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Space Thing
A man is in bed reading Sci-Fi mags, and his wife seduces him. He then falls asleep, and the rest is his dream. He is from an alternate world, and disguises himself as an alien, then boards their ship, to keep them from attacking his planet. The captain is a woman, who has two lesbian encounters with her crew, and whips one of them for trying to have sex with our hero. All of the women are anxious to seduce our hero, as the other two men on the ship are not very exciting. Our hero forces a landing on an asetroid (actually the outskirts of Palmdale, California) and everyone runs around topless and has sex. He then blows up the alien ship in the worst special effects explosion.
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Plot Summary
In this short science fiction comedy, a primitive alien race worships a bizarre, sentient blob-like creature they call 'Space Thing'. Their simple existence is disrupted when a spaceship crashes nearby, bringing with it a lone astronaut who becomes an object of fascination and fear.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1968, 'Space Thing' is not widely reviewed in traditional critical outlets. Its reception is largely based on its cult status among fans of low-budget and B-movies.
What Reviewers Say
Often cited as a curiosity for its unique creature design.
Appreciated by some for its unintentional humor and camp value.
Viewed as a primitive example of its genre with limited artistic merit.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific short film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The 'Space Thing' creature was famously portrayed by actor/stuntman Steve Johnson, who wore a cumbersome suit that significantly limited his movement and vision.
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