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egregious philbin
egregious philbin @ ieure @retro.social
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  • @ChicoSuave Literally didn't even look at the poster before I was downloading a copy.

  • @MisterBigFart This is one of those movies where I read the title and immediately go watch it. It's told me everything I could possibly want to know about the film.

  • @Outtatime @LaurenceWolse I completely agree. The Illuminatus! ripoff aquatic Nazi zombie premise is really the only knock on an otherwise competently made flick that succeeds on its own terms. I thought the part where the marooned heroes are drawn to the record player was a dang fine moment.

  • @Anorack This movie was wild, feels like the first ten minutes got bolted on after production ended because the film didn't come out long enough.

  • @Anorack So yes, this is a cash grab piggybacking off Alien (and maybe a bit of Battlestar Galactica), but IMO it's a pretty respectable pulp sci-fi film that transcends its limitations and is enjoyable on its own terms. Sid Haig turns in a respectable performance, Ray Walston is terrific, and the ending is pretty great.

    Also, James Cameron (yes, THAT James Cameron) was production designer and second unit director.

    And: what an amazing poster.