Chupacabra Movie Reviews

A Group Of Anti-terrorist forces are sent to eliminate some escaped flesh-eating carnosaurs in this predictable entry. features dumb dialogue, laughable acting but fans will sure enjoy this.

This time their more deadly. Their back and want more. Terrorist hijjack a shipment of what they think is drugs, but turns out to be a truck load of raptors and a bigger truck with a t-rex in it. That made me think about how a t-rex could fit into a truck. Then a anti terrorist unite is sent to stop the carnosaur once and for all. There should be a fourth one because a dinosaur survives at the end. The special effects have gotten a little more cheaper. The t-rex is mostly stop motion so you can't really see him that good. The raptors are the same as the second one though. See it today.

iF YOU SEE THIS MOVIE AT THE STORE RENT IT. ITS ONE MOST FAVORITE OF ALL.BUT ITS ONLY 1HOUR25MINITES I WISH IT WAS LONGER

THATS ALL

Released about 20 years after "Them" -- the first big ant flick, and nowhere near the class act -- "EMPIRE OF THE ANTS" (MGM) is the brain-child of Bert I. Gordon who produced, directed and wrote the screenplay based loosely (very) on a story by H. G. Wells. Gordon is the man behind several other cheesy things-that-get-really-big movies including "Earth Versus the Spider," "Village of the Giants" and "Amazing Colossal Man."

A young and pretty Joan Collins is crooked land developer Marilyn Fryer who lures prospective buyers to an island by offering them a free cruise. One of the drawbacks to the island is that its native population includes ants who have fed on leaking nuclear waste cannisters. And they have become huge, carnivorous and intelligent and they resent the human interlopers. The ridiculous plot, ludicrous dialog and repellent humans actually serve to create a wave of sympathy for the rampaging ants. In fact, by the end of the movie you'll probably be cheering for the bugs. This is a silly, fun film that looks far better than it deserves.

"Empire of the Ants" is yet another unintentionally funny film courtesy of director Bert I. Gordon ("Food of the Gods," "The Amazing Colossal Men," et al). The inspiration is the H.G. Wells futuristic morality tale, but in the end the novel is more of an excuse for the film than anything else. Now our story is set in Florida where Marilyn Fryer (Joan Collins, pre-"Dynasty") is running a real estate scam. The land in question is next to a dumping site for radioactive waste which is mutating the local ant population into giant 1950s horror movie type ants in the style of "Them" (literally; they are still puppets). Once the feeding frenzy begins, Captain Dan Stokely (Robert Lansing) loses his boat and drags Marilyn and some other walking entrees into the swamp and eventually a town where things get somewhat interesting.

The title does make some sense when we learn that the queen ant has actually taken over the town and its (yummy) sugar refinery. Just do not ask me to explain how the ants figure out that it is a factory and not simply a giant sugar stockpile, let alone that they need the humans to work the machines. Okay, I know that the answer is the radioactivity, but the idea it increases both the size of the ants along with their intelligence is just a bit much for me to swallow. Besides, nothing in this film makes me disposed to think kindly on these happenings, even though I remember Lansing fondly from "Twelve O'clock High" and interpret his constant teeth gritting having to do with his situation as an actor and not just as a character. "Empire of the Ants" matches the lame story with equally lame special effects; I reject the idea that relying on bad matte shots of real ants, giant fake puppet ants, and point of view shots representing the multi-faceted eyes of insects are cinematic homages on Gordon's part to the "Beginning of the End," "Them!", and "The Fly," the 1950s Science Fiction films that are most identified with such "special effects." After all, we are talking about as director whose is known as "BIG" for reasons that are ironic rather than affectionate.

In the end, "Empire of the Ants" is a film where you might as well root on the mutant monsters because none of the humans are really worth saving. The better parts of the film ("better" being a relative term) are those where the ants are not around (i.e., the part where our plucky group of short-term survivors are fleeing through the swamp). But as soon as the ants pop up the question quickly becomes how much cheese do you want with your popcorn? This is just another embarrassingly bad movie from the Seventies and if it was not raked over the coals on "MST3K" then it should have been. As such, it gets three stars for entertainment value of the double-negative variety.

