Christopher Heldman
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- TriviaDennis Letts's film debut.
- GoofsHero's clothes (in military installation) change between contiguous scenes.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 34 Years Later (2018)
- SoundtracksThey're Out For Blood
Written by Emilie Aronson, Ann Armstrong and Steve Hughes
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There's a Foul Wind A-Blowin', So Don't Breath In - Just Laugh!
Greetings And Salutations, and welcome to my review of Blood Suckers From Outer Space; here's the breakdown of my ratings:
Story: 1.25 Direction: 1.25 Pace: 1.00 Acting: 1.25 Enjoyment: 1.50
TOTAL: 6.25 out of 10.00
Okay, so before I begin my review, I would like to thank everyone involved in this little gem. You put a smile on my face, a laugh in my throat, but most of all, you put happiness in my soul. Thank you. I was surprised at how good this bantamweight budget B-movie was. Even better was the fact it came out punching like a heavyweight.
First and foremost, Blood Suckers From Outer Space is a comedy, and as such, the writer and director, Glen Coburn, went all out. Not only are there sight gags and slapstick, but there's also a lot of narrative humour. From the simple observational comedy of Buford arguing, "If I got something to say, I'm gonna say it, and I got something to say, and I'm gonna say it." We all know people like Buford and how they talk - the know-it-all know-nothings. But the punchline is when the Sheriff retorts, "Well then, Buford, say it!" Thanks to the actors, this scene is wonderful, especially the rib-gnawing deputy who waxes lyrical about how the other crime scenes he's visited were more physically violent and gory when compared to the bloodbath they're standing in. Add to the comedic characters and dialogue a narrative where a small town in America gets invaded by an alien wind that possesses its townsfolk, transforming them into crazed blood-sucking monsters, then you have the makings of a semi-decent movie - as long as your tongue is firmly in your cheek. There's a lot to like and dislike about Blood-Suckers. Due to its age, some jokes are stale, and others aren't politically incorrect - but, they're still funny, and a few purely fail. Oftentimes, it feels as though Coburn is trying too hard to raise a laugh.
His directional skills aren't too terrible. I liked the opening sequence where we watch the ill-fated wind envelop a lowly farmer, mutating him into a blood-sucker. Coburn uses multiple camera points to bring a sense of unease and intrigue to the segment. The actor plays his part surprisingly well - until the last section of the piece. Coburn stays on the transmogrified farmer for too long. What starts as mildly funny soon becomes annoying as the farmer growls at the camera and paws the air, and we are left shaking our heads and hanging them in despair. This flaw is a shame because there are both better and worse moments to come - luckily, there's more good than bad in the flick. And the awful things tend to be similar to that first fault. Coburn takes too long to move on. There's a scene where Jeff visits his Uncle Joe. This should have been hilarious, but the timing is all off. It's still mildly amusing, but not what it should have been. There is one moment I really enjoyed. Jeff has accepted a lift from a stranger, a woman named Julie. And, as it goes in these films, they're quick to bump uglies. Coburn shows this wonderfully by giving the audience nothing but the outside view of Jeff's house while all the sex sounds, and a load of crashing and banging, ring through the speakers. He then takes us inside. As the couple right their clothes, we bear witness to the carnage in the room. It looks like a typhoon came a-callin'. It made me smile.
The comedy and the direction aren't the only hit-and-miss elements in the movie. The cast also has the knack of either being spot on or way off base with their performances. As I mentioned above, the scene with Jeff and Uncle Jack could have been so funny. But it doesn't fail merely because of the direction; the actors are also at fault. The sad thing is both Thom Meyers and Robert Bradeen have better scenes. But in this one skit, nothing appears to gel.
Blood Suckers From Outer Space is the B-movie to watch when getting buzzed on a Bud or three - That way, you'll laugh at the weakest puns, like the primary army soldier, Colonel Sanders - If the army doesn't work out for him, he can always take to frying some finger-lickin' chicken. It'll also go a long way in beer-goggling the movie's mishaps. But that said, I was stone-cold sober and enjoyed the hell out of the picture. So I gladly recommend Blood Suckers From Outer Space to every B-Movie Comedy Sci-Fi Horror fan out there. Grab a brewski and enjoy.
