Riverside
Riverside was a TV series broadcast on BBC2 in the United Kingdom featuring musicians, bands, actors, fashion designers, artists and comedians. It consisted of sketches, interviews and live performances. Guests included Alice Cooper, Steve Strange, Martin Rushent, Alan Adler, Clare Grogan, Paul Weller, Martin Fry, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order and Pauline Black.
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Plot Summary
A group of friends on a camping trip in the woods discover a mysterious, pulsating meteorite. As they investigate, they unwittingly unleash a deadly alien creature that begins to hunt them down one by one. The survivors must find a way to stop the extraterrestrial menace before it completely overruns the area.
Critical Reception
Riverside is a low-budget science fiction horror film from the early 1980s, often categorized as a "creature feature." It has garnered a cult following among fans of B-movies and independent horror, appreciated for its earnest, albeit rough, execution and a sense of nostalgic charm. While it received limited mainstream critical attention upon its release, it is generally viewed by its niche audience as an enjoyable example of its genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its campy B-movie feel and creature effects.
- Seen as a fun, albeit low-budget, slice of 80s sci-fi horror.
- Praised by cult film enthusiasts for its direct-to-video era authenticity.
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Fun Fact
Director Fred Olen Ray often worked on very tight budgets, and 'Riverside' is a prime example of his early independent filmmaking style, utilizing practical effects common in low-budget genre films of the era.
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