Transformation

In a small town, a mysterious alien entity begins to take over the bodies of its inhabitants, turning them into grotesque monsters. A group of survivors, including a young woman and a resourceful hunter, must band together to fight the growing alien menace before it consumes everyone and everything.

Transformation is a low-budget creature feature that garnered a cult following for its practical effects and over-the-top horror elements. While critically panned upon release for its simplistic plot and B-movie sensibilities, it has since been appreciated by genre fans for its earnest B-movie charm and gory practical effects.

• Praised for its creative and gruesome practical creature effects.

• Criticized for its thin plot and derivative horror tropes.

• Considered a fun, schlocky entry in the 80s creature feature genre.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent in publicly available data, but fans of 80s horror and creature features often cite its unique practical effects and campy nature as highlights.

The film's creature effects were created by Screaming Mad George, a renowned special effects artist known for his work on films like 'Society' and 'Re-Animator'.