Would movie goers recommend santa claus conquers the martians to friends. It also features an eightyearold pia zadora as one of the martian children. Santa claus conquers the martians has a big heart and teaches a clear message that children need to be allowed to play and have fun. I would like to use some footage for the project, and im just wondering if. This movie is complete cheese, with bad actors, dialogue, special. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet movie database, and was featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the canned film festival. It is considered one of the worst films ever made directed by nicholas webster. Read more about santa claus conquers the martians at. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 mill creek entertainment.
The martians kidnap santa because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. John call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, bill mccutcheon, victor stiles, donna conforti, chris month, pia zadora, leila martin, charles renn, james cahill, ned wertimer, doris rich. Movies dont get much worse than this, but they also dont get more lovably inept. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by david quaid. Santa claus conquers the martians not rated 1h 21min adventure, comedy, family 14 november 1964 usa the martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Jul 29, 2014 santa claus conquers the martians 1964, usa fantasy science fiction film poster. Although its a close tie with their lampooning of the mexicanlensed christmas catastrophe, santa claus. The bluray version includes the two original short films and a variety of featurettes, such as a making of, a look at the concept art, explanation of the animatics and computergenerated imagery, the notoriously contemptible feature film santa claus conquers the martians, and other extras. Santa claus conquers the martians kino lorber theatrical. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Santa claus conquers the martians has been deservedlycalled one of the weirdest movies ever made. John call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, victor stiles, donna conforti, bill mccutcheon, leila martin, pia zadora christmas may be the season of good will to all men, but the makers of this particular ovenready turkey were just taking the p. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 the martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Starring john call, pia zadora, leonard hicks, and vincent beck.
Santa claus conquers the martians wikimedia commons. Not quite on the level of troll 2s laughable sincerity, but this goofy film about martians who attempt to kidnap santa claus in order to bring christmas cheer to mars, is without a doubt one of the worst films. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film in which martians, trying to cure the malaise of their children, kidnap the santa claus and a couple of earth kids that got mixed up in the plot and take him to mars to create the first martian christmas. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. The child aliens on mars become obsessed with santa after watching american television and so a plot is hatched to travel to earth and kidnap the jolly. Santa claus conquers the martians may be the best worst. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cultchristmas. The guys just seemed kinda lazy in the theater on this one. Mst3k 0521 santa claus condensed to 32 minutes duration. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. Renowned as a holiday cult classic, santa claus conquers the martians is one of the most amusing films ever made.
Santa claus conquers the martians, screenplay by glenville mareth. If you have seen santa claus conquers the martians sccm then there is a fair chance the you remember, at the very least, fragmented images of the jolly one interacting with greenskinned people with 1960s futuristics sets, props and costumes. Mars is real mad that all their martian kids are obsessed with earth television and especially the notion of santa claus. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 trailer youtube.
Pop culture expert kevin maher says that title may belong to santa claus conquers the martians, a 1964 science fiction film. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 addeddate 201021 03. Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth which extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one and only santa. Its a cute little movie for kids and i think that children do enjoy. Full film of the 1964 flop and some say worse film ever santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 film in which martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Santa claus conquers the martians film, science fiction. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made.
The only kids christmas movie worse than this one is that early 70s lowbudget, frenchcanadian disaster called the christmas martian. Santa claus conquers the martians, the sobaditsgood cult scifi comedy from 1964, is the first motion picture to ever depict mrs. This one is another fan favorite, and until i bought this episode i hadnt seen it. It was directed by nicholas webster and stars john call as santa claus. The movie is certainly insane enough i mean, look at the title, but again the riffing just doesnt seem to be exceptionally funny.
Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by nicholas webster, produced and written by paul l. Viewed asis, santa claus conquers the martians takes a strong will or some strong drink to make it through in one setting. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. Martians from mars kidnap santa claus to help spread christmas cheer on the red planet. The movie is about martians kidnapping santa claus so their children who watch too much television will have some fun. In this holiday cult classic, martians kidnap santa and two local kids, forcing them to make toys for the depressed children of mars. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 photo gallery.
Theres some strange shit goin down at the pole tonight. Very young children, undoubtedly the target audience of this film, may well enjoy it. Claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that. The biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians, best known as the screen. Did audiences like santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians movie facts mental floss.
Martians kidnap santa claus so that their children. Santa conquers the martians 1964 kaleidescape movie store. Santa claus conquers the martians internet archive. Jacobson, based on a story by glenville mareth, that stars john call as santa claus. By the time this feature film came on i think i was semicomatose, but i remember the food pills and mostly, the overall. Watch santa claus conquers the martians full movie. Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of. Made in 1964, this scifi holiday treat entered the cult canon when it was featured on an episode of mystery science theater 3000. Le pere noel contre les martiens film 1964 allocine. The child aliens on mars become obsessed with santa after watching american television and so a. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 hd john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck. Media in category santa claus conquers the martians the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 hd john call, leonard.
John call in santa claus conquers the martians 1964. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet. Martian children are addicted to earths television shows featuring santa claus. The production values are more in line with tv shows such as lost in space and pufnstuf than with what i am accustomed to in movies, but that just adds to the films camp value. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964, usa fantasy. At the palace theater, broadway and 47th street, and the rko 86th street, at lexington. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 is a science fiction childrens movie.