If you're someone who takes comfort in watching campy films from the 70's and early 80's, when the film just looked a certain way, then this weird romp is for you.
Granted, the story line is absurd and is all over the place, but that's fine, because on the plus side, there are dozens of beautiful bikini babes (who are sadly now all in their 60's and 70's) , a gaggle of misfit heroes, John Carradine's floating head shouting 'the power' over and over, and of course, the adorable actor Melvin the dog who starred as, Melvin the dog.
I'm not even going to try explaining the plot because it really seems to serve as background for this crazy film. I discovered this film via Rifftrax, so that could be why I took to it more, but even without their commentary, it's a fun film. Easily the worst 'monster' of any Frankenstein film, actor James Webb steals every scene he's in by flailing around like a kid who had his hat pulled down over his eyes. Grandma Boobies, I mean, Sheila Frankenstein, played by camp-queen Katherine Victor, makes quite an entrance into this film. Clearly the budget was very low. Fight scenes are stretched out too. When 'the monster' comes in to turn over a table, he seems almost like he's trying to make sure none of the rented set pieces actually fall and break.
Overall, like I said, it's a fun campy watch if that is your thing. I was a child when this came out and grew up watching cheesy films like this all the time, so for that comforting factor and the retro feels, I give it a 5 out of 10 and a hearty recommendation.
Granted, the story line is absurd and is all over the place, but that's fine, because on the plus side, there are dozens of beautiful bikini babes (who are sadly now all in their 60's and 70's) , a gaggle of misfit heroes, John Carradine's floating head shouting 'the power' over and over, and of course, the adorable actor Melvin the dog who starred as, Melvin the dog.
I'm not even going to try explaining the plot because it really seems to serve as background for this crazy film. I discovered this film via Rifftrax, so that could be why I took to it more, but even without their commentary, it's a fun film. Easily the worst 'monster' of any Frankenstein film, actor James Webb steals every scene he's in by flailing around like a kid who had his hat pulled down over his eyes. Grandma Boobies, I mean, Sheila Frankenstein, played by camp-queen Katherine Victor, makes quite an entrance into this film. Clearly the budget was very low. Fight scenes are stretched out too. When 'the monster' comes in to turn over a table, he seems almost like he's trying to make sure none of the rented set pieces actually fall and break.
Overall, like I said, it's a fun campy watch if that is your thing. I was a child when this came out and grew up watching cheesy films like this all the time, so for that comforting factor and the retro feels, I give it a 5 out of 10 and a hearty recommendation.