Hollywood Zap! is a 1986 American comedy film written and directed by Canadian filmmaker David Cohen (no relation to David X. Cohen) and distributed by Troma Entertainment, a company known for its low-budget exploitation films. Reception In 2001, the film was featured at the 1st annual Video Game Festival to examine gaming's impact on media and culture. Described as being "historically significant", the film was sponsored by Twin Galaxies Intergalactic Scoreboard, the official international electronic scoreboard for video games. Plot Two young men hit the road to Hollywood, CA to look for money, fame, and the wild life in this youthful comedy. Tucker "Downer" Downs tires of his boring job as a clerk in a women's fashion outlet and heads West. He also hopes that he will find his father, who disappeared 24 years before. En route, Downs hooks up with wasted video addict/hustler Nash. Together they have many adventures during their trek to Tinsel Town. The film is a black comedy of failed expectations and disillusion. Ultimately both men must confront the reality that dreams often do not come true. References External links 1986 films 1980s black comedy films 1980s buddy comedy films 1980s sex comedy films 1986 independent films 1980s English-language films American black comedy films American buddy comedy films American independent films Films about video games Films set in Los Angeles Films set in Mississippi Nerd culture Punk films Transgender-related films Troma Entertainment films Teen sex comedy films 1980s American films