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* VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory: Once while riding his motorcycle through the country, Creator/DanAykroyd was pulled over by a local cop, who hauled him into the Justice of the Peace's courthouse in the middle of the night for sentencing.
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** Once while riding his motorcycle through the country, Creator/DanAykroyd was pulled over by a local cop, who hauled him into the Justice of the Peace's courthouse in the middle of the night for sentencing.
** Once while riding his motorcycle through the country, Creator/DanAykroyd was pulled over by a local cop, who hauled him into the Justice of the Peace's courthouse in the middle of the night for sentencing.
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Surprisingly averted. It seems to be the ''one'' thing the JP has in terms of being just.
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Surprisingly averted. It seems to be the ''one'' thing the JP has in terms of being just. In spite of being a CorruptHick par excellence, when he judges a group of hip hop artists, he actually lets them be on their way after asking them for a favor.
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* TheVoiceless: Eldona. At first Christopher thinks she's just shy, but according to the JP she's mute.
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Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where they are brought before the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[note]]Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"[[/note]] Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies (led by Daniel Baldwin!). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago, his family was convinced into investing everything they had into coal, at around the same time that oil became the dominant fuel source of the world. For this, he vows to always throw the book at a "banker" (which appears to be an umbrella term for anyone that has more money than he does). We are also introduced to his other granddaughter, Dennis' sister Eldona (Candy in drag). When it becomes apparent that the Judge has no intention of letting them go, the group attempts to escape. Fausto & Renalda leap out the window and attempt to make a run for it, while Chris & Diane are quickly captured by Eldona. Fausto & Renalda make it to a moat full of filthy water than they have no choice but to cross. They are successful, but unfortunately Dennis is waiting for them on the other side. Throughout the night, it has become apparent that Dennis doesn't approve of his grandfather's policies, and decides to help them escape. Before leaving, he unlocks the room that Chris & Dianne are being held in, leaving them to escape on their own. Exploring the house, they discover evidence of other victims of the Judge's style of justice, spanning the past century. When they are unintentionally split up, Chris is recaptured by Eldona, who has taken a fancy to him. The Judge tells Chris that if he's willing to marry Eldona, he'll grant him a pardon.
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group Music/DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminals they want to get rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies (led by Daniel Baldwin!). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago, his family was convinced into investing everything they had into coal, at around the same time that oil became the dominant fuel source of the world. For this, he vows to always throw the book at a "banker" (which appears to be an umbrella term for anyone that has more money than he does). We are also introduced to his other granddaughter, Dennis' sister Eldona (Candy in drag). When it becomes apparent that the Judge has no intention of letting them go, the group attempts to escape. Fausto & Renalda leap out the window and attempt to make a run for it, while Chris & Diane are quickly captured by Eldona. Fausto & Renalda make it to a moat full of filthy water than they have no choice but to cross. They are successful, but unfortunately Dennis is waiting for them on the other side. Throughout the night, it has become apparent that Dennis doesn't approve of his grandfather's policies, and decides to help them escape. Before leaving, he unlocks the room that Chris & Dianne are being held in, leaving them to escape on their own. Exploring the house, they discover evidence of other victims of the Judge's style of justice, spanning the past century. When they are unintentionally split up, Chris is recaptured by Eldona, who has taken a fancy to him. The Judge tells Chris that if he's willing to marry Eldona, he'll grant him a pardon.
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group Music/DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminals they want to get rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At During their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route trip through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where country, they are brought before menaced by the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[note]]Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"[[/note]] corrupt and tyrannical [[HangingJudge Justice]] [[CorruptHick Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, Valkenheiser]] and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies (led by Daniel Baldwin!). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago,his family was convinced into investing everything they had into coal, at around the same time that oil became the dominant fuel source of the world. For this, he vows to always throw the book at a "banker" (which appears to be an umbrella term for anyone that has more money than he does). We are also introduced to his other granddaughter, Dennis' sister Eldona (Candy in drag). When it becomes apparent that the Judge has no intention of letting them go, the group attempts to escape. Fausto & Renalda leap out the window and attempt to make a run for it, while Chris & Diane are quickly captured by Eldona. Fausto & Renalda make it to a moat full of filthy water than they have no choice but to cross. They are successful, but unfortunately Dennis is waiting for them on the other side. Throughout the night, it has become apparent that Dennis doesn't approve of his grandfather's policies, and decides to help them escape. Before leaving, he unlocks the room that Chris & Dianne are being held in, leaving them to escape on their own. Exploring the house, they discover evidence of other victims of the Judge's style of justice, spanning the past century. When they are unintentionally split up, Chris is recaptured by Eldona, who has taken a fancy to him. The Judge tells Chris that if he's willing to marry Eldona, he'll grant him a pardon.
