Bad Channels (Video 1992)

An alien determined to capture human females takes over a radio station to do it.

Director:

Ted Nicolaou

Writers:

Charles Band (original idea), Jackson Barr (screenplay)

Stars:

Robert Factor, Martha Quinn, Aaron Lustig

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert Factor	...	Willis
Martha Quinn	...	Lisa Cummings
Aaron Lustig	...	Vernon Locknut
Michael Huddleston	...	Corky
Roumel Reaux	...	Flip Humble
Paul Hipp	...	Dan O'Dare
Rodney Ueno	...	Moon
Sonny Carl Davis	...	Peanut
Charlie Spradling	...	Cookie
Steve Tietsort	...	Trucker
Ron Keel	...	Grits
Alex Bookston	...	Mr. Baker
Daryl Strauss	...	Bunny
Michael Caldwell	...	Goofy Guy
Allison Gammon	...	Goofy Girl

Storyline

An alien lands in a small town and promptly takes over the local radio station. The disk jockey, Dan O' Dare, well known for his publicity stunts, becomes a hostage. The alien uses the radio station and Dan's amused audience to target and subsequently shrink women for his collection.

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Plot Keywords:

radio | alien | music video | reporter | robot | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 June 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cosmo

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Full Moon Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the Sheriff leaves the hospital, berating Lisa, the toothpick in his mouth vanishes.

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Quotes

Peanut: This son of a bitch is crazier than a tree full of owls!

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Crazy Credits

Dollman appears after the end credits.

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Connections

Followed by Demonic Toys: Personal Demons (2010)

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Soundtracks

"LITTLE OLD LADY POLKA"
Written and Performed by The Ukelaliens

User Reviews

Camp, Pure Camp

Well, you certainly won't expect Citizen Kane renting this movie, but it's mildly entertaining. Martha Quinn really needed to have a better agent, given this and other career killers, but her chemistry with Paul Hipp (Dangerous Dan O'Dare) is enjoyable. The goal of the rest of movie is one thing pure and simply: titillation, and it doesn't accomplish that. The rock video visions, which I'm sure were intended to give a rock-n-roll edge to the movie, simply detracted.