The Fantastic Four (1994)

When dosed with cosmic rays, four intrepid explorers are given incredible powers.

Director:

Oley Sassone

Writers:

Craig J. Nevius (screenplay), Kevin Rock (screenplay)

Stars:

Alex Hyde-White, Jay Underwood, Rebecca Staab

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Hyde-White	...	Dr. Reed Richards
Jay Underwood	...	Johnny Storm
Rebecca Staab	...	Susan Storm
Michael Bailey Smith	...	Ben Grimm
Ian Trigger	...	Jeweler
Joseph Culp	...	Dr. Doom / Victor Von Doom
George Gaynes	...	Professor
Kat Green	...	Alicia Masters
Carl Ciarfalio	...	Thing
Chuck Butto	...	Weasel (as Charles Butto)
Annie Gagen	...	Mrs. Storm
Howard Shangraw	...	Kragstadt
David Keith Miller	...	Trigorin
Robert Alan Beuth	...	Dr. Hauptman (as Robert Beuth)
Patrick Richwood	...	Messenger

Storyline

In this Marvel Comic adaption, four astronauts get bombarded with cosmic rays when an accident occurs. The four of them acquire special powers, and decide to form a superhero group called the Fantastic Four. They then fight their arch-enemy Dr. Doom.

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Plot Keywords:

astronaut | marvel comics | superhero | mutation | unreleased film | 

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Taglines:

Part muscle. Part elastic. Part fire. Part invisible. Together, it's clobberin' time!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Family | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sci-fi action

Did You Know?

Trivia

At first, Marvel denied that this film ever existed. When they were confronted with the footage in the film's trailer, they said it was a pilot for a TV show that was never commissioned. They reluctantly admitted its existence several years later, after the film found its way onto the internet via a bootleg VHS copy.

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Goofs

(at around 1h 15 mins) Following the Fantastic Four's escape from Dr. Doom's captivity, they arrive back in the city. Even though no time at all has passed since them, they now apparently have their own building with a "Number Four" logo on the side and an aerial transport vehicle. They did not have time to put their logo on the building or build/acquire the vehicle.

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Quotes

The Thing: What kind of a thing have I turned in to?

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Connections

Featured in Half in the Bag: Fantastic Four (2015)

User Reviews

I had a lot of fun watching it!

As long as you keep in mind that the production of this movie was a copyright ploy, and not intended as a serious release, it is actually surprising how not absolutely horrible it is. I even liked the theme music.

And if ever a flick cried out for a treatment by Joel (or Mike) and the MST3K Bots, this is it! Watch this with a bunch of smart-ass wise-crackers, and you're in for a good time. Have a brew, butter up some large pretzels, and enjoy.

Of course, obtaining a copy requires buying a bootleg or downloading it as shareware, but if you're here on the IMDb, then you're most likely savvy enough to do so. Good luck.

And look for my favorite part....where Dr. Doom informs the FF that they have 12 hours to comply with his wishes....and he actually gestures the number "12" with his finger while doing so....it's like "Evil Sesame Street"....hoo boy.

...and of course Mrs. Storm declaring "Just look at you....the Fanstastic Four" is just so heartwarming....you'll laugh, you'll cry.....

So if you love schlocky Sci-Fi, this one's Fantastic For you!

Details

Country:

Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 May 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Fantastic Four

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

New Horizons, Constantin Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1