We Brought Back MST3K
We Brought Back MST3K

We Brought Back MST3K

2018Movie73 minEnglish

This feature length documentary provides fans with an insider’s look at the creation of Season 11 and its triumphant debut on Netflix. Featuring new interviews with Joel Hodgson, Jonah Ray, Felicia Day, Patton Oswalt and many others, interwoven with previously unseen footage from all stages of MST3K’s miraculous comeback.

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IMDb7.4/10
Director: Joel HodgsonGenres: Comedy, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

After a long hiatus, the beloved cult classic "Mystery Science Theater 3000" returns with a new cast and new movies to mock. Host Jonah Ray and his robot companions Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot, and Gypsy are trapped on the Satellite of Love by the mad scientist Professor Bobo and his henchwoman Mega-Syn. To earn their freedom, they must endure an endless stream of terrible B-movies, providing continuous, hilarious commentary.

Critical Reception

The return of MST3K was met with significant excitement from its dedicated fanbase. Critics generally praised the new cast for capturing the spirit of the original while bringing their own unique energy, though some noted the challenge of recapturing the magic of the earlier seasons. The show's revival was seen as a successful continuation of its unique brand of humor and film critique.

What Reviewers Say

  • A welcome and successful revival of a beloved cult classic.
  • The new cast effectively channels the humor and spirit of the original.
  • Fans of the original MST3K will find much to enjoy in this new iteration.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely positive, with many long-time fans expressing delight at the show's return and praising the new cast's comedic timing and dedication to the MST3K format. The new episodes were seen as a successful continuation of the show's legacy.

Fun Fact

The 2017-2018 revival season of MST3K, which included episodes like 'We Brought Back MST3K', was famously funded through a Kickstarter campaign that became the most funded media project in Kickstarter history at the time.

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