Doctor Mordrid (1992)

An unspeakable evil has come into our dimension and wants to rule over Earth, and only a mysterious sorceror known as Doctor Mordrid can stop him.

Directors:

Albert Band, Charles Band

Writers:

Charles Band (based on an original idea by), C. Courtney Joyner (screenplay by)

Stars:

Jeffrey Combs, Yvette Nipar, Jay Acovone

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeffrey Combs	...	Dr. Mordrid
Yvette Nipar	...	Samantha Hunt
Jay Acovone	...	Tony Gaudio
Keith Coulouris	...	Adrian
Ritch Brinkley	...	Gunner
Brian Thompson	...	Kabal
Pearl Shear	...	Sara Golden
Murray Rubin	...	Mr. Berstein
Jeff Austin	...	Detective Levitz
John Apicella	...	Morrie
Julie Michaels	...	Irene
Mark Phelan	...	Officer 1
Kenn Scott	...	Officer 2
Scott Roberts	...	Fireman
Steven Marca	...	Armored Car Driver

Storyline

An unspeakable evil has come into our dimension and wants to rule over Earth, and only a mysterious sorceror known as Doctor Mordrid can stop him.

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Plot Keywords:

astral projection | satanism | murder of a nude woman | neo screwball comedy | doctor mordrid character | 

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Genres:

Action | Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Elements of this movie were actually re-used from an unfilmed project from Full Moon CEO's Charles Band previous studio Empire called "Doctor Mortalis."

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Connections

References The Invisible Man (1933)

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Soundtracks

Show and Tell
Written by Kristine Weltz and Brian Stewart
Performed by Julie Michaels
Courtesy of Weltz House Publishing and King Stewart Music

User Reviews

Despite Low Budget Drawbacks, I Was Highly Amused

New York City houses one man above all others, the possibly immortal Dr. Anton Mordrid. Mordrid is the sworn protector of humanity, using his magical powers to keep his brother and rival, Kabal, chained up so that he may not enslave the human race. Well, wouldn't you know it? A prophesy comes true and Kabal breaks free, and begins collecting elements (including platinum and uranium) for his alchemy experiments. With the help of a police woman named Sam, can Mordrid defeat his evil brother? "Dr. Mordrid" comes to me courtesy of Charles Band in the Full Moon Archive Collection. I had not heard of it, which is a bit odd given that I'm a big fan of Jeffrey Combs (Mordrid) and the film isn't that old. But now it's mine and I can enjoy it again and again. The film certainly is fun in the classic Full Moon style. Richard Band provides the music (which doesn't differ much from all his other scores) and Brian Thompson plays the evil Kabal. We even have animated dinosaur bones! What more do you want? Of course, the cheese factor is high. I felt much of the film was a rip-off of the Dr. Strange comics. And the blue pantsuit was silly. And plot holes are everywhere (I could list at least five, but why bother). And why does the ancient symbol of Mordrid and Kabal look suspiciously like a hammer and sickle? Combs has never been a strong actor, so he fits right in with the cheese. These aren't complaints. Full Moon fans have come to expect these things and devour them like crack-laced Grape Nuts. I'm guilty... I loved this film.

If you're not a Full Moon fan, or a Jeffrey Combs fan... you may want to look elsewhere. But if you like the early 1990s style of movie-making and haircuts, you'll eat this up. Stallone and Schwarzenegger fans might like seeing Brian Thompson as a villain, looking as goony as ever and not being able to enunciate English beyond a third grade level. I did. I wish there was a "Mordrid II", but the company that makes a sequel to practically everything (is "Gingerdead Man 3" really necessary?) passed on this one.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English Latin

Release Date:

24 September 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dr. Mordrid

Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Full Moon Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

74 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1