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group Music/DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminals they want to get rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]family.
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies (led by Daniel Baldwin!). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago,
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group Music/DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminals they want to get rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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* AbhorrentAdmirer: Eldona, an overweight woman played by John Candy in drag, wants to marry Christopher, whether ''he'' wants to or not (and her CorruptHick grandfather JP is more than happy to help her arrange this).
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* CavalryBetrayal: After escaping from Judge Valkenheiser's grasp, Chris and Diane go back with an entire army of state troopers in tow to arrest the HangingJudge. It becomes obvious that they're ALL in league with Valkenheiser when they turn their weapons on the pair.
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* HangingJudge: JP Alvin Valkenheiser. He rules his courtroom like a tyrant, and executes anyone he hates (especially stinkin' ''bankers''!) by sentencing them to a ride on the "Bonestripper".
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* HangingJudge: JP Alvin Valkenheiser. He He's a CorruptHick who rules his courtroom like a tyrant, and executes anyone he hates (especially stinkin' ''bankers''!) by sentencing them to a ride on the "Bonestripper".
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* HangingJudge: JP Alvin Valkenheiser. He rules his courtroom like a tyrant, and executes anyone he hates (especially stinkin' ''bankers''!) by sentencing them to a ride on the "Bonestripper".
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->''All They Wanted Was A Little Getaway. All They Got Was... '''Nothing But Trouble'''.''
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A 1991 comedy film written (from a story by [[{{Nepotism}} his brother Peter]]) and directed by Creator/DanAykroyd - [[CreatorKiller his only turn in the director's chair to date]]. It stars Creator/ChevyChase, [[Creator/DanAykroyd Aykroyd]], Creator/JohnCandy (in a dual role), and Creator/DemiMoore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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A 1991 comedy film written (from a story by [[{{Nepotism}} his brother Peter]]) Peter) and directed by Creator/DanAykroyd - [[CreatorKiller his only turn in the director's chair to date]]. It stars Creator/ChevyChase, [[Creator/DanAykroyd Aykroyd]], Creator/JohnCandy (in a dual role), and Creator/DemiMoore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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Car was a BMW, not a Mercedes Benz
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* WhatAPieceOfJunk: At the beginning of the film, Christopher tries to outrun Dennis' patrol car, only to find out the hard way that the car's engine has been modified in such a way to be able to catch up with Thorne's top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz. At the end of the film, Christopher and Diane escape an exploding Valkenvania using the nearly-totally-scrapped Mercedes, which still runs pretty well (Diane tried to turn it on earlier, but turned out that [[OnlyICanMakeItGo there was an anti-theft safety catch that only Christopher could turn off]]).
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* WhatAPieceOfJunk: At the beginning of the film, Christopher tries to outrun Dennis' patrol car, only to find out the hard way that the car's engine has been modified in such a way to be able to catch up with Thorne's top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz. BMW. At the end of the film, Christopher and Diane escape an exploding Valkenvania using the nearly-totally-scrapped Mercedes, BMW, which still runs pretty well (Diane tried to turn it on earlier, but turned out that [[OnlyICanMakeItGo there was an anti-theft safety catch that only Christopher could turn off]]).
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Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
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Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground.Music/DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
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* GratuitousRap: DigitalUnderground's appearance in the middle of the movie.
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* GratuitousRap: DigitalUnderground's Music/DigitalUnderground's appearance in the middle of the movie.
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Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies ([[HeyItsThatGuy led by Daniel Baldwin!]]). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
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Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies ([[HeyItsThatGuy led (led by Daniel Baldwin!]]).Baldwin!). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
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* DisproportionateRetribution: God help you, God really, '''really''' help you if you're a banker (or work on some business that people could describe as "banker") and the JP gets you. No amount of fame, fortune or begging will save you from being sentenced harshly, or maybe even '''killed''' and disappeared without a trace, ''just for being a "banker".''