I am a big fan of the underrated, marvellously talented late Robert Lancing, so I collect his stuff. And he did some wonderful B flicks that are B Movie Addicts delight. My favourite 4D man is one of the best, but this one is not too shabby.

Joan Collins is head of a group pushing an island paradise resort - yet to be built - and Lancing is the pilot of the boat that brings in the latest boatload of suckers....I mean investors...to view the imaginary golf course and club house. Only problem, refugees from THEM! are lurking in the woods making off with islanders and soon to investors of Joan's resort. The effects are typical Drive-in B movie quality (but hey, I miss the old drive-ins!! When I visited Kentucky they would have dusk to dawn creature features and that is where I first saw this movie), but Lancing as always is better than the material he is given and makes this worth the ticket.

So stack up four of five our your best Vincent Price and Chris Lee films, add Empire of the Ants (and watch the wonderful and well missed Robert Lancing), pop a bowl of popcorn , turn out the lights and imagine you are in a car with a speaker hanging from the window. Have your own dusk to dawn creature features.

Off to see if I can hunt up a copy of 4D man in DVD.....

The first one is a far better crafted movie. While by no means a masterpiece, "Species" had a good ensemble cast and a nice star turn from then-unknown Natasha Henstridge.

But the sequel...Now there's a first-class piece of cheesy, trashy, campy entertainment. It's so much more fun. Henstridge is back (looking good as ever), and so is Michael Madsen. Madsen, just thinking of his performance in this makes me want to reach for the dvd. Throughout the whole movie, he seems to wish he was somewhere else. I'm not saying he merely appears to be bored with his character, no- Mr. Madsen seems downright contemptuous with the whole production! And that makes for a consistently entertaining movie.

James Cromwell did A TON of movies following his surprise Oscar nomination for "Babe". He must've taken just about every part offered to him, which would explain his presence here. He's waaaay over-qualified for the part, but he manages to turn in a credible performance. His scenes with his son in this movie are so ludicrous, credit must be given to Cromwell and the other actor for keeping straight faces.

The highlight of the movie for me: the supermarket chase scene. When Madsen knocks over the poor shelf-stocker, pulls his gun, and demands to know where the "G*dd*mn" cereal isle is.... Hmmm, I think I'll end this review and watch "Species II".

Recommended for "bad movie" lovers.

WONDERFUL SEQUEL TO SPECIES WITH A GIRLNAMED EVE A CLONE OF THE EVIL ALIEN FROM THEFIRST AFTER A SPACECREW GOES TO SPACE THERE INFECTED BY ALIEN DNA AFTER ONE AND HER BOYFRIEND ARE SLAUGTERD A BOY NAMED PATRICK CARRIES THE SPECIES AND HE HAS SEX ALMOST FIFTY TIMES EACH LEADING TO AGORYER AND BRUTAL DEATHS ONE AFTER THE NEXT EVE NEEDS TO MATE WITH HIM LOTS OF PEOPLE FROM THE FIRST RETURN EXEPT FOREST WHITTAKER I DONT KNOW WHY HE'S NOT IN HERE THATS THE ONLY BAD THING ABOUT THE MOVIE FILLED WITH PLENTY OF SEX GORE AND NUDITY AS ONE CAN HANDLE

SEX IS DANGEROUS BETTER THAN THE FIRST SPECIES AFTER THE SEX SCENES BRUTAL CONSEQUENCES HAPPEN AND GORY AND BRUTAL DEATH HAPPENS

This is by far the worst transition of a decent story to film. It by no means holds true to the spirit of the anime. It only accomplishes mass amounts of "sucktitude" as it butchers everything that made the anime slick and enjoyable. Save your cash.

1.It's a cut version. Carman Lee is not killed by Jacky Chen.
2.Picture and sound quality is very poor.
3.The audio tracks is only Cantonese without Mandarin.

The comic book action is what makes the backbone of this movie that is based on the manga. The plot involves a woman from another dimension and a human policeman from earth who are trying to keep the peace between their races by preventing an assasination and staying alive in the process. There are subplots involving policeman's partner being part human and part preturnatual beastie keeping his evil wild side in check while helping him and the woman out; the love story between the policeman and the woman; and all of the characters questioning where their loyalties lie. I highly recommend this movie to anime and manga fans.

