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16 September 1983 (USA) moreTagline:
25 Years Ago They Arrived From Another Galaxy. Surprise--They're Still Here. morePlot:
Charlie's ex-wife disappears, and he goes to where she grew up--a rural town in the midwest--to look for her... more | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 6 nominations moreUser Comments:
It's OK, But Don't Believe Siegel moreUS TV Schedule:
| Sat. Aug. 1 | 9:00 AM | TMC |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Paul Le Mat | ... | Charles Bigelow | |
| Nancy Allen | ... | Betty Walker | |
| Diana Scarwid | ... | Margaret | |
| Michael Lerner | ... | Willie Collins | |
| Louise Fletcher | ... | Mrs. Benjamin | |
| Wallace Shawn | ... | Earl | |
| Fiona Lewis | ... | Waitress / Avon Lady | |
| Kenneth Tobey | ... | Arthur Newman | |
| June Lockhart | ... | Mrs. Bigelow | |
| Charles Lane | ... | Prof. Hollister | |
| Lulu Sylbert | ... | Elizabeth | |
| Joel Cohen | ... | Tim | |
| Dan Shor | ... | Teen Boy in Prologue | |
| Dey Young | ... | Teen Girl in Prologue | |
| Jack Kehler | ... | Gas Station Attendant |
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Two stars from the cult classic sci-fi series "Lost in Space", Mark Goddard and June Lockhart, appear in this film, which is a homage to cult sci-fi. moreGoofs:
Continuity: The red truck at the beginning of the movie that has the teenage couple in it keeps changing. The wooden side rails on the truck box disappear and reappear. moreQuotes:
Betty Walker: Earl, a strange woman has locked herself in my bathroom and won't come outEarl: Well, Betty, how did she get in there?
Betty Walker: I let her in, Earl.
Earl: I guess I'll check it out.
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A takeoff on the 1950s sci-fi films, this has its good moments and moves along a good clip, particularly in the first half. The second half doesn't measure up to the first 45 minutes.
There is a mixture of satire on those '50s films along with some genuine suspense and action. There is even some bad acting and some bad dialog, but I couldn't tell if it was done on purpose! It wasn't as innocent as the old films, however, especially when Nancy Allen started using the Lord's name in vain. Other than that, it's a fairly clean, language-wise.
It's okay but nothing great, certainly not "stunning," as quoted by Joel Siegel on the video box. Joel is one of those national film critics who is so far out of touch with normal citizens it's laughable.