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* DisproportionateRetribution: God help you, God really, '''really''' help you if you're a banker (or work on some business that people could describe (even if highly erroneously) as "banker") and the JP gets you. No amount of fame, fortune or begging will save you from being sentenced harshly, or maybe even '''killed''' and disappeared without a trace, ''just for being a "banker".''
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* HistoricalInJoke[=/=]StockUnsolvedMysteries: While searching for a way out of the Valkenvania house, Diane and Chris find a RoomFullOfCrazy (with license cards of every banker that the JP has killed)... and one of the identifications happens to be that of Jimmy Hoffa.
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* HistoricalInJoke[=/=]StockUnsolvedMysteries: While searching for a way out of the Valkenvania house, Diane and Chris find a RoomFullOfCrazy (with license cards of every banker "banker" that the JP has killed)... and one of the identifications happens to be that of Jimmy Hoffa.
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* WhatAPieceOfJunk: At the beginning of the film, Christopher tries to outrun Dennis' patrol car, only to find out the hard way that the car's engine has been modified in such a way to be able to catch up with Dennis' top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz. At the end of the film, Christopher and Diane escape an exploding Valkenvania using the nearly-totally-scrapped Mercedes, which still runs pretty well (Diane tried to turn it on earlier, but turned out that [[OnlyICanMakeItGo there was an anti-theft safety catch that only Christopher could turn off]]).
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* WhatAPieceOfJunk: At the beginning of the film, Christopher tries to outrun Dennis' patrol car, only to find out the hard way that the car's engine has been modified in such a way to be able to catch up with Dennis' Thorne's top-of-the-line Mercedes Benz. At the end of the film, Christopher and Diane escape an exploding Valkenvania using the nearly-totally-scrapped Mercedes, which still runs pretty well (Diane tried to turn it on earlier, but turned out that [[OnlyICanMakeItGo there was an anti-theft safety catch that only Christopher could turn off]]).
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* DisproportionateRetribution: God help you, God really, '''really''' help you if you're a banker (or work on some business that people could describe as "banker") and the JP gets you. No amount of fame, fortune or begging will save you from being sentenced harshly, or maybe even '''killed''' and disappeared without a trace, ''just for being a "banker".''
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* ImpactSilhouette: The ''very last'' gag.
* ImpactSilhouette: The ''very last'' gag.
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* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Surprisingly averted. It seems to be the ''one'' thing the JP has in terms of being just.
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When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminal they want to be rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done and setting up criminal criminals they want to be get rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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* BreakawayPopHit: DigitalUnderground's "[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnm0FILNb5M Same Song]]". The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
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When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done.done and setting up criminal they want to be rid of for his "justice". But just before Chris & Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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* ActingForTwo: Dan Aykroyd plays both Valkenheiser and Bobo
** Also John Candy as Dennis and Eldona.
** Also John Candy as Dennis and Eldona.
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Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona's heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrell to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris & Dianne are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler: the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris & Dianne are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler: the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona's Eldona heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrell barrel to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris &Dianne Diane are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler: the [[spoiler:the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris &
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* {{Asshole Victim}}s: The second batch of perps Dennis hauls in are a bunch of drug-addled yuppies who fully expect to be able to [[ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney buy their way out of trouble.trouble]]. '''''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Not a chance in hell.]]'''''
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "She is one ugly, cross-burning, redneck, peckerwood police bitch, man" Subverted in that Humpty doesn't care that Purdah heard what he said (though Purdah does harshly tell Humpty Hump and the other Digital Underground members to move it).
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "She is one ugly, cross-burning, redneck, peckerwood police bitch, man" man." Subverted in that Humpty doesn't care that Purdah heard what he said (though Purdah does harshly tell Humpty Hump and the other Digital Underground members to move it).
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* BreakawayPopHit: DigitalUnderground's "Same Song". The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
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* BreakawayPopHit: DigitalUnderground's "Same Song"."[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnm0FILNb5M Same Song]]". The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "She is one ugly, cross-burning, redneck, peckerwood police bitch, man" Subverted in that Humpty doesn't care that Purdah heard what he said.
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "She is one ugly, cross-burning, redneck, peckerwood police bitch, man" Subverted in that Humpty doesn't care that Purdah heard what he said.said (though Purdah does harshly tell Humpty Hump and the other Digital Underground members to move it).
