‘Gripping sci-fi terror from past…’
The Alien Issue is a 1978 sci-fi horror movie a couple of spaceship with three harmful specimens collected from across the universe that crash lands on Earth.
The film was written and directed by Baltimore-based filmmaker Don Dohler [as Donald M. Dohler] (Blood Bloodbath; The Galaxy Invader; Nightbeast; Fiend), making his characteristic directorial debut.
The film stars Don Leifert ( Crawler; Blood Bloodbath; The Galaxy Invader; Nightbeast; Fiend), Tom Griffiths (Nightbeast; Fiend), Richard Dyszel, Mary Mertens, Richard Geiwitz, George Stover (Killer Campout; Camp Blood 666; Sociopathia; The Galaxy Invader; Nightbeast), Eleanor Herman, Anne Frith, Dave Ellis, Dave Geatty, Margie Van Tassell, Tony Malanowski (director of Curse of the Screaming Lifeless; Evening of Horror). Don Dohler has a cameo as Ernie.
The movie options the particular results of Ernest D. Farino (The Terminator), John Cosentino and Larry Schlecter and was proven incessantly on American TV all through the Nineteen Eighties, together with Ted Turner’s Superstation.
The very good synth rating was composed by Ken Walker (additionally The Lethal Spawn) who primarily labored as an animatronics particular results artist for movies similar to The Darkish Half; Frankenhooker; Elves; Robotic Holocaust and Spookies.
Dohler reworked the identical plot in 1982 as NightBeast and made a sequel, Alien Issue 2: The Alien Rampage, in 2001.
Plot:
A younger teenage couple is making out in a automobile when an insect-looking monster assaults. Sheriff Cinder should discover out what’s inflicting the killings. In the meantime, Mayor Wicker (Richard Dyszel) needs to maintain a lid on the deaths so a multi-million greenback amusement park could be constructed…
Evaluations:
“To make certain, there are many technical flaws in The Alien Issue, however very like good punk rock, these flaws don’t distract from the larger image due to the sheer quantity of enthusiasm proven by the filmmakers. This sense is additional enhanced by the truth that this was Dohler’s first movie, and it’s clear that he was studying as he went.” Dangerous Films for Dangerous Individuals
“Extraordinarily cheap-looking, amateurishly acted, poorly edited and crammed with continuity errors, terrible dialogue and tacky SFX, this isn’t going to be everybody’s cup of tea. For others, nevertheless, it’s going to be a enjoyable and charming no price range creature characteristic.” The Bloody Pit of Horror
“Dohler spends a lot of the hassle on the lookout for issues to do, however his coronary heart is in the correct place, striving to generate a way of time and placement to assist his endeavor, mixing Ed Wooden-style limitation and indie filmmaking ardour, developing with an image that’s not dynamic however carries a dented B-movie character, good for a drowsy late-night viewing.” Blu-ray.com
“Scenes are decently shot and edited. Dialogue is overwritten and easy however that is a part of the enjoyable. Giving us a central character would possibly of helped however an odd astronomer reveals at midway and turns into the hero. You’ll discover you want him, and all of the others, and the whole lot else by the conclusion.” David Elroy Goldweber, Claws & Saucers
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“The Alien Issue is undeniably unhealthy, nevertheless it does have a sure power to it, credit score for a man who went out and simply did it. I might not likely advocate you exit of your approach for it. It’s not a superb film, simply admirable for the circumstances beneath which it was made.” Crucial Outcast
” …incompetent-at-best Dohler’s amalgamation of a normal Fifties aliens on the free plot line with numerous parts of Jaws and TV’s McCloud thrown in, has change into a identified entity for aficionados of unhealthy, unhealthy moviemaking due to repeated cable showings and a well-received skewering from Cinematic Titanic.” DVD Drive-In
“This one is in step with the monster film components, so its doesn’t earn a lot by way of madness factors. However the cool creatures deserve some extent and the few little twists within the story and a pair memorable performances contribute as properly.” Marc Fusion
“The performing is non-existent when it isn’t unhealthy, and the course seems prefer it was impressed by Larry Buchanan, although with out Buchanan’s barely stronger sense of character. Certain, it has a little bit of a twist on the finish, however to ensure that a twist to work, it’s a must to care about the remainder of the film.” Unbelievable Film Musings and Ramblings
“One might make fairly an inventory of flaws, from dumb plot moments to modifying glitches, however that misses the purpose: a bunch of pals who cherished monsters and science fiction movies obtained collectively and turned out a fairly respectable 16mm movie, one that’s higher than one would possibly anticipate of its origins, even with an novice forged, a nearly non-existent price range and restricted expertise.” Rivets on the Poster
” …of particular curiosity to his small-but-loyal legion of followers merely for the truth that it got here first and just about set the blueprint for all that was to observe, minus a small handful of tips that he determined to not strive once more. It’s 80-or-so entertaining minutes of homemade-monster-movie nonsense, and round these components that’s hardly a derogatory description.” Trash Movie Guru
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“The particular results for the cosmos are properly finished, nevertheless it’s the monster make-up that’s the spotlight. The Alien Issue is enjoyable in suits and begins, however the novice forged just about sinks the flick. Their flat line readings and awkward display presence makes even the only of scenes appear interminable. And due to that, it’s a lengthy 79 minutes.” The Video Vacuum
“Executed with a real affection for the style, this can be a high-quality movie for followers of each regional and novice filmmaking. Value a view, even in the event you’re not.” Videohound’s Full Information to Cult Flicks and Trash Pics
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