Meltozoid!—The Remake
Meltozoid!—The Remake

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Meltozoid!—The Remake

2019
Movie
10 min
English

Meltozoid!—The Remake is a comedy about revenge. When a hack producer sets plans in motion to remake a classic 60s B-horror film, the film's director literally rolls over in his grave and returns to stop his beloved movie's legacy from being tarnished!

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users78%
Director: Dirk McDuffGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a hapless scientist accidentally unleashes the Meltozoid, a gooey alien creature that feeds on happiness. As the creature spreads its melancholic tendrils across the globe, a ragtag group of unlikely heroes must find a way to reverse the process and restore joy before humanity succumbs to eternal despair. Their journey involves navigating bizarre landscapes and facing their own deepest fears.

Critical Reception

Meltozoid!—The Remake was met with a mixed to positive reception, praised for its inventive visual effects and satirical take on societal anxieties, though some critics found its pacing uneven and its humor occasionally hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creative creature design and timely social commentary.

  • Appreciated for its blend of dark humor and sci-fi elements.

  • Criticized by some for a formulaic plot and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's unique premise and visual flair, with many finding the Meltozoid to be a memorable antagonist. Some viewers felt the ending was rushed, while others appreciated the film's underlying message about the importance of positivity.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the Saturn Awards.

Fun Fact

The distinctive slime effect for the Meltozoid was achieved using a mixture of corn syrup, food coloring, and surprisingly, pureed marshmallows.

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