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A 1991 comedy film written & directed by Creator/DanAykroyd. It stars Creator/ChevyChase, [[Creator/DanAykroyd Aykroyd]], Creator/JohnCandy (in a dual role), and Creator/DemiMoore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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A 1991 comedy film written & (from a story by [[{{Nepotism}} his brother Peter]]) and directed by Creator/DanAykroyd.Creator/DanAykroyd - [[CreatorKiller his only turn in the director's chair to date]]. It stars Creator/ChevyChase, [[Creator/DanAykroyd Aykroyd]], Creator/JohnCandy (in a dual role), and Creator/DemiMoore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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A 1991 comedy film written & directed by DanAykroyd. It stars Chevy Chase, Aykroyd, John Candy (in a dual role), and Demi Moore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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A 1991 comedy film written & directed by DanAykroyd. Creator/DanAykroyd. It stars Chevy Chase, Aykroyd, John Candy Creator/ChevyChase, [[Creator/DanAykroyd Aykroyd]], Creator/JohnCandy (in a dual role), and Demi Moore Creator/DemiMoore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
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Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where they are brought before the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[hottip:* :Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"]] Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
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Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where they are brought before the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[hottip:* :Old Reeve[[note]]Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"]] "Sherriff"[[/note]] Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "Man, she is one nasty-ass, cross-burning, pecker-wood, redneck bitch!" Subverted in that when she turns around, she's not the least bit bothered.
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* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "Man, she "She is one nasty-ass, ugly, cross-burning, pecker-wood, redneck bitch!" redneck, peckerwood police bitch, man" Subverted in that when she turns around, she's not the least bit bothered.Humpty doesn't care that Purdah heard what he said.
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* {{Asshole Victim}}s: The second batch of perps Dennis hauls in are a bunch of drug-addled yuppies who fully expect to be able to buy their way out of trouble. '''''Not a chance in hell.'''''
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* {{Asshole Victim}}s: The second batch of perps Dennis hauls in are a bunch of drug-addled yuppies who fully expect to be able to buy their way out of trouble. '''''Not '''''[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Not a chance in hell.''''']]'''''
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->''All They Wanted Was A Little Getaway. All They Got Was... '''Nothing But Trouble'''.''
-->-- Tagline
A 1991 comedy film written & directed by DanAykroyd. It stars Chevy Chase, Aykroyd, John Candy (in a dual role), and Demi Moore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where they are brought before the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[hottip:* :Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"]] Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies ([[HeyItsThatGuy led by Daniel Baldwin!]]). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago, his family was convinced into investing everything they had into coal, at around the same time that oil became the dominant fuel source of the world. For this, he vows to always throw the book at a "banker" (which appears to be an umbrella term for anyone that has more money than he does). We are also introduced to his other granddaughter, Dennis' sister Eldona (Candy in drag). When it becomes apparent that the Judge has no intention of letting them go, the group attempts to escape. Fausto & Renalda leap out the window and attempt to make a run for it, while Chris & Diane are quickly captured by Eldona. Fausto & Renalda make it to a moat full of filthy water than they have no choice but to cross. They are successful, but unfortunately Dennis is waiting for them on the other side. Throughout the night, it has become apparent that Dennis doesn't approve of his grandfather's policies, and decides to help them escape. Before leaving, he unlocks the room that Chris & Dianne are being held in, leaving them to escape on their own. Exploring the house, they discover evidence of other victims of the Judge's style of justice, spanning the past century. When they are unintentionally split up, Chris is recaptured by Eldona, who has taken a fancy to him. The Judge tells Chris that if he's willing to marry Eldona, he'll grant him a pardon.
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona's heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrell to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris & Dianne are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler: the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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!!This film contains the examples of:
* ActingForTwo: Dan Aykroyd plays both Valkenheiser and Bobo
** Also John Candy as Dennis and Eldona.
* ArtificialLimbs: The JP has a wooden leg, the result of World War I.
* {{Asshole Victim}}s: The second batch of perps Dennis hauls in are a bunch of drug-addled yuppies who fully expect to be able to buy their way out of trouble. '''''Not a chance in hell.'''''
* BloodlessCarnage: The "Bonestripper" lives up to its name; the bones that fly out are completely clean, and not a drop of blood is ever seen the entire movie.
* BreakawayPopHit: DigitalUnderground's "Same Song". The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
* CorruptHick: Judge Alvin Valkenheiser — and how!
