Creature (1985)

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(1,809 ratings)

Less than a year before James Cameron's turbo-charged sequel, Hollywood (or its overseas counterparts) still managed to find ways to retread the badly-worn theme of Ridley Scott's Alien, as evidenced in this 1985 low-budget item. When a mysterious canister is uncovered on Saturn's largest moon… More Less than a year before James Cameron's turbo-charged sequel, Hollywood (or its overseas counterparts) still managed to find ways to retread the badly-worn theme of Ridley Scott's Alien, as evidenced in this 1985 low-budget item. When a mysterious canister is uncovered on Saturn's largest moon Titan, a dormant, eons-old monster is released, making lunch of both the explorers who discovered it and the rival corporation's exploration team which investigates their disappearance. The most enjoyable "creature" in this otherwise pedestrian film is the ever-leering Klaus Kinski, who plays the lecherous sole survivor of the previous expedition, but the only real source of entertainment -- the depiction of gooey, gory effects and gratuitous nudity -- is spoiled by inadequate lighting and static camera set-ups. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: William Malone
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror

In Theaters: May 8, 1985 Wide
On DVD: Oct 3, 2000
Studio: Media Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Okay, the movie wouldn't be much without Kinski, but our German fiend makes up for it.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Chintzy and forgettable "Alien" retread.

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AJ V

This movie is a cross between The Thing From Another World and Alien. Actually, in a scene that made me laugh, a character suggests killing the alien in the way they did in The Thing. By the way, the actors are just so-so, Klaus Kinski is the only big name in the cast. The best thing… More
This movie is a cross between The Thing From Another World and Alien. Actually, in a scene that made me laugh, a character suggests killing the alien in the way they did in The Thing. By the way, the actors are just so-so, Klaus Kinski is the only big name in the cast. The best thing about this movie was the special effects and make up, it's unfortunate they didn't have a great story to support them. Overall the movie is bad, but not it's not one of the worst sci-fi horror movies.
A.D. V

Best of the 'Alien' clones.
Eduardo C

Klaus Kinski be blessed
Jason R

A cheap knock off of Ridley Scott's Alien, I couldn't get into it, despite trying very hard...