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The Adding Machine

(1969)
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An accountant named Zero (Milo O'Shea), whose job is about to be taken over by a computer, starts to re-examine his life and his priorities. Following his execution for the murder of his boss, Zero finds himself in heaven, where things are not exactly what he had anticipated. A very obscure sci-fi fantasy film made in the U.K. Based on the 1923 play of the same name (written by Elmer Rice). Also stars Phyllis Diller and Billie Whitelaw. Also with Sydney Chaplin, Phil Brown (aka: Uncle Owen in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) and Julian Glover (aka: General Maximilian Veers in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980).

Phil Brown blamed former Screen Actor's Guild President, Ronald Reagan, for accusing him of being a communist and ruining his acting career in the U.S.

Brown's brief role as Luke Skywalker's Uncle Owen in the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) was his most memorable role. He was cast after George Lucas was looking for an an actor with a strong American accent. Brown, who was living in London after being blacklisted in the McCarthy communist-witch hunt of the 1950's, auditioned and won the role instantly.

In his later years, Brown often made appearances at Star Wars conventions. During these appearances, he got to meet Joel Edgerton, who succeeded him in the prequels. Brown died on February 9th, 2006, from pneumonia. He was 89.

NOTE: The picture quality for this film is a bit soft and grainy, but still the best print currently available anywhere.

Alien From The Deep

(1989)
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aka: Alien Degli Abissi
An Italian, Sci-fi Alien imitation. On a tropical island, an unscrupulous chemical company dumps its radioactive waste into a nearby active volcano. Complications arise when an alien monster emerges from a nearby lake and kills all, as it heads to the volcano, drawn to the waste. Stars Daniel Bosch, Julia McKay, Alan Collins, Robert Marius and Charles Napier.

Battle Of The Stars

(1978)
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aka's: Battaglie Negli Spazi Stellari/War In Space
Rare Italian Sci-Fi adventure influenced by Star Wars (1977) and often confused with another Italian Sci-Fi film titled Cosmos: War Of The Planets (1977) (also available here at SSV). In this film, aliens called the Gonians have used up all their natural resources and are now a dying and decaying species. They arrive in spaceships, along with their super computer, to take over the earth and use the healthy bodies of humans to replace their own. With space mummies, the super computer, and their ability to take on the shape of trusted humans, the Gonians attempt to sabotage Earth's defense system before their entire invasion fleet can land. Defense system designer, Mike Layton, (John Richardson) and his pretty girlfriend/scientist, Diane, (Yanti Somer) are the earth's only hope. Also stars Gisella Hahn and West Buchanan. Also with Aldo Canti (aka: Nick Jordan) and Malisa Longo.

The Bionic Boy (UPGRADE)

(1977)
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aka's: Trionic Warrior/Il Piccolo Superman/Superboy, O Iptamenos Ekdikitis
The maimed son (Johnson Yap) of a murdered Interpol agent finds his missing body parts replaced with super-powered, bionic limbs. He then uses his new strength and abilities to get revenge in this obscure, sci-fi actioner made in the Philippines. Also stars Susan Beacher and with Carole King. (In widescreen format).

This film came from a South African import print in good picture quality and is currently the best English language version available anywhere.

Blue Demon vs. The Infernal Brains

(1968)
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aka: Blue Demon Contra Los Cerebros Infernales
Blue Demon matches wits with a mad scientist and his talking dismembered brains in this entertaining sci-fi film. Stars David Reynoso, Barbara Angeli, Ana Martin, Victor Junco and Noe Murayama. (In Spanish language - No subtitles).

The Body Stealers

(1969)
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aka: Out Of Thin Air
In this obscure British sci-fi flick, a British military paratrooper disappears in mid-air during a jump from an army plane. Two investigators, Bob Megan (Patrick Allen) and Jim Radford (Neil Connery), try to unravel how this happened. What they uncover is an alien plot to steal the bodies of earthlings by snatching them out of the air. Also stars George Sanders and Maurice Evans. Also with Lorna Wilde, Hilary Dwyer, Sally Faulkner, Shelagh Fraser (aka Aunt Beru in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope) and Michael Culver (aka Captain Needa, whose apology was "accepted" by Darth Vader in Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back).

Conquistador Of The Moon

(1960)
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aka: Conquistador De La Luna
In this sci-fi comedy, an inept electrician (Antonio Espino) visits the home of a scientist and accidentally activates a rocket that takes him and the scientist's daughter (Ana Luisa Peluffo) to the moon, where they find aliens bent on destroying Earth. (In Spanish language).