The original 1953 INVADERS FROM MARS is a cult classic, appreciated for both its influence on later similar films and the fact that it reads as hilariously corny by today standards. But this 1986 remake--in spite of a big budget, several very talented actors, and a deliberately campy script--is unlikely to inspire the same sort of loyalty, and it was universally condemned by critics and audiences alike when first released.

That said, the film really isn't as bad as you may have heard. The plot follows the original version quite closely: the imaginative young son (Hunter Carson) of two loving parents (Timothy Bottom and Laraine Newman) catches sight of a UFO as it lands beyond the hill behind his house--and when his father goes out to investigate he returns... well... different. When his mother and his evil school teacher (Louise Fletcher) follow suit, he turns to the school nurse (Karen Black), and together the two alert the local military to the strange goings-on.

The cast is really quite good. Although the script gives her little to do beyond run around screaming, Karen Black has a unique screen presence--and it is as evident here as it is in her more celebrated films. Her real life son, Hunter Carson, does the honors as the child lead, and aquits himself very well. But the most memorable performances are from Laraine Newman, Timothy Bottom, and Louise Fletcher, who are transformed by the UFO and sent abroad to do the aliens' evil will. Fletcher is particularly enjoyable, wringing the most from her role as every child's nightmare school teacher. The special effects have dated and seem remarkably derrivative, a mix of STAR WARS and ALIEN, but they too are entertaining in their own way, and although it isn't always successful the script has enough campy humor (much of it in reference to the original) to give you an occasional hoot.

As pure fluff, the 1986 INVADERS FROM MARS works very well, and kids ten and up are likely to find it extremely entertaining. Still, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for this particular movie. It is mindlessly entertaining, but I don't think it is a film to which many viewers will care to return.

With little fanfare, MGM has quietly transferred a handful of great B films to DVD that they not too arbitrarily categorize as "Midnight Movies." The nice looking digital prints are in their original theatrical format and appear as if they were taken from original material. The discs come with no substantial extras but care has been lavished on the box art, often reflecting the lurid lobby cards and posters of their initial release. Even acknowledging the B category, these are for the most part well-crafted and, well, adequately acted.

In "INVADERS FROM MARS" Tobe Hooper directs a terrific cast -- Karen Black, Timothy Bottoms, Bud Cort and Louise Fletcher -- in a straightforward update of the of the 1953 cult classic. This flip side to the benign aliens of "E.T." or "Close Encounters" delivers bad guys from space who not only want our planet but our souls as well. Creepy fun that can still raise the hair on your neck.

David Gardner (Hunter Carson), his world turns up side down, when a large Alien Spaceship lands under the Sands of his Backyard. The Aliens has taken control of his Parents (Timothy Bottoms & Laraine Newman), His Teacher (Oscar-Winner:Louise Fletcher) and part of the small California town. David must find a way stop them with the help of a School Nurse (Carson's real life Mother-Karen Black).

Directed by Tobe Hooper (The Funhouse, Lifeforce, Poltergeist) made a entertaining sci-fi/thriller. This is a Remake of the 1953 film of the same name. This Remake has terrific Production Design by Leslie Dilley (Star Wars), Excellent Visual Effects supervise by John Dykstra (Spiderman), Great Invader Creatures Designed and Created by Stan Winston (Jurassic Park), an fine Music Score by Christopher Young (Hellraiser) and slick Cinematography work by Daniel Pearl (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) makes this Remake seems First-Rate but ended up being a Box Office Flop. Still the Remake is a Hoot. DVD's has an fine anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong-Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound. DVD's Special Features are Original Publicity Featurette (nearly 8 minutes), Sci-Fi promo featurette (15 minutes) and the Original Theatrical Trailer (2 Minutes). The film might have been a Flop but it's Perfect for Today's Viewers, it's worth seeing. Based on a Screenplay by Richard Blake. Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon (The Return of the Living Dead) and Don Jakoby (John Carpenter's Vampires). Joe Dunton Camera Widescreen (J-D-C Scope). Grade:A-.

