The late, great character actor’s unhinged take on Howard is so iconic that it feels like the film only exists as an excuse to allow the veteran thespian a chance to completely let loose. Finally discovering the trouble lurking below the kitchen, the humans race to escape the alien's wrath and pesky offspring, a squirmy plague that's spread into the community, leaving locals panicked. It conquered whatever leftover fears of extraterrestrial threats the public had by turning the very idea of them into a merchandising empire. Although the source material is limited in sonic scope, the mix doesn't carefully contain the cacophony of voices and sound effects, creating a sludgy listening experience that hits one too many shrill notes of violence and enthusiasm. Bloopers and Outtakes (4:56, SD) provides a charming peek at the BTS effort, with cameras capturing the creation of special effects and cast interplay as the film wound its way through production.

Blessed in life with extraordinary killing skills, Simmons is even more deadly with the backing of his new master and the changling powers he has at his disposal. The beasts, with razor sharp teeth by the hundreds, soon move toward a house and soon make short work of the residents. If you’re in the mood for zany, giant insectoid B-movie entertainment, well, this one delivers the goods. With Don's recent health troubles and their acquisition of Trick or Treat, any other pending projects may go on a backburner or get pushed further out. That said, I’m not completely in love with this new Elite Entertainment Blu-ray release: the presentation isn’t what I was hoping for, here — though it’ll do ’til a better transfer comes along.It's a shame the footage is so limited, as this collection of random moments truly underscores the backstage effort. aspect ratio) presentation is a mess, with extraordinary filtering implemented to keep inherent grain down to a manageable size.

It’s impressive in its ambition, especially for a group of amateur filmmakers, and has long since developed a significant cult following.Sure, aliens pretty much hold a corner on the market in the science fiction genre, but they have also been a mainstay of the horror genre since its inception. At its most ubiquitous of definitions, the creature feature is simply a horror movie in which a monster plays a prominent role; the term says it all.