Cosmos: War Of The Planets

(1977)
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aka's: Anno Zero - Guerra Nello Spazio/Battaglie Negli Spazi Stellari
Italian Star Wars rip-off. A spaceship investigates an out-of-control planet and discovers a computer that controls an underground civilization. Stars John Richardson, Yanti Somer and West Buchanan. Also with Malisa Longo and Aldo Canti (aka: Nick Jordan).

NOTE: This film is not to be confused with another Italian Sci-Fi film titled Battle Of The Stars (1978) (also available here at SSV).

Elvira's Movie Macabre Quadruple Feature

(2007)
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Gamera, Super Monster (1980)
Using several clips from previous Gamera entries, this film deals with alien forces reviving all the monsters Gamera has ever faced, in one final battle to rid the planet of its last hope. Also on hand to battle the alien forces are three sexy superwomen. Stars Mach Fumiake.

They Came From Beyond Space (1967)
Rare British sci-fi. Scientists investigating an unusual meteor shower in a rural field are possessed by an alien force bent on an ulterior purpose. Stars Robert Hutton, Jennifer Jayne and Zia Mohyeddin. Also with Michael Gough.

Maneater Of Hydra (1966)
aka's: Island Of The Doomed/La Isla De La Muerte
A group of people are stranded on an island where large, man-eating plants that spew blood begin to pick them off one-by-one. Stars Cameron Mitchell, Elisa Mont�s and George Martin.

The House That Screamed (1969)
aka's: La Residencia/The Boarding School/The Finishing School
This stylishly and very eerie thriller stars Lili Palmer as Senora Fourneau, the severe headmistress of a French boarding school for wayward young women. The rigid constraints of 19th-century social conditioning have turned the school into a hotbed of uncontrolled sexual urges! Soon it is discovered that one by one, the young girls are vanishing. It is assumed they are sneaking away at night, so the school is securely locked down at night. But the young women continue to go missing, as it appears a mysterious assassin is stalking the dark hallways of the ghostly manor. Also stars Cristina Galb� and John Moulder-Brown.

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Footprints On The Moon

(1975)
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aka's: Le Orme/Primal Impulse/Footprints
An astronaut is purposely left on the moon as part of a bizarre experiment. Meanwhile, a woman (Florinda Bolkan) on Earth wakes to find that she has no memory of the last several days. What is the connection between her and the weird experiment? An engrossing combination of sci-fi, mystery and psychological thriller elements. Also stars Peter McEnery and with Klaus Kinski.

This film comes from an uncut widescreen import print.

Frozen Alive

(1964)
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aka's: Human Factor/Der Fall X701
A scientist experimenting with suspended animation decides to use himself as a test subject. While he is frozen, his wife is murdered, and he becomes the primary suspect. An odd, sci-fi soap opera which is a co-production of England and West Germany with the diologue spoken in English, rather than dubbed. Theatrically released in the U.S. on a double bill with Destination Inner Space, also available here at SSV.

Geisha Girl

(1952)
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B&W sci-fi adventure in which a team of Japanese scientists develop pills that can cause more explosive destruction than atom bombs. Two American soldiers get their hands on the pills, and when they get in trouble, a hypnotist from the Secret Service tries to help them out. William Andrews and Martha Hyer star.

The Ghoul Collection

(1970's and 1980's)
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In the 1970's and early 1980's, late-night television horror host character, The Ghoul (Ron Sweed), hosted late-night sci-fi flicks with in-between skits of polka music, rubber frogs and explosions of plastic models. Included in this set are two films edited by The Ghoul with inserted sound effects and dialogue. Also featured are two original TV broadcasts from the early 80's, which include the original network commercials of that time period.

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Sweed died on April 1, 2019, five months after suffering a massive heart attack. He was 70 years old.

Invaders From Space

(1965)
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aka's: S�p� jaiantsu - Kaiseijin no maj�/Super Giant 3
Aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero Starman (Ken Utsui), their cosmic crusader in bulging tights, to stop amphibious invaders from space in this flashy, martial-arts, sci-fi adventure. Also stars Sachihiro Ohsawa.

Note: In the original serial, the aliens are described as being the kappa, a creature from Japanese mythology. But in the condensed U.S. version, the aliens are instead referred to as "salamander men."

Kommissar X: Drei Gelb Katzen

(1966)
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aka: Death Is Nimble, Death Is Quick
Two Yanks (Tony Kendall and Brad Harris) are hired to protect a rich lady from a sinister underworld group. Lots of jungle thrills, martial arts, ancient temples, huge explosions and sci-fi elements. Watch for Harris' great karate fight inside a crumbling temple, surrounded by masked members of an ancient sect. Also with Ann Smyrner and Dan Vadis.

This film came from a widescreen import print in excellent picture quality.

