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Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983)

Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone (1983)
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In this weakly scripted, dull sci-fi adventure, three women have been shipwrecked somewhere in the galaxy on planet Terra Eleven and now Wolff (Peter Strauss), the pilot of a salvage ship, his friend Washington (Ernie Hudson), and the orphaned Niki (Molly Ringwald) are out to rescue them. Along the way, the trio face several life-threatening situations, and as they escape each danger intact, their final encounter with the evil Overdog McNabb (Michael Ironside) draws ever closer. With a wobbly storyline, one-note theme (people versus machines), and unintentionally funny dialogue, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone has a few things going for it: quick-paced action scenes, unusual sets, a 3-D format, a good musical score, and creative sound effects. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

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Starring:
Peter StraussMolly Ringwald, (more)
Director(s):
Lamont Johnson
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone

In this weakly scripted, dull sci-fi adventure, three women have been shipwrecked somewhere in the galaxy on planet Terra Eleven and now Wolff (Peter Strauss), the pilot of a salvage ship, his friend Washington (Ernie Hudson), and the orphaned Niki (Molly Ringwald) are out to rescue them. Along the way, the trio face several life-threatening situations, and as they escape each danger intact, their final encounter with the evil Overdog McNabb (Michael Ironside) draws ever closer. With a wobbly storyline, one-note theme (people versus machines), and unintentionally funny dialogue, Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone has a few things going for it: quick-paced action scenes, unusual sets, a 3-D format, a good musical score, and creative sound effects. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
90 mins

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Director(s):
Lamont Johnson
Writer(s):
Len BlumEdith ReyDavid Preston
Producer(s):
Don CarmodyAndre LinkJohn Dunning
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Questionable for Children, Violence, Adult Language)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Martin C.

I have to say I always found this one better than it's been given credit for being. Sure, the miniature effects are hokey in the outer space scenes, and there are some encounters with unlikely aliens/mutants that don't much seem to advance the plot, but there are a couple of better-than-average performances, not the least Molly Ringwald, who, I was amazed to learn, was only 15 at the time Spacehunter was made. Peter Straus isn't as stiff and artificial as is often seen in movies of this type/era, and it's quite fun to watch Overdog and continually ask yourself, "Is that *really* Michael Ironside?!" If you're looking for the quality of a modern film like Riddick or Equilibrium, pass this one by, but if you're willing to overlook a few shortcomings and just enjoy the ride, give Spacehunter a shot.

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Marco E.

If you like post apocalyptic sci-fi movies with action like Dune, road warrior , Mad Max or Cyborg, then you will love it to. Molly Wringwall is great, and her on screen conection with the guy is right on with great chemistry. Good story good acting kind of wimpy villian though.

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Everett H.

This is a really good scifi. It's okder, but definatly worth wayching

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