Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster

1965Movie79 minEnglish

When an atomic war on Mars destroys the planet's women, it's up to Martian Princess Marcuzan and her right-hand man Dr. Nadir to travel to earth and kidnap women for new breeding stock. Landing in Puerto Rico, they shoot down a NASA space capsule manned by an android. With his electronic brain damaged, the android terrorizes the island while the Martians raid beaches and pool parties

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IMDb3.6/10
Director: Robert S. BirchardGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A mad scientist, Dr. Frankenstein, creates a new creature. Meanwhile, aliens from Mars, led by the Martian Queen, plan to invade Earth. They are also interested in Frankenstein's creation. The plot involves a series of bizarre events and clashes between the monster, the aliens, and the human inhabitants of a remote island.

Critical Reception

Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster is widely considered one of the worst films ever made, particularly within the science fiction and horror genres. It is notorious for its low budget, nonsensical plot, poor acting, and primitive special effects, but has gained a cult following for its sheer incompetence and unintentional humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unparalleled awfulness that makes it a 'so bad it's good' cult classic.
  • Criticized for its incredibly low production values and nonsensical storyline.
  • Remembered for its bizarre and campy elements, including the alien costumes and bizarre plot devices.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's obscurity, but it's generally regarded as a prime example of low-budget, inept filmmaking, often watched for its comedic value.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Puerto Rico, and many of the cast and crew were local residents who had little to no acting experience. The distinctive Martian Queen costume was famously made from repurposed household items.

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dennyjt

dennyjt

Loopy go-go horror sci-fi, made in Puerto Rico. Space Princess with a drooling bald sidekick travels to Earth to recruit bikini girls for her planet. Meanwhile, Army scientist Karen has created an astronaut-android hybrid. He is disfigured ...