"Stunt Rock," released in 1978, feels like a combination of classic stunt work from the 1970s and theatrical rock performances from that same era. The film follows Grant Page, an Australian stuntman who goes to Los Angeles for television work, where he assists a fantasy-themed rock group with their special effects and stunts for live shows. During this time, he also forms a connection with a journalist named Margaret Gerard. "Stunt Rock" offers some interesting insights into the world of stunt work and its history, along with several engaging stunt sequences—including numerous flashbacks to Page’s previous films. However, it dedicates roughly equal screen time to the band Sorcery (not the group from Chicago), their music, and their concerts. The narrative that attempts to tie these elements together feels underdeveloped, and the band members are obviously more comfortable as musicians and performers than they are as actors; their performances come across as stiff. Page is convincing in his role when he’s interacting with experienced actors, but struggles a bit alongside the band's members. Sorcery’s music blends influences from 1970s bands like Alice Cooper, Sweet, Zeppelin, Styx, and Boston, though it’s somewhat held back by hints of the Woodstock era. They later contributed to the soundtrack for the heavy metal slasher “Rocktober Blood” (1984), adapting their sound to fit the early 1980s metal scene with songs like "I'm Back" and "Killer on the Loose"—which can be found on YouTube. Monique van de Ven, from the Netherlands, appears alongside Margaret as an actress in the show that Grant is working on. While it’s reasonably entertaining as a look at 1970s stunt work, I personally grew tired of Sorcery's music and performances around the 55-minute mark. They aren’t bad; they just don’t quite reach the level of Alice Cooper or Kiss to really hold your attention when it comes to 1970s concert footage. The film has a running time of 1 hour, 31 minutes and was filmed in Los Angeles and Sydney. GRADE: B-

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