Virtually Heroes <Updated · SECRETS>

: To keep budgets low, the film famously repurposed action footage from Roger Corman's library of 1980s and 90s Filipino action movies.

The film has received mixed to negative reviews. While some appreciate its campy, low-budget charm and Mark Hamill's performance, others have criticized it as: Virtually Heroes

, with an IMDb audience score around 2/10 , where reviewers described it as having "zero entertainment value" for those not into the specific B-movie aesthetic. : To keep budgets low, the film famously

: The film was eventually acquired by Screen Media and released on VOD and digital platforms on January 17, 2023 , and later streamed on Popcornflix and Crackle . Key Cast & Crew Director G.J. Echternkamp Producer Roger Corman Sgt. Books Robert Baker The Monk Mark Hamill Lt. Nova Brent Chase Wanda Katie Savoy Critical Reception : The film was eventually acquired by Screen

: After its 2013 festival debut, the film failed to find a distributor. Director Echternkamp attributed the delay to Corman's dissatisfaction with the financial offers at the time.

: It follows two self-aware video game characters, Sgt. Books (Robert Baker) and Lt. Nova (Brent Chase), who struggle with the absurd, repetitive logic of their virtual world.

: Frustrated by endless cycles of combat and death, Sgt. Books seeks out a foul-mouthed Monk (played by Mark Hamill ) who teaches him the "cheat codes of life" to help him win the game and find love. Production & "Lost" Status