![]() It’s called fiction for a reason, regardless of the source’s authenticity or suspension of disbelief. People need to understand that movies are not real. I’m reminded of all the hysteria surrounding “gentically modified” food. In a by-the-numbers “B” movie narrative, you get a bunch of scientists together aiming to end galaxy-wide starvation, but instead, they create a monstrous killing machine, dubbed “Subject 20,” derived, hilariously from synthetic proteins. SOMETHING IS WRONG ON XARBIA! Eggheads create problems. …and this may be the only film in movie history where a cancerous tumor is used as a weapon.Forbidden World, 1982 (Jesse Vint), New World Pictures ![]() MONSTERZERO NJ EXTRA TRIVIA: Yes, you’re not imagining things, those are fast food containers lining the walls of the space station. The type of B movie they just don’t make anymore. Colby not only has to battle a growing and hungry genetic mutant, but handle not one, but two hot and very horny female scientists (Dawn Dunlap and June Chadwick). Forbidden World is filmed by director Allan Holzman with an almost psychedelic music video style as it tells the story of a soldier, Mike Colby (Jesse Vint) sent to an isolated research station on the remote planet Xarbia to deal with a genetic experiment that has gotten out of control. And if that’s not enough, the nubile Playboy bunny scientists that are responsible for all the nudity. Let’s not forget the slimy, nasty space monster that’s the cause of all the bloodletting. If you are, sit back and enjoy all the cheezy SPFX, nudity, sex and gore this fun and strangely stylish Alien inspired horror has to offer. You have to be a fan of low budget B movies to appreciate this sci-fi/ horror from Roger Corman’s New World pictures. You can just see the similarities in production design with Cameron’s classic Aliens. His films were the start of countless careers. As usual, another Corman production featuring talent who would go on to fame and recognition. James Cameron of Titanic and Avatar fame was the production designer on the film, as well as, the second unit director and the set decorator was future actor, Bill Paxton. The cast is effective and includes Edward Albert, future Freddy Krueger Robert England, Happy Days’ Erin Moran and genre favorite Sid Haig. The eclectic crew of the Quest must try and survive the mission and each other, as unknown forces seem intent on their demise. ![]() ![]() The flick follows a rescue mission to the dark and mysterious planet Morganthus, a planet of horrors that holds a dark secret. The film has garnered a reputation over the years based on the ‘giant worm rape scene’, but it really is a good little sci-fi/horror that has plenty to offer aside from that quintessential Corman moment. There is some clunky dialog and choppy editing, but there is also spooky and tense atmosphere throughout and some good creature effects and gore. This sci-fi horror from Roger Corman has it’s problems, but for the most part, is a well made and effective film that actually stands on it’s own despite being inspired by the success of Alien. Robertson and Jim Wynorski, of a soldier, Mike Colby (Jesse Vint) sent to an isolated research station on the remote planet Xarbia to deal with a genetic experiment that has gotten out of control. Sexy space scientists perfectly dressed for a lurking genetic mutant on the loose! Forbidden World is directed by director Allan Holzman with an almost psychedelic music video style, as it tells the story, written by Tim Curnen, R.J. It was an absolute blast, with its combination of babes, blood and beasts, and the energetic music video editing style was way ahead of its time! A fun flick! A big fan of Corman’s films already, I couldn’t wait to see this, especially after having seen and loved Corman’s Galaxy of Terror the previous November on Thanksgiving Night. The doomed research station on the planet Xarbia!! Roger Corman’s production of Forbidden World was released 40 years ago today and I was there opening night with friends, at the now long-gone Stanley Warner Quad Theater in Paramus NJ. HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY FORBIDDEN WORLD (1982)
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