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One sheet, This is a 1958 American science-fiction horror film titled Night of the Blood Beast. Produced by B-movie legends Roger and Gene Corman, it was one of the early directorial efforts of Bernard L. Kowalski.
Movie Overview
Plot: The story follows an astronaut, Major John Corcoran, who apparently dies during a space mission re-entry. However, his body is actually being used as a host for alien embryos. A team of scientists at a remote station must fight off the growing alien threat while dealing with the "undead" Corcoran, who eventually realizes the alien's true goal of human conquest and sacrifices himself to stop them.
Cast: The film stars Michael Emmet as Major John Corcoran, Angela Greene as Dr. Julie Benson, and John Baer as Steve Dunlap. Ed Nelson, a regular in Corman productions, also has a lead role as Dave Randall.
Legacy: Known for its extremely low budget (shot in just seven days for about $68,000), the movie is often cited as a spiritual predecessor to films like Alien due to its theme of human incubation. It gained further cult status after being featured on a 1995 Thanksgiving episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Cast & Crew Details
Role Name
Director Bernard L. Kowalski
Producers Gene Corman & Roger Corman (Executive)
Screenplay Martin Varno
Major John Corcoran Michael Emmet
Dr. Julie Benson Angela Greene
Steve Dunlap John Baer
Dave Randall Ed Nelson |
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