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Dark Star (1974)
Directed by John Carpenter
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A group of scientists are sent on a mission to destroy unstable planets. Twenty years into their mission, they have to battle their alien mascot as well as a “sensitive” and intelligent bombing device that starts to question the meaning of its existence.
Rated G | Length 83 minutes
Actors
Brian Narelle | Cal Kuniholm | Dan O'Bannon | Dre Pahich | Adam Beckenbaugh | Nick Castle | Joe Saunders | Cookie Knapp | Alan Sheretz | John Carpenter | Miles Watkins
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/25/2013 | TV | DVD | Rented | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Finally watched this for the first time. It very much feels like a dry run for Alien. You certainly get glimpses of the brilliance that would quickly show itself in both O’Bannon and Carpenter.
I enjoyed the dry humor and thought it was well shot given the meager budget.
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