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4.0/10
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In a seemingly perfect society, one member discovers the truth about the outside world, as well as their ultimate purpose.In a seemingly perfect society, one member discovers the truth about the outside world, as well as their ultimate purpose.In a seemingly perfect society, one member discovers the truth about the outside world, as well as their ultimate purpose.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Eugene Robert Glazer
- Guide #2
- (as Gene Glazer)
Tim Donnelly
- Richard
- (as Timothy Donnelly)
Eddie Carroll
- Doctor
- (as Eddy Carroll)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDirector Robert S. Fiveson brought a copyright infringement suit against the makers of The Island (2005), citing almost 100 points of similarity between the two films. The court ruled that Fiveson made a prima facie case for infringement. Before the case could go to trial, Dreamworks settled with the plaintiffs for an undisclosed amount.
- GoofsWhen Richard asks the confessional what 'Milwaukee' means, it eventually tells him it's a rare mineral found in the river. Later, he tells Lena the confessional said it was a plant found in the ocean.
- Quotes
Jeff Knight: I think it's time I start paying back this country for some of the good things it's given me.
- Crazy creditsIn the Special Thanks To section, Adidas is incorrectly spelled "Addidas".
- ConnectionsFeatured in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Parts: The Clonus Horror (1997)
Featured review
B Cult Movie
The average 2.1 rating tells me that most of the people who rated this movie have only seen the Mystery Science Theater version. True, it was a poorly executed low budget 70s horror film but it had a good plot; good enough to be remade as THE ISLAND (2005).
As a 70s horror flick it is obviously violent and cheesy, but the unique plot, involving a secret clone factory, by itself keeps one's interest. In better hands it could have been a good movie, and THE ISLAND is, in fact, a good uncredited remake of this one. Consequently, the movie has historical interest, particularly considering that cloning as a reality was still many decades off back then.
The directing is obviously mediocre. The violence was designed for shock (although it is still tame compared to a Tarantino movie or even a lot of mainstream action or horror flicks of this generation). I cannot openly recommend the movie but do deny that it belongs in the "so bad its good" category. It is, perhaps, more of a guilty pleasure inasmuch as no one wants to admit liking the movie, but I can think of many many movies (including a list of theatrical releases from this year) which are far worse.
It is not something you can expect to keep in your home video library but it is a unique 70s horror flick that was the "inspiration" for THE ISLAND. It give it 6 out of 10 because of the story and ingenuity, otherwise it would have gotten a 5 at best.
As a 70s horror flick it is obviously violent and cheesy, but the unique plot, involving a secret clone factory, by itself keeps one's interest. In better hands it could have been a good movie, and THE ISLAND is, in fact, a good uncredited remake of this one. Consequently, the movie has historical interest, particularly considering that cloning as a reality was still many decades off back then.
The directing is obviously mediocre. The violence was designed for shock (although it is still tame compared to a Tarantino movie or even a lot of mainstream action or horror flicks of this generation). I cannot openly recommend the movie but do deny that it belongs in the "so bad its good" category. It is, perhaps, more of a guilty pleasure inasmuch as no one wants to admit liking the movie, but I can think of many many movies (including a list of theatrical releases from this year) which are far worse.
It is not something you can expect to keep in your home video library but it is a unique 70s horror flick that was the "inspiration" for THE ISLAND. It give it 6 out of 10 because of the story and ingenuity, otherwise it would have gotten a 5 at best.
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- Jul 27, 2005
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