Planet of the Vampires
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Movie Reviews of Planet of the Vampires
Movie Review: awesome italian sci fi/horror flick -- reminds me of Alien
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great old sci fi/horror flick by that master Mario Bava. This movie starts out with two ships in orbit around a planet. You are treated to some really cool electronic sound effects/music and the best technobabble I have ever heard -- Star Trek has nothing on these guys. The ships are sucked in to the planet at 60 G's -- only the heroic captain is able to withstand that kind of force. The movie goes on to deal with what they encounter on the surface as they search for the other ship.The special effects are a bit cheesy by today's standard, but not bad for a film of its time. They are not overused to ill effect either. The overall atmosphere of the film is properly chilling.
Some of the visuals, plot elements, and even music remind so much of Alien. I have to suspect that Ridley Scott has seen this movie at least once.
I rate this film excellent and highly recommend it!
Movie Review: sick horror sci fi
Summary: 5 Stars
THis film came out in 65 - the original star trek came out in 66. Yunno those star trek plots where the psychic aliens take over crew members? This film is like the horror version of that plot. (Ray bradbury's martian chronicals is probably the inspiration for this type of stuff - he took hp lovecrafts approach to sci fi to another level)
I especially loved the creepy creepy vintage sci fi sound design (make sure youre in the right state of mind to enjoy this). It starts slow and just keeps getting better and better. When they find the alien ship! WOAH!!!
but all in that hokey 60s sci fi way - like the original star trek. obviously (as other reviewers have noted) this movie was a big inspiration on ALIEN as well. well worth your time and $.
Movie Review: Creature Double Feature Has Come Back!
Summary: 5 Stars
I stayed up late one night to watch this, 10:oo which was very late for me as a kid. I remember the scene of the vampires rising out of their graves that scared me so much. When Alien came out this movie came to mind. The special effects are as good as Star Trek , but the movie has a very original story and an ending right out of The Twilight Zone. Seeing it on dvd is like seeing it for the first time- the print is flawless and its in widescreen. This movie is simply beautiful.Although its not part of the official Mario Bavo collection by Anchor Bay buying this edition is just as good and cheaper.Movie Review: Richness of Color and Sound!
Summary: 5 Stars
The DVD exceeded my expectations by including some brief moments never seen before, the Terrore Nello Spazio master perhaps?, as well as a richness of color that I have never seen in any print of the film. I highly recommend this to all fans of the film, but to all newcomers as well. This is a great piece of Mario Bava work for your collection!Movie Review: Exceptional 60's horror/sci-fi film
Summary: 5 Stars
I just saw this wonderful gem recently and LOVED it! It's tons of fun, very moody and atmospheric. I'd put it on par with Forbidden Planet in terms of entertainment value. Any fan of Alien will immediately notice Ridley Scott's film borrowed much of it's look from Planet Of The Vampires. This movie is definitely worth the price.