* DefensiveFeintTrap: When one of the drug dealers threat Dennis with a gun, he fakes distress before producing a [[CoolGun Walther]] [[MoreDakka MPL]].
* GratuitousRap: DigitalUnderground's appearance in the middle of the movie.
* TheGrotesque: Bobo and Lil' Debbul, two extremely fat men wearing diapers.
* HangingJudge: JP Alvin Valkenheiser
* ImpactSilhouette
* KangarooCourt: God help you if you're a banker...
* MickeyMousing: The bones that come out of Mr. Bonestripper make pinball-sounds when they hit the target sign nearby.
* OneSceneWonder: DigitalUnderground's appearance is the most popular scene in the movie. "Same Song" reappears during the end credits, and Aykroyd directed the music video for this song, which featured clips from this film.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Surprisingly averted.
* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "Man, she is one nasty-ass, cross-burning, pecker-wood, redneck bitch!" Subverted in that when she turns around, she's not the least bit bothered.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Chris' reaction to the JP's plan to visit his "grandson-in-law" right at the ending.
* StrippedToTheBone: Mister Bonestripper.
* SwordCane: The JP duels with Chris, who wields a femur.
* TownWithADarkSecret: Valkenvania
* VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory: Once while riding his motorcycle through the country, DanAykroyd was pulled over by a local cop, who hauled him into the Justice of the Peace's courthouse in the middle of the night for sentencing.
** Also, the mostly-abandoned New England town with coal fires burning beneath it for a century - though [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia,_Pennsylvania Centralia, Pennsylvania]], has only been burning for fifty years as of 2012.
* TheVoiceless: Eldona
* WrenchWench: Again, Eldona.
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->''All They Wanted Was A Little Getaway. All They Got Was... '''Nothing But Trouble'''.''
-->-- Tagline
A 1991 comedy film written & directed by DanAykroyd. It stars Chevy Chase, Aykroyd, John Candy (in a dual role), and Demi Moore in one of her first post-Brat Pack films.
Chase plays Christopher Thorne, an investment banker with his own newsletter. At a party, he meets financial lawyer Diane Lightson (Moore) who he offers to drive to Atlantic City for an important meeting. Tagging along are two of Christopher's wealthiest clients, eccentric Brazillian siblings Fausto & Renalda. At their insistence, Chris takes the "scenic" route through the country. While passing through the remote village of Valkenvania, Chris fails to make a complete stop at a stopsign, which draws the attention of local deputy Dennis Valkenheiser (Candy). Rather than pulling over, Chris attempts to show off his BMW for Diane by attempting to evade Dennis. However, Dennis' cruiser is heavily modified, and along with his cousin Purdah (a fellow Deputy) is easily able to corner the group with the aide of some rather bizarre traps. They are hauled off to a decrepit mansion/scrap yard where they are brought before the local Justice of the Peace, the 106-year-old Shire Reeve[[hottip:* :Old Englishe word for "Sherriff"]] Alvin Valkenheiser. As it turns out, the JP's policy is to punish all offenders to the fullest extent of the law, and holds an exceptional grudge against all "bankers". However, Diane is able to sweet-talk the Judge, who decides to suspend sentencing.
Later that evening, Dennis pulls over another car, this one full of drunken, drug-using yuppies ([[HeyItsThatGuy led by Daniel Baldwin!]]). Unlike the previous group, they are less than gracious to their host, who immediately sentences them to death. In this case, the death penalty is a roller coaster ride that deposits its victims in a giant contraption called "[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enUo-1TjdEs Mister Bonestripper]]", which leaves criminals StrippedToTheBone.
Over dinner, the Judge explains how 100 years ago, his family was convinced into investing everything they had into coal, at around the same time that oil became the dominant fuel source of the world. For this, he vows to always throw the book at a "banker" (which appears to be an umbrella term for anyone that has more money than he does). We are also introduced to his other granddaughter, Dennis' sister Eldona (Candy in drag). When it becomes apparent that the Judge has no intention of letting them go, the group attempts to escape. Fausto & Renalda leap out the window and attempt to make a run for it, while Chris & Diane are quickly captured by Eldona. Fausto & Renalda make it to a moat full of filthy water than they have no choice but to cross. They are successful, but unfortunately Dennis is waiting for them on the other side. Throughout the night, it has become apparent that Dennis doesn't approve of his grandfather's policies, and decides to help them escape. Before leaving, he unlocks the room that Chris & Dianne are being held in, leaving them to escape on their own. Exploring the house, they discover evidence of other victims of the Judge's style of justice, spanning the past century. When they are unintentionally split up, Chris is recaptured by Eldona, who has taken a fancy to him. The Judge tells Chris that if he's willing to marry Eldona, he'll grant him a pardon.
