The Yesterday Machine
The Yesterday Machine

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The Yesterday Machine

1965
Movie
85 min
English

A Nazi scientist invents a time machine enabling him to go back to alter the events of WWII.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Russ MeyerGenres: Science Fiction, Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of bumbling scientists invent a time machine that only allows them to travel into the past, but with each jump, they inadvertently alter history in increasingly absurd ways. As they try to correct their mistakes, they find themselves in a bizarre alternate reality, facing the consequences of their meddling.

Critical Reception

The Yesterday Machine is a cult science fiction comedy, largely appreciated for its low-budget charm and inventive, albeit amateurish, approach to time travel tropes. While not a critical darling upon release, it has gained a following for its unique sense of humor and B-movie appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eccentric humor and B-movie charm.

  • Noted for its creative, albeit unpolished, take on time travel.

  • Considered a cult classic for its quirky and unusual narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal, but those who appreciate its genre and era often find it to be an amusing and campy science fiction B-movie.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a very limited budget, with many of its special effects achieved through practical and often rudimentary means.

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