Alex Rebar, Ann Sweeny, Burr DeBenning

An astronaut is transformed into a murderous gelatinous mass after returning from an ill-fated space voyage.

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R, 84 min.

Directed by: William Sachs

Release Date: June 1, 1977

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  • November 13, 2009
    A deserving cult classic that is a goofy, cheesy and melty good time.
  • July 17, 2009
    "The Incredible Melting Man" is a fantastically gross, trashy and energetic Z-grade production that every self-respecting camp-horror freak simply has to see for him/herself! The ideal way to describe this low-budget 70's gem is like a shameless copy of Hammer's "The Quatermass X...( read more)periment" ...only a thousand times filthier! Astronaust Steve West is the only survivor of a disastrous space-mission, but turns out the carrier of a horrible disease that makes him radioactive and ... causes him to melt! In shock after seeing his face in the mirror (can you blame him?), Steve busts out of the hospital, leaving a trail of sticky pus and fallen off body parts behind. Doctor Ted Nelson has to find him urgently, as the disease also set Steve up with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. The premise may sound utterly stupid but this flick is enormously entertaining and contains great make-up effects from the hand of Rick Baker. The melting dude's face looks like a rotting pizza and his heavy breathing makes him sound like Darth Vader! Another big advantage is that William Sachs' screenplay doesn't waste any time on tedious scientific explanations or emotional speeches. The repulsiveness starts right away and lasts until the very last moment of the film. Just enjoy this silly horror gem and try to switch off your brain activity as much as you can because, if you start contemplating about the many stupidities in the script, you'll miss out on all the campy fun!

    The beast from 20,000 fathoms
    Ray Harryhausen's first solo effort at stop-motion resulted in one of the best monster movies of the 1950's.

    This was the first of the many rampage films of the 1950's and was a great success at the box office. Ray's stop-motion Redosaurus is magnificent, considering the low budget.

    One of the best scenes in this movie is where the Rhedosaurus eats the policeman. The acting is rather good and the cast includes Kenneth Tobey (The Thing From Another World) and an early appearance from Lee Van Cleef before he stared with the 'carrot' in It Conquered the World.

    I enjoyed this movie and rate it 5 stars out of 5. Great stuff.
  • November 8, 2008
    This has early Rick Baker work in it, but the amazing thing about it was the advertising. It was good schlocky, titalating Corman stuff aimed at kids like it was a quaint monster movie. Seriously, the advertising ran during prime kid viewing time in the afternoons. Just think wha...( read more)t would happen if an R rated movie advertised in the middle of Sponge Bob today. Parent groups would take to the street and demand a head on a pike.
  • October 29, 2009
    This gory sci-fi horror film features some wonderfully yucky special effects by Rick Baker.
  • September 20, 2008
    Not funny or campy, just sleazy and dull.
  • July 18, 2008
    It's a sad indictment on society when melting men are not able to get credit.
  • March 24, 2008
    A really gross and unforgivable movie..
  • January 21, 2008
    I so did not know this was a musical. Waaay too many songs for my taste and a little overly graphic at times. Depp is really a make-up lover, isn't he? Meat pie anyone?

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