Later that night, Purdah brings in a fresh batch of speeders -- the hip-hop group DigitalUnderground. After giving an improptu performance, the Judge decides that, due to their contributions to society through the performing arts, all charges against them are dropped. He asks them to perform the wedding hymm, but Chris makes another attempt to escape. With Eldona's heartbroken, the Judge sentences Chris to "Mister Bonestripper." However, the machine breaks just as he is about to be fed into it, allowing him to make a run for it. Holding Diane prisoner, the Judge threatens to have her chopped in half (using a guillotine made from a bulldozer blade). But if Chris is willing to take her place, she will be free to go. Chris uses an old oil barrell to cause a diversion, allowing him to rescue Diane and escape on a train.
When they finally make it to Atlantic City, they tell the State Police everything, who (incredibly) believe them, and ask them to take them to Valkenvania. However, as it turns out, the Police are well aware of the Judge's activities, approving of the way he gets the job done. But just before Chris & Dianne are silenced, one of the many abandoned mine shafts beneath the mansion explodes, destroying the village. In the epilogue, Dennis is now living in Brazil, as Fausto's chief of security, and Renalda's lover. Chris & Dianne return to Manhattan, but a news report on the disaster reveals that [[spoiler: the JP has survived the explosion, and he still has Chris' driver's license. With his home destroyed, surely his "grandson-in-law" won't mind him paying a visit!]]
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!!This film contains the examples of:
* ActingForTwo: Dan Aykroyd plays both Valkenheiser and Bobo
** Also John Candy as Dennis and Eldona.
* ArtificialLimbs: The JP has a wooden leg, the result of World War I.
* {{Asshole Victim}}s: The second batch of perps Dennis hauls in are a bunch of drug-addled yuppies who fully expect to be able to buy their way out of trouble. '''''Not a chance in hell.'''''
* BloodlessCarnage: The "Bonestripper" lives up to its name; the bones that fly out are completely clean, and not a drop of blood is ever seen the entire movie.
* BreakawayPopHit: DigitalUnderground's "Same Song". The movie was panned by critics and was a box office flop, but the song was a hit.
* CorruptHick: Judge Alvin Valkenheiser — and how!
* DefensiveFeintTrap: When one of the drug dealers threat Dennis with a gun, he fakes distress before producing a [[CoolGun Walther]] [[MoreDakka MPL]].
* GratuitousRap: DigitalUnderground's appearance in the middle of the movie.
* TheGrotesque: Bobo and Lil' Debbul, two extremely fat men wearing diapers.
* HangingJudge: JP Alvin Valkenheiser
* ImpactSilhouette
* KangarooCourt: God help you if you're a banker...
* MickeyMousing: The bones that come out of Mr. Bonestripper make pinball-sounds when they hit the target sign nearby.
* OneSceneWonder: DigitalUnderground's appearance is the most popular scene in the movie. "Same Song" reappears during the end credits, and Aykroyd directed the music video for this song, which featured clips from this film.
* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Surprisingly averted.
* RightBehindMe: Says Humpty-Hump about Purdah -- "Man, she is one nasty-ass, cross-burning, pecker-wood, redneck bitch!" Subverted in that when she turns around, she's not the least bit bothered.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: Chris' reaction to the JP's plan to visit his "grandson-in-law" right at the ending.
* StrippedToTheBone: Mister Bonestripper.
* SwordCane: The JP duels with Chris, who wields a femur.
* TownWithADarkSecret: Valkenvania
* VeryLooselyBasedOnATrueStory: Once while riding his motorcycle through the country, DanAykroyd was pulled over by a local cop, who hauled him into the Justice of the Peace's courthouse in the middle of the night for sentencing.
** Also, the mostly-abandoned New England town with coal fires burning beneath it for a century - though [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centralia,_Pennsylvania Centralia, Pennsylvania]], has only been burning for fifty years as of 2012.
* TheVoiceless: Eldona
* WrenchWench: Again, Eldona.
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