Okay, so who cut the cheese? Oh, it doesn't really matter; it's time to check out my Absolute Horror, Just For Laughs, and The Final Frontier lists to see where I ranked Blood Suckers From Outer Space.
Take Care & Stay Well.
Story: 1.25 Direction: 1.25 Pace: 1.00 Acting: 1.25 Enjoyment: 1.50
TOTAL: 6.25 out of 10.00
Okay, so before I begin my review, I would like to thank everyone involved in this little gem. You put a smile on my face, a laugh in my throat, but most of all, you put happiness in my soul. Thank you. I was surprised at how good this bantamweight budget B-movie was. Even better was the fact it came out punching like a heavyweight.
First and foremost, Blood Suckers From Outer Space is a comedy, and as such, the writer and director, Glen Coburn, went all out. Not only are there sight gags and slapstick, but there's also a lot of narrative humour. From the simple observational comedy of Buford arguing, "If I got something to say, I'm gonna say it, and I got something to say, and I'm gonna say it." We all know people like Buford and how they talk - the know-it-all know-nothings. But the punchline is when the Sheriff retorts, "Well then, Buford, say it!" Thanks to the actors, this scene is wonderful, especially the rib-gnawing deputy who waxes lyrical about how the other crime scenes he's visited were more physically violent and gory when compared to the bloodbath they're standing in. Add to the comedic characters and dialogue a narrative where a small town in America gets invaded by an alien wind that possesses its townsfolk, transforming them into crazed blood-sucking monsters, then you have the makings of a semi-decent movie - as long as your tongue is firmly in your cheek. There's a lot to like and dislike about Blood-Suckers. Due to its age, some jokes are stale, and others aren't politically incorrect - but, they're still funny, and a few purely fail. Oftentimes, it feels as though Coburn is trying too hard to raise a laugh.
His directional skills aren't too terrible. I liked the opening sequence where we watch the ill-fated wind envelop a lowly farmer, mutating him into a blood-sucker. Coburn uses multiple camera points to bring a sense of unease and intrigue to the segment. The actor plays his part surprisingly well - until the last section of the piece. Coburn stays on the transmogrified farmer for too long. What starts as mildly funny soon becomes annoying as the farmer growls at the camera and paws the air, and we are left shaking our heads and hanging them in despair. This flaw is a shame because there are both better and worse moments to come - luckily, there's more good than bad in the flick. And the awful things tend to be similar to that first fault. Coburn takes too long to move on. There's a scene where Jeff visits his Uncle Joe. This should have been hilarious, but the timing is all off. It's still mildly amusing, but not what it should have been. There is one moment I really enjoyed. Jeff has accepted a lift from a stranger, a woman named Julie. And, as it goes in these films, they're quick to bump uglies. Coburn shows this wonderfully by giving the audience nothing but the outside view of Jeff's house while all the sex sounds, and a load of crashing and banging, ring through the speakers. He then takes us inside. As the couple right their clothes, we bear witness to the carnage in the room. It looks like a typhoon came a-callin'. It made me smile.
The comedy and the direction aren't the only hit-and-miss elements in the movie. The cast also has the knack of either being spot on or way off base with their performances. As I mentioned above, the scene with Jeff and Uncle Jack could have been so funny. But it doesn't fail merely because of the direction; the actors are also at fault. The sad thing is both Thom Meyers and Robert Bradeen have better scenes. But in this one skit, nothing appears to gel.
Blood Suckers From Outer Space is the B-movie to watch when getting buzzed on a Bud or three - That way, you'll laugh at the weakest puns, like the primary army soldier, Colonel Sanders - If the army doesn't work out for him, he can always take to frying some finger-lickin' chicken. It'll also go a long way in beer-goggling the movie's mishaps. But that said, I was stone-cold sober and enjoyed the hell out of the picture. So I gladly recommend Blood Suckers From Outer Space to every B-Movie Comedy Sci-Fi Horror fan out there. Grab a brewski and enjoy.
Okay, so who cut the cheese? Oh, it doesn't really matter; it's time to check out my Absolute Horror, Just For Laughs, and The Final Frontier lists to see where I ranked Blood Suckers From Outer Space.
Take Care & Stay Well.
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By what name was Blood Suckers from Outer Space (1984) officially released in Canada in English?
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