The original 1953 INVADERS FROM MARS is a cult classic, appreciated for both its influence on later similar films and the fact that it reads as hilariously corny by today standards. But this 1986 remake--in spite of a big budget, several very talented actors, and a deliberately campy script--is unlikely to inspire the same sort of loyalty, and it was universally condemned by critics and audiences alike when first released.

That said, the film really isn't as bad as you may have heard. The plot follows the original version quite closely: the imaginative young son (Hunter Carson) of two loving parents (Timothy Bottom and Laraine Newman) catches sight of a UFO as it lands beyond the hill behind his house--and when his father goes out to investigate he returns... well... different. When his mother and his evil school teacher (Louise Fletcher) follow suit, he turns to the school nurse (Karen Black), and together the two alert the local military to the strange goings-on.

The cast is really quite good. Although the script gives her little to do beyond run around screaming, Karen Black has a unique screen presence--and it is as evident here as it is in her more celebrated films. Her real life son, Hunter Carson, does the honors as the child lead, and aquits himself very well. But the most memorable performances are from Laraine Newman, Timothy Bottom, and Louise Fletcher, who are transformed by the UFO and sent abroad to do the aliens' evil will. Fletcher is particularly enjoyable, wringing the most from her role as every child's nightmare school teacher. The special effects have dated and seem remarkably derrivative, a mix of STAR WARS and ALIEN, but they too are entertaining in their own way, and although it isn't always successful the script has enough campy humor (much of it in reference to the original) to give you an occasional hoot.

As pure fluff, the 1986 INVADERS FROM MARS works very well, and kids ten and up are likely to find it extremely entertaining. Still, I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for this particular movie. It is mindlessly entertaining, but I don't think it is a film to which many viewers will care to return.

With little fanfare, MGM has quietly transferred a handful of great B films to DVD that they not too arbitrarily categorize as "Midnight Movies." The nice looking digital prints are in their original theatrical format and appear as if they were taken from original material. The discs come with no substantial extras but care has been lavished on the box art, often reflecting the lurid lobby cards and posters of their initial release. Even acknowledging the B category, these are for the most part well-crafted and, well, adequately acted.

In "INVADERS FROM MARS" Tobe Hooper directs a terrific cast -- Karen Black, Timothy Bottoms, Bud Cort and Louise Fletcher -- in a straightforward update of the of the 1953 cult classic. This flip side to the benign aliens of "E.T." or "Close Encounters" delivers bad guys from space who not only want our planet but our souls as well. Creepy fun that can still raise the hair on your neck.

David Gardner (Hunter Carson), his world turns up side down, when a large Alien Spaceship lands under the Sands of his Backyard. The Aliens has taken control of his Parents (Timothy Bottoms & Laraine Newman), His Teacher (Oscar-Winner:Louise Fletcher) and part of the small California town. David must find a way stop them with the help of a School Nurse (Carson's real life Mother-Karen Black).

Directed by Tobe Hooper (The Funhouse, Lifeforce, Poltergeist) made a entertaining sci-fi/thriller. This is a Remake of the 1953 film of the same name. This Remake has terrific Production Design by Leslie Dilley (Star Wars), Excellent Visual Effects supervise by John Dykstra (Spiderman), Great Invader Creatures Designed and Created by Stan Winston (Jurassic Park), an fine Music Score by Christopher Young (Hellraiser) and slick Cinematography work by Daniel Pearl (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) makes this Remake seems First-Rate but ended up being a Box Office Flop. Still the Remake is a Hoot. DVD's has an fine anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong-Dolby Stereo 2.0 Surround Sound. DVD's Special Features are Original Publicity Featurette (nearly 8 minutes), Sci-Fi promo featurette (15 minutes) and the Original Theatrical Trailer (2 Minutes). The film might have been a Flop but it's Perfect for Today's Viewers, it's worth seeing. Based on a Screenplay by Richard Blake. Screenplay by Dan O'Bannon (The Return of the Living Dead) and Don Jakoby (John Carpenter's Vampires). Joe Dunton Camera Widescreen (J-D-C Scope). Grade:A-.

