Galaxy of Terror (Mindwarp: An Infinity of Terror) (Planet of Horrors) (Quest) (1981)

36% of critics liked it
(11 reviews)
35% of users liked it
(809 ratings)

Also known as Planet of Horrors, this film follows a group of astronauts as they travel into space to retrieve the survivors of a spaceship crash. When they arrive on the planet, the crew runs into some hostile aliens who attempt to gorily wipe them out. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By: Brian D Clark, Bruce D. Clark
Written By: Mark Siegler/Brian D Clark
Genres: Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Oct 21, 1981 Wide
On DVD: Jul 20, 2010
Studio: New World Pictures

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's space trash but, I guess, you got to hand it to Corman for knowing how to make a film on a shoestring budget that turns a profit.
Scott Weinberg, FEARnet
Good, dumb, gory fun. And the blu-ray is pretty amazing.
Staci Layne Wilson, Horror.com
Galaxy of Terror, here on DVD for the first time thanks to the fine folks at Shout Factory, has been remastered in hi-def and is loaded with additional release material.
James O'Ehley, Sci-Fi Movie Page
A certain James Cameron (you may have heard of him) worked as production designer on this cheap 1981 Alien rip-off, now on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time.
James O'Ehley, SA Movie & DVD Magazine
A certain James Cameron (you may have heard of him) worked as production designer on this cheap 1981 Alien rip-off, now on DVD and Blu-ray for the first time.
Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton, Dread Central
One thing's for certain ... it's a great time to be a Roger Corman fan.
Sean Axmaker, Parallax View
... a crazy mish-mash of elements borrowed from the sci-fi blockbusters of years past with a twist out of Forbidden Planet and Solaris.
Chuck O'Leary, FulvueDrive-in.com
An atrociously acted and scripted piece of Roger Corman-produced low-budget schlock that's only slightly redeemed by some amusing gore and creature effects.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Cheesy D-level sci-fi horror fun.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
trashy fun
Jon Niccum, Lawrence Journal-World
Hilariously awful. Giant-worm rape not withstanding.

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Steve K

Wonderful Corman cheese includes maggot rape and Joanie from Happy Days meeting her untimely demise. Cheese lovers rejoice.
David L

One of the many late night films I viewed as a kid thats still fun to watch today. Roger Corman produced this interesting Sci-Fi horror movie that has two stars in the cast: Robert Englund and Sid Haig, a few gory deaths and one dirty scene of intergalactic sex.A team of astronauts is… More
One of the many late night films I viewed as a kid thats still fun to watch today. Roger Corman produced this interesting Sci-Fi horror movie that has two stars in the cast: Robert Englund and Sid Haig, a few gory deaths and one dirty scene of intergalactic sex.A team of astronauts is sent to investigate a strange planet where they discover that a force takes advantage of their fears and kills them one by one.Sid Haig loses his hand,Grace Zabriskie is boiled to death and Erin Moran head's explodes,but definitely the most disturbing scene is when Taaffe O'Connell is raped by a huge maggot. James Cameron also worked on this project,but if you are a "Titanic" fan you should skip."Galaxy of Terror" Its suitable just for trashy films hunters like myself,and I assure the others like me they will have a great time watching it.
Tim S

Corman meets Alien. Enough said.
ken j

One of many cheesy 80's sci fi movies to come out in that decade a crew on what was suppose to be a rescue mission to find out what happened to another ship turns into a nightmare as they come across a weird pyramid that makes there worst fears come to life. Featureing a pre… More
One of many cheesy 80's sci fi movies to come out in that decade a crew on what was suppose to be a rescue mission to find out what happened to another ship turns into a nightmare as they come across a weird pyramid that makes there worst fears come to life. Featureing a pre freddy Robert Englund and Sid Haig worth a look if your into 80's sci fi and cheesy special effects that are way outdated produced by Roger Corman who is the king of low budget