Fireballs
Fireballs

Fireballs

1989Movie83 minEnglish

A Canadian fire station is threatened by a Japanese business.

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IMDb4.4/10
Director: Harry B. SmithGenres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Horror

Plot Summary

A group of college students on a road trip discover a bizarre, seemingly abandoned town. They soon realize the town is home to a mad scientist and his monstrous creations, which are created from meteor fragments that cause extreme aggression and mutations.

Critical Reception

Fireballs is a low-budget science fiction horror film that garnered a cult following for its campy performances and bizarre premise, though it received generally negative reviews from mainstream critics for its poor production values and nonsensical plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, albeit absurd, concept of meteor-induced mutations.
  • Often cited for its unintentionally humorous dialogue and over-the-top acting.
  • Criticized for its low production quality, including special effects and editing.

Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce, but the film is generally regarded as a B-movie curiosity with a niche appeal among fans of eccentric sci-fi and horror.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the Los Angeles area, with much of the outdoor footage taking place in desert locations.

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