Sean French places The Terminator in the context of the exploitation films in which both Cameron and Schwarzenegger learnt their craft. He argues that The Terminator's visual flair, stylised acting and choreographed violence are so compelling not so much because they offer intellectual rewards but because they traffic in the darker, more visceral pleasures of movie-going. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.