Killdozer
Killdozer

Killdozer

1974Movie74 minEnglish

A small construction crew on an island is terrorized when a spirit-like being takes over a large bulldozer, and goes on a killing rampage.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Jerry LondonGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

A construction crew in a remote desert town is terrorized by a homemade, remotely operated bulldozer that has become sentient and hostile. The crew must find a way to stop the unstoppable machine before it kills them all. The Killdozer, powered by an alien artifact, becomes a vengeful force against humanity.

Critical Reception

Killdozer is remembered as a cult classic B-movie, appreciated for its unique premise and suspenseful action. While its production values and acting are typical of made-for-TV movies of its era, it effectively delivers on its sci-fi horror concept, earning a dedicated following among genre fans.

What Reviewers Say

  • A surprisingly tense and effective made-for-TV thriller.
  • Features a unique and memorable killer machine.
  • Offers solid action and suspense despite its B-movie origins.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praise the film's inventive premise and the relentless menace of the Killdozer itself. Many viewers recall it fondly as a creature feature with a distinctively industrial antagonist.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 1974 short story of the same name by Theodore Sturgeon, which was also published under the pseudonym 'E.K. Venner'.

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**Some say it is superior to Jaws. Some think it is superior to Duel.** It is good that we, the audience, all have our own opinions. If we all liked the same things - where would we all be? I enjoy Killdozer more than both Jaws and...