Escape from Galaxy 3
Escape from Galaxy 3

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Escape from Galaxy 3

1981
Movie
92 min
Italian

The crew of a space ship confronts an evil galactic ruler out to rule the universe. Also known as "Escape from Galaxy 3", "Starcrash II" or "Star Crash II" dubbed in English

Insights

IMDb4.3/10
Director: Ed HuntGenres: Science Fiction, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of astronauts on a deep space mission encounters a derelict alien spacecraft. Upon boarding, they discover it's a prison ship carrying dangerous alien prisoners. The prisoners soon escape and begin to pick off the astronauts one by one, turning the mission into a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Escape from Galaxy 3 is generally regarded as a low-budget, schlocky science fiction horror film typical of its era. While it has gained a cult following for its B-movie charm and gore, critical reception upon release was largely dismissive, with many critics pointing to its predictable plot and unimpressive special effects.

What Reviewers Say

  • Enjoyable for its campy nature and gore.

  • Features a derivative plot common in 80s sci-fi horror.

  • Special effects and acting are often criticized as amateurish.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment among cult film enthusiasts highlights its appeal as a cheesy, low-budget creature feature with some memorable, if crude, gore effects.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Starship Invasions' and was part of a deal with producer Ivan Reiner to create low-budget sci-fi films, but was later re-edited and retitled for its US release.

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