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In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
In the year 2047, two scientists, Captain Benson and his assistant, are stationed on the remote planet Saturn 3. Their peaceful existence is shattered when a military probe carrying a psychopathic commander, Major Hegge, and a monstrous eight-legged robot named Hector, lands on their outpost. Hegge intends to take over the base and eliminate the scientists, but Hector develops a mind of its own and becomes a deadly threat to everyone.
Saturn 3 received generally negative reviews from critics, who often found its plot convoluted and the performances lacking. While some appreciated the visual design and the menacing presence of the robot Hector, the film was largely seen as a disappointing entry in the science fiction genre of its time, often criticized for its B-movie elements despite its star power.
Panned for its nonsensical plot and often over-the-top performances.
The film's main draw is often considered to be the menacing robot, Hector.
Despite its promising premise and cast, the execution falls flat.
Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a somewhat campy and forgettable sci-fi thriller, with some enjoying the robot's design but many criticizing the weak story and acting.
The robot Hector was designed by the legendary special effects artist Colin Chilvers, who also worked on the "Superman" films.
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Saturn 3 is a boring sci-fi movie starring Kirk Douglas, Farrah Fawcett and Harvey Keitel. Strange. The movie is about this bizarre love triangle out in space. One of the pricks of the triangle is working on a robot that starts killing ever...