'Galaxy of Terror' is a fun over the top and yet extremely cheesy low budget 80's horror/sci-fi romp with gruesomely entertaining set pieces, grotesque special effects and a colourful cast of characters that makes this wicked and demented movie a good time. Drenched in morbid wonder and consumed with shocking moments helps elevate this above some of the Z-grade Alien knockoffs.
The Plot = A ragtag group of space travellers are sent out on a rescue mission to the planet Morganthus, once there they discover a strange pyramid structure which they proceed to investigate, and a strange alien influence starts killing them off one by one in bizarre and strange ways.
The movie is not subtle by any means as it dives into some pretty nasty, seedy, and mean spirted situations, and yet it still manages to maintain a certain sense of charm and respectability thanks to its cool special effects, beautiful set designs and superb attention to detail to the production thanks to future iconic filmmaker James Cameron and the fantastic direction by Bruce D. Clark whose vivid visuals brings everything to life in such wonderful and imaginative ways.
The cast is another aspect of why this flick works so well as we're blessed with several familiar genre faves who each goes above and beyond in delivering fantastic performances. Edward Albert gives a commendable leading man performance as Cabren. Erin Moran gives a strong performance as the timid and intelligent Alluma. Bernard Behrens, Zalman King, Grace Zabriskie, Ray Walston & Taaffe O'Connell each gives memorable and outstanding performances in their roles. Sid Haig gives a totally memorable and badass performance as the mute Quuhod and Robert England gives a standout performance in one of his earliest roles as Ranger.
Overall 'Galaxy of Terror' is a vile, brutal and yet entertaining flick that may be a bit thin on plot with quite a few nonsensical scenes, and yes the similarities to a certain sci-fi horror classic are a bit on the nose, but who cares its still a fun ride through and through.
The Plot = A ragtag group of space travellers are sent out on a rescue mission to the planet Morganthus, once there they discover a strange pyramid structure which they proceed to investigate, and a strange alien influence starts killing them off one by one in bizarre and strange ways.
The movie is not subtle by any means as it dives into some pretty nasty, seedy, and mean spirted situations, and yet it still manages to maintain a certain sense of charm and respectability thanks to its cool special effects, beautiful set designs and superb attention to detail to the production thanks to future iconic filmmaker James Cameron and the fantastic direction by Bruce D. Clark whose vivid visuals brings everything to life in such wonderful and imaginative ways.
The cast is another aspect of why this flick works so well as we're blessed with several familiar genre faves who each goes above and beyond in delivering fantastic performances. Edward Albert gives a commendable leading man performance as Cabren. Erin Moran gives a strong performance as the timid and intelligent Alluma. Bernard Behrens, Zalman King, Grace Zabriskie, Ray Walston & Taaffe O'Connell each gives memorable and outstanding performances in their roles. Sid Haig gives a totally memorable and badass performance as the mute Quuhod and Robert England gives a standout performance in one of his earliest roles as Ranger.
Overall 'Galaxy of Terror' is a vile, brutal and yet entertaining flick that may be a bit thin on plot with quite a few nonsensical scenes, and yes the similarities to a certain sci-fi horror classic are a bit on the nose, but who cares its still a fun ride through and through.