This movie gives sober men pause. When one embarks upon the path of schlock cinema, one naturally expects egregious movies. Nevertheless, this one is a real stinker. Look around you, and behold the bottom of the Godzilla barrel. Godzilla has a son named Minilla (according to the DVD case). Think Mini-Me. There is no explanation of Minilla's origin. Frankly, the thought of Godzilla and a she-monster procreating is too astonishing to even contemplate. A Japanese tyke named Ichiro fantasizes about Monster Island where Godzilla lives and fights. Ichiro wishes he could fight to rid himself of a bully and a pair of bungling bank robbers. In several dream sequences, Minilla (pronounced "Min-YA") gives Ichiro advice on dealing with tough guys. Although some of the things that make Japanese sci-fi so much fun are present, this film lacks the usual thrills of a building crumbling attack on Nippon. People of the 21st century, observe the heat ray doughnuts that Minilla spits, and stand in awed silence. One wishes that the filmmaker had alerted the first-time viewer that this movie is intended (for a change) for kiddies. Of course, it can be argued that all Godzilla flicks are of interest only to the very young, but there is no time for that debate. It's fair to say that this little sci-fi flick is okay for patient kids of pre-school age. Others should duck and run. Drawing the line between so-dumb-it's-funny and just plain silly is an inexact science. The technical quality of the DVD edition, including the audio, is clean and clear. Wide-screen fans beware the full screen format. ;-)

Godzilla's Revenge (1969)(Sony 2002) 2/5
The picture is quite clear without much damage but the clips from other movies are lower quality than the new footage, the colour is okay to, pretty much it is an okay print not bad but not great. It is not in it's original widescreen format either. It shows some signs of compression. The frame rate is 24 fields 24 frames this improves on the King of the Monsters dvd as that was done in 30 frames with a frame doubled every 4. The same 'extras' as King of the Monsters which are the advert for the tie-in GameCube game and another 5.1 remix which makes everything sound like it's in a bathroom.
Good Points: It has a little fun animated menu, it also has quite a few chapters at good points.
Bad Points:It hasn't been remastered or restored, it's not in widescreen, ....
The rating above is for this DVD not the film, I rated it 2 stars because it is watchable as a bog standard version of the movie but more dedicated fans should save their money for a future release.

People need to lighten up on this flick. I liked it. It's a message flick about work-aholic parents, bullies and childhood sweethearts. It's a better "Home Alone" movie than "Home Alone"

This movie gives sober men pause. When one embarks upon the path of schlock cinema, one naturally expects egregious movies. Nevertheless, this one is a real stinker. Look around you, and behold the bottom of the Godzilla barrel. Godzilla has a son named Minilla (according to the DVD case). Think Mini-Me. There is no explanation of Minilla's origin. Frankly, the thought of Godzilla and a she-monster procreating is too astonishing to even contemplate. A Japanese tyke named Ichiro fantasizes about Monster Island where Godzilla lives and fights. Ichiro wishes he could fight to rid himself of a bully and a pair of bungling bank robbers. In several dream sequences, Minilla (pronounced "Min-YA") gives Ichiro advice on dealing with tough guys. Although some of the things that make Japanese sci-fi so much fun are present, this film lacks the usual thrills of a building crumbling attack on Nippon. People of the 21st century, observe the heat ray doughnuts that Minilla spits, and stand in awed silence. One wishes that the filmmaker had alerted the first-time viewer that this movie is intended (for a change) for kiddies. Of course, it can be argued that all Godzilla flicks are of interest only to the very young, but there is no time for that debate. It's fair to say that this little sci-fi flick is okay for patient kids of pre-school age. Others should duck and run. Drawing the line between so-dumb-it's-funny and just plain silly is an inexact science. The technical quality of the DVD edition, including the audio, is clean and clear. Wide-screen fans beware the full screen format. ;-)

Godzilla's Revenge (1969)(Sony 2002) 2/5
The picture is quite clear without much damage but the clips from other movies are lower quality than the new footage, the colour is okay to, pretty much it is an okay print not bad but not great. It is not in it's original widescreen format either. It shows some signs of compression. The frame rate is 24 fields 24 frames this improves on the King of the Monsters dvd as that was done in 30 frames with a frame doubled every 4. The same 'extras' as King of the Monsters which are the advert for the tie-in GameCube game and another 5.1 remix which makes everything sound like it's in a bathroom.
Good Points: It has a little fun animated menu, it also has quite a few chapters at good points.
Bad Points:It hasn't been remastered or restored, it's not in widescreen, ....
The rating above is for this DVD not the film, I rated it 2 stars because it is watchable as a bog standard version of the movie but more dedicated fans should save their money for a future release.

