Inseminoid
Inseminoid

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Inseminoid

1981
Movie
91 min
English

A crew of interplanetary archaeologists is threatened when an alien creature impregnates one of their members, causing her to turn homicidal and murder them one by one.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Norman J. WarrenGenres: Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

On a mining colony on the planet Xylos, a female geologist named Sandy is abducted and impregnated by an alien creature. The alien's purpose is to propagate its species through her. Sandy becomes a violent and terrifying force, driven by the alien's primal urges, and begins to hunt down the crew of the mining station one by one.

Critical Reception

Inseminoid was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, often criticized for its gratuitous violence and exploitative nature, though some acknowledged its atmospheric tension and visual design. Audience reception was similarly polarized, with some appreciating its B-movie horror elements while others were repelled by its disturbing themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and creature design.

  • Criticized for its explicit violence and disturbing subject matter.

  • Considered a cult classic within the sci-fi horror genre for its unique premise.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this niche horror film, but discussions often highlight its shock value and 'exploitation' elements. Some viewers appreciate its B-movie charm and creature feature aspects, while others find it overly graphic and unpleasant.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more serious science fiction story but was altered to incorporate more graphic horror elements to capitalize on the success of films like 'Alien'.

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John Chard

John Chard

Inseminoid Devoid. Inseminoid (AKA: Horror Planet) is directed by Norman J. Warren and written by Nick and Gloria Maley. It stars Judy Geeson, Robin Clarke, Jennifer Ashley and Stephanie Beacham. Music is by John Scott and cinematograph...

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