visually stunning, I’m a slut for the colors in this

visually stunning, I’m a slut for the colors in this

If you pull any thread of this plot it falls apart like a house of cards but I was kinda up for it. I enjoyed the costuming and the plot that Alien ripped off. It was like watching a longer episode of Batman '66.

If you pull any thread of this plot it falls apart like a house of cards but I was kinda up for it. I enjoyed the costuming and the plot that Alien ripped off. It was like watching a longer episode of Batman '66.

365 Days of Film pick #41
Planet of the Vampires

Despite its name this Mario Brava film has nothing to do with vampires. Instead they’re some sort of psychic, energy parasites.

This film feels like it was made on a shoestring budget, cheap looking sets and effects, however this adds to its charming nature.

It’s by no means great, but it’s endearing and somewhat enjoyable. I’ve only watched one Brava film before this. His “Whip and The Body,” which I wasn’t particularly interested in or fond of.

The colours in this film are great and the score is enjoyable. The sound effects are actually pretty well done and the space suits are unique.

It’s acted okay even though I feel a lot of the dialogue seems unnatural and forced.

Overall this is a pretty solid film. Most enjoyable probably in a cheap motel while it’s pouring rain outside. That’s the kind of vibe it brings.

**CONCEPT
7/10
ACTING
6/10
PRODUCTION (SET DESIGN, COSTUMES, LIGHTING, SOUND DESIGN, MIXING ETC ETC)
7/10
EXECUTION OF THEMES
7/10
WRITING
5/10
VISUAL STORYTELLING
6/10
ENJOYMENT WHILE WATCHING
6/10
**

365 Days of Film pick #41
Planet of the Vampires

Despite its name this Mario Brava film has nothing to do with vampires. Instead they’re some sort of psychic, energy parasites.

This film feels like it was made on a shoestring budget, cheap looking sets and effects, however this adds to its charming nature.

It’s by no means great, but it’s endearing and somewhat enjoyable. I’ve only watched one Brava film before this. His “Whip and The Body,” which I wasn’t particularly interested in or fond of.

The colours in this film are great and the score is enjoyable. The sound effects are actually pretty well done and the space suits are unique.

It’s acted okay even though I feel a lot of the dialogue seems unnatural and forced.

Overall this is a pretty solid film. Most enjoyable probably in a cheap motel while it’s pouring rain outside. That’s the kind of vibe it brings.

**CONCEPT
7/10
ACTING
6/10
PRODUCTION (SET DESIGN, COSTUMES, LIGHTING, SOUND DESIGN, MIXING ETC ETC)
7/10
EXECUTION OF THEMES
7/10
WRITING
5/10
VISUAL STORYTELLING
6/10
ENJOYMENT WHILE WATCHING
6/10
**

Scarecrow Video Psychotronic Challenge 2025 / 31 Nights of Horror Movies 2025

27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement. “Planet of the Vampires”

Though there is only a brief scene where the crew is in a hypnotic and murderous state, I’m still counting this.

Scarecrow Video Psychotronic Challenge 2025 / 31 Nights of Horror Movies 2025

27. TRANCING AND HYPNOTISM: Gold watches ain’t just for retirement. “Planet of the Vampires”

Though there is only a brief scene where the crew is in a hypnotic and murderous state, I’m still counting this.

Obviously, a movie called planet of the vampires is going to be something that I want to watch so I’m stoked that I finally got around to it. This is definitely an interesting film. It’s definitely an early sci-fi movie. This came out before Star Wars and even 2001. It feels very akin to something like Star Trek the original series. It does have that Mario Bava lighting, and in a sci-fi context, his lighting is even more striking. I did have a really fun time with this, all of the costumes and the sets are very striking. It does take a while for the vampires to show up and it does end up being a very interesting take on vampires. This one leans little more heavily into the sci-fi side of sci-fi horror but that’s okay. It’s an interesting change of tone for Mario Bava. I will say having now seen 6 of Bava’s flicks, this man knows how to end a movie. Absolutely brilliant ending to this flick. Really fun time besides the fact that I had to watch this on Plex and they played 3 minutes of adds every 10 minutes…

Obviously, a movie called planet of the vampires is going to be something that I want to watch so I’m stoked that I finally got around to it. This is definitely an interesting film. It’s definitely an early sci-fi movie. This came out before Star Wars and even 2001. It feels very akin to something like Star Trek the original series. It does have that Mario Bava lighting, and in a sci-fi context, his lighting is even more striking. I did have a really fun time with this, all of the costumes and the sets are very striking. It does take a while for the vampires to show up and it does end up being a very interesting take on vampires. This one leans little more heavily into the sci-fi side of sci-fi horror but that’s okay. It’s an interesting change of tone for Mario Bava. I will say having now seen 6 of Bava’s flicks, this man knows how to end a movie. Absolutely brilliant ending to this flick. Really fun time besides the fact that I had to watch this on Plex and they played 3 minutes of adds every 10 minutes…