Jungle Moon Men
Jungle Moon Men

Jungle Moon Men

1955Movie70 minEnglish

Priestess Oma is forever young in this Jungle Jim knockoff of "She" or the La of Opar stories from "Tarzan". The Jungle Jim-type character is played by Weissmuller using his own name.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Spencer Gordon BennetGenres: Adventure, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When a scientist's daughter is abducted by an alien race from the moon, a group of adventurers embarks on a perilous journey to rescue her. They face numerous challenges, including hostile aliens, dangerous creatures, and treacherous terrain, all in a race against time to save her from a terrible fate.

Critical Reception

As a low-budget serial from the 1950s, 'Jungle Moon Men' was primarily aimed at younger audiences and received mixed to positive reviews for its adventurous spirit and imaginative premise, despite its dated special effects and sometimes campy acting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thrilling serial cliffhangers and escapist adventure.
  • Acknowledged for its creative, albeit primitive, special effects for its time.
  • Criticized for its simplistic plot and occasionally stilted dialogue.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this vintage serial, but general sentiment leans towards nostalgia and appreciation for its pulpy sci-fi elements and adventurous storytelling, often viewed as a charming relic of a bygone era in cinema.

Fun Fact

The serial was filmed in black and white and was originally released in 15 chapters, designed to be shown weekly in theaters to keep audiences coming back for more.

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Johnny Weissmuller plays himself - or a sort of Victor Mature version of himself - as he does his "Allan Quartermain" impersonation guiding the rather determined "Ellen" (Jean Bryon) through the middle jungle in search of a long-lost compan...