Los Astronautas

(1963)
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aka: Turistas Interplanetarios
In this Mexican sci-fi comedy featuring Viruta and Capulina (the Mexican Abbott and Costello), there is terrible trouble on the female-ruled planet Venus when the dissatisfied men demand more power so they can have more fun. To stop the uprising, two Venusian women travel to Earth to find men who exemplify their ideals of traditional male behavior. Naturally, they pick the two comedians. Merry mayhem occurs when the duo finally arrive on the second planet. (In Spanish language).

Masters Of Venus

(1962)
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An expedition leaves Earth and lands on the planet Venus. Once there, the crew encounters a race of beings who are suspected to be descendants from the lost city of Atlantis. Stars Norman Wooland, Mandy Harper and Robin Stewart. Also with Zienia Merton, who later went on to star in the British TV series Space: 1999.

This rare 8 chapter British adventure serial was no doubt the influence for producer Irwin Allen's classic Sci-Fi TV series Lost In Space, which premiered three years later in 1965.

All 8 chapters included in this set:

Sabotage
Lost In Space
The Men With Six Fingers
The Thing In The Crater
Prisoners Of Venus
The Killer Virus
Kill On Sight
Attack!

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The Mighty Gorga

(1969)
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aka: Attack Of The Death Monsters
The hunt for a gigantic 50-ton African gorilla provides the basis for this adventure-fantasy, when a circus manager (Anthony Eisley) leads an expedition right into a native ambush. The explorers are captured and slated to become human sacrifices when the towering Gorga (David L. Hewitt) shows up and destroys everything. Fortunately, the explorers escape and find safety in an enormous cave that proves to be filled with priceless jewels. If the travelers can escape Gorga's wrath, they just might become wealthy. Also stars Megan Timothy, Scott Brady and Kent Taylor. Also with Greydon Clark and Gary Graver. Written and directed by David L. Hewitt.

Trivia: All of the accessories and headdresses worn by the Witch Doctor and the Tribal Chief in this film are authentic. They actually came from a real headhunting tribe from South America.

This film features what has to be one of the worst gorilla costumes ever committed to film, worn by the un-credited David L. Hewitt. Hewitt was a producer of low budget sci-fi films mainly from the 1960's and 70's.

The Million Eyes Of Su-Muru

(1967)
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aka's: The Million Eyes Of Sumuru/The Slaves Of Sumuru/Sumuru Die Tochter Des Satans/Sumuru/The 1000 Eyes Of Su-Muru
In this world of international espionage, where loving men is against the law, the stunning Su-Muru (Shirley Eaton) is globally known as the most diabolical, bizarre and sadistic woman who ever lived. Her all-female, man-hating Amazon cult, kidnaps two CIA agents (Frankie Avalon and George Nader) as part of their plot for the destruction of all mankind. Klaus Kinski steps in with possibly the strangest role of his career, as the creepy homosexual president of Sinonesia, who gets turned into stone. Also stars Wilfrid Hyde-White and with Patti Chandler and Maria Rohm. (In Widescreen format).

Trivia: George Nader retired completely from acting in 1974 after sustaining an eye injury and developing glaucoma. Apparently, the injury made him particularly sensitive to the bright lights used on film sets. According to an interview in the German fanzine Splatting Image, the injury was the result of an accident during the production of a very limited released film titled Zigzag (1963), when a blank pistol round exploded too early and close to his eyes. Filming took place in the Philippines and no adequate treatment was taken in time, resulting in the partial loss of his eyesight.

Nader's longtime companion, Mark Miller, was actor Rock Hudson's personal secretary for nearly 13 years.

Despite the fact that Nader's career was more or less sabotaged by Universal Studios and sacrificed to the tabloids in order to save Rock Hudson's much more lucrative reputation, Hudson and Nader remained life-long friends, but never lovers. Nader was named as one of the beneficiaries of Hudson's $27 million estate when the actor died of AIDS in 1985.

After Nader was finished in films, he turned to writing. His 1978 novel Chrome broke major ground in that it was the first sci-fi thriller to have a homosexual theme (gay robots).

Stricken by multiple medical problems, Nader entered the hospital in September of 2001. He later died on February 2nd, 2002, at Woodland Hills, California from cardiac-pulmonary failure, pneumonia and multiple cerebral infarctions. He was 80.

NOTE: This film came from a widescreen import print in very nice picture quality and is currently the best English language version of this film available anywhere.

The Monitors

(1969)
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An unusual sci-fi invasion film, with a black-comedy twist: Earth is taken over by The Monitors, aliens who run the world like hall monitors in a 1950's high school, with overtones of Big Brother. The film follows the progress of the human underground rebellion. The twist is that as the film goes on, the audience's sympathies shift to the aliens, who are basically benevolent. When the humans manage to oust them, it's back to corruption and bribery by the usual suspects. Stars Guy Stockwell, Susan Oliver and Sherry Jackson.

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