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Us one sheet vintage movie poster for the 1968 American science fiction horror film
The Astro-Zombies, also known simply as Astro Zombies. The movie was written, directed, and produced by Ted V. Mikels.
Plot Summary
The film's plot centers on a disgruntled scientist, Dr. DeMarco (played by John Carradine), who, after being fired from the Space Agency, embarks on a mad experiment in his lab. His goal is to create super-human beings, or "Astro-Men", by reanimating corpses with solar-powered artificial hearts and implanted radio controls.
He uses the body parts of innocent murder victims for his creations, which eventually escape his control and go on a killing spree. The rampage attracts the attention of both the CIA and an international spy ring, leading to a clash between the various parties involved.
Key Information
Release Date: May 19, 1968
Director/Producer/Writer: Ted V. Mikels
Key Cast: John Carradine, Wendell Corey (in his final film appearance), and Tura Satana
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Taglines (from poster): "Terrifying", "See Astro Space Laboratory", "See Brutal Mutants Menace Beautiful Girls", "See Crazed Corpse Stealers", "See Berserk Human Transplants"
Budget: The film was noted for its low budget of only $37,000. |
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