six months pregnant during the original shoot. Career movement is analyzed, as Bauer works to get away from "bimbo" roles, hunting for better parts as she ages. Convention life is explored, keeping the actress busy signing items for fans and dealing with lascivious men. The interviewee also explores her friendships and professional history, offering anecdotes from other career achievements.

• Interview (6:27, SD) is a chat with Richard Gabai, who quickly dodges a strange question about his time on "Dinosaur Island," redirecting to topics concerning "Assault of the Party Nerds." Filmmaking achievements are highlighted, pushing the crew to complete entire features in a matter of days. Fame associated with the "Party Nerds" series is examined, as Gabai shares plans for more installments to come (spoiler alert: they didn't come).

• And a Trailer #1 (2:41, SD) and Trailer #2 (1:13, SD) are included.

Late Night Classics Volume 2: Assault of the Party Nerds / Assault of the Party Nerds 2 Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

"Assault of the Party Nerds" and the sequel are films that haven't aged well, and perhaps never worked at all. But they're here now, on disc, and Culture Shock does what it can with A/V elements and supplements, hoping to engage the fan base with a return to the shenanigans of frat life and B- movie adventures.