People need to lighten up on this flick. I liked it. It's a message flick about work-aholic parents, bullies and childhood sweethearts. It's a better "Home Alone" movie than "Home Alone"

This movie was a colossal failure. The storyline and plot were good but Burke sucked as Robocop and there are to many unanswered questions from Robo 2 that weren't answered in Robo 3...
#1:What happended to the Old Man from Robocop 1&2? Did he die? How did Rip Torn become the Leader of OCP?
#2:What happended to Dr. Faxx? Did she just disappear?
#3:What happended to the mayor and how did OCP get control of the city?
#4:Where is Peter Weller?

Do you see what I mean? The only positive things about this movie are the storyline, the introduction of the Rehab team and Basil Poulodoris's theme. John Castle was good as Paul McDaggett but other than him and Nancy Allen (Lewis) no one else really lit up the screen. It is also a shame that Lewis was killed by McDaggett. This movie flopped big time

i dont understand how the guy who wrote the Dark Knight Returns could suck so much at writing storys about freaking RoboCop i mean the possibilities are incredible but 2 and 3's plots were so mediocre. Burke was an excellent replacement he looked great acted great and sounded pretty damn close so i give him credit but i just wish the stories were better. the one thing i was glad about was the return of the classic robocop theme i was pissed that kershner didnt use it i mean that theme IS robocop but yeah 3 isnt bad at all but could have been so much more.

he's back to stop chaos, corruption and civil war. Interational corporate gaint Omni Consumer Coporation (O.C.P) has transformed the city's last remaining neighbourhoods into virtual war zones to make way for the construction of its long planned, gleaming metropolis, Delta city. As the buildings burn and the streets become ruled by armed commandoes, hundreds of innocent citizens hold out for more than a miracle.
They need a hero...
packing some serious hi-tech hardware, the cyborg supercop is back with a cause and a conscience as robocop goes renegade to save the ravaged city from total destruction.
robocop 3 half man. Half machine. Full metal muscle. This time our superhero law enforcer is back without a badge...and he means business he back to lay down the lay once and for all!!!!!

My father bought this movie thinking it was a historical account of the crusades. Maybe he didn't read the back or see the spaceship flying across the cover. In any case, he cursed me for not notifing him of the film's contents. My father somehow managed to sit through this movie, then disowned it. I have tried several times to sit down and watch this movie to the end with no avail. It's not funny, or scary, nor does it accomplish anything I'm sure the director was trying to accomplish. A funny movie is "Rikki-Oh," "High Crusade" is definately not worth your time. Instead try poking small needles under your fingernails. This is a more gratifying experience than the "High Crusade." From a historical background, the "High Crusade" fails on several levels. First I don't think there was an alien invasion during the crusades. Second, well...I guess only the invation thing is wrong, but trust me it's wrong on so many different levels. The French guy is not funny either. He tries to get with the main character's wife and then I don't know what happens because I usually shut of my dvd player. I have passed along this movie to my friends and family with hilarious results. They watch the movie, the entire movie, hoping it has some redeeming value, but of course, it doesn't. Then they bring me back the DVD and curse me for wasting 90 minutes of their lives. Well, watch at your own risk, and mind your pints and quarts.

I gave it a try because I loved the book and because one of the actors was in Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings films. My gosh! What trash. Not funny. Terrible acting. Terrible screenplay. Obviously, a fair amount of energy was put into the sets, but the special effects were comparable to Plan 9. Don't do it. No matter how much you loved the book, I warn you, you will regret the experience.

I was disappointed that this was not an adaption of the very funny Poul Anderson book. Other that a credit to him and the fact that the story involves knights and aliens, there is scant relationship between the book and the movie.

This movie is more akin to Benny Hill than Monty Python. Very low brow and broad.

That said, the movie was mildly amusing. Not worth buying unless you find it in a cut-out bin.