The Visitor

A cosmic entity, disguised as a hawk, descends to Earth to prevent a young girl, Barbara, from becoming pregnant. This entity believes that Barbara's unborn child will grow up to be a galactic tyrant. The Visitor, aided by an aging folk singer, attempts to manipulate events to stop the pregnancy. However, his increasingly bizarre and violent methods attract the attention of a determined detective.

The Visitor is a notorious cult film, often considered a 'so bad it's good' movie. It's widely panned for its nonsensical plot, excessive gore, and bizarre imagery, yet it has garnered a dedicated following for its sheer audacity and unique blend of horror and sci-fi elements.

• Praised for its unique, albeit baffling, premise.
• Criticized for its convoluted and often illogical narrative.
• Noted for its excessive and often gratuitous violence and disturbing imagery.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and reflect the film's cult status, with some finding it entertainingly outlandish and others completely incomprehensible.

The film is infamous for its bizarre casting choices, including astronaut/actor Telly Savalas, who appears as God, and the legendary dancer/actor Sammy Davis Jr., who makes a cameo as a jazz singer.