Watch MST3K - The Unearthly
- 1991
- 1 hr 38 min
MST3K (Mystery Science Theater 3000) - The Unearthly is a black and white sci-fi