Pumaman
Pumaman

Pumaman

1980Movie97 minItalian

Thousands of years ago, aliens visited Earth and fathered the Pumaman, a man-god with supernatural powers entrusted by a gold mask with the ability to control people's minds, which in present-day London, falls into the wrong hands.

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IMDb3.0/10
Director: Alberto De MartinoGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

An ancient Indian god grants a young British archaeologist the powers of a puma, enabling him to fight evil. He must retrieve a mystical amulet before it falls into the hands of a ruthless smuggler who plans to use its power for world domination. This often bizarre adventure sees our hero swinging from vines and facing off against various colorful villains.

Critical Reception

Pumaman is widely considered one of the worst films ever made, known for its low production values, nonsensical plot, and hilariously bad special effects. It achieved a cult status among fans of 'so bad it's good' cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Critically panned for its abysmal special effects and bewildering plot.
  • Often cited as a prime example of unintentional comedy.
  • The film's sheer incompetence is its main selling point for cult audiences.

Google audience: Audiences often find 'Pumaman' to be a hilariously bad movie, enjoying its campy elements and outlandish action sequences, though acknowledging its significant technical and narrative flaws.

Fun Fact

The film famously features a scene where the titular hero, Pumaman, attempts to fly by running off a cliff, only to immediately fall into the water below. The visual effects for this 'flight' are often cited as a highlight of the film's ineptitude.

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2 reviews
Tourma

Tourma

**Why.** Best thing about this movie is Sydne in the pleather badguy outfit and even it's like, a 7 at best. MST3K makes it bearable, but barely.
Gimly

Gimly

Why couldn't I have been pushed out a window before I had to watch this? _Final rating:★ - Of no value. Avoid at all costs._