Hercules Against the Moon Men

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"Earth's mightiest man battles moon monsters!"
  • NR
  • 1964
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 2.9  (1,976)

Hercules Against the Moon Men is a classic sword-and-sandal, Italian-made adventure film from 1964. Directed by Giacomo Gentilomo and starring the muscle-bound Sergio Ciani, the film is a fun, cheesy romp through ancient Greece, complete with a multitude of monsters and beautiful damsels in distress. The story begins with our hero, Hercules, receiving a distress signal from the beautiful queen of Samar, who has been kidnapped by a group of Moon Men from the Moon. The Moon Men have also invaded the queen's kingdom and enslaved its people, forcing them to work in a mine to extract a rare mineral that powers their technology.

Hercules sets off to rescue the queen and stop the Moon Men with his trusty sidekick, Androcles. Along the way, they fight off giant spiders, lava beasts, and other deadly creatures, all while dodging the Moon Men's advanced weaponry and navigating the treacherous terrain of the Moon.

As they sneak through the Moon Men's stronghold, Hercules and Androcles discover that the Moon Men are actually descendants of the ancient gods, who were banished to the Moon by the Olympians. They have been seeking revenge ever since, using their advanced technology to conquer other planets and enslave their inhabitants.

But with Hercules on the scene, the tide of the conflict begins to turn. He rallies the enslaved people to rise up against their oppressors, leading a charge against the Moon Men's stronghold. The final battle is a thrilling spectacle, with Hercules facing off against the Moon Men's leader, Volda, in a climactic battle to the death.

Despite its low budget and campy dialogue, Hercules Against the Moon Men has a certain charm that has made it a cult classic among lovers of cheesy sci-fi and sword-and-sandal films. Sergio Ciani's stoic, muscle-bound heroics make him an entertaining protagonist, while the film's assortment of monsters and sci-fi gadgets keeps the action fresh and exciting.

One of the film's standout elements is its use of color. The Moon Men's stronghold is an otherworldly mix of purples, pinks, and blues, which gives the film a distinctive look that sets it apart from other entries in the sword-and-sandal genre. The use of Miniature sets and special effects is almost laughably primitive by modern standards, but there is a certain charm in the way the filmmakers tried to recreate an alien environment on a low budget.

Despite the film's cheap production values, director Giacomo Gentilomo manages to create some genuinely suspenseful and exciting set pieces. The sequence in which Hercules and Androcles battle a massive spider in a treacherous cave is especially thrilling, complete with clever camera work and well-timed jumps scares.

One of the film's few weaknesses is its script, which is full of clunky exposition and wooden dialogue. But this is hardly a surprise for anyone familiar with the sword-and-sandal genre, which were known more for their muscular heroes and action-packed set pieces than their complex plotlines or subtle character development.

In many ways, Hercules Against the Moon Men is a perfect example of the sword-and-sandal genre. It's a fun, escapist adventure that's best enjoyed with a group of friends and a few beers. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, it's an entertaining romp through a world of larger-than-life heroes and villains, where anything is possible and the action never stops. Even after all these years, it's still easy to see why this low-budget, Italian-made flick has served as inspiration for countless B-movie filmmakers and lovers of cheesy sci-fi and fantasy film committed to celluloid.

Hercules Against the Moon Men is a 1964 adventure movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 2.9.

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  • Release Date
    1964
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    Italian
  • IMDB Rating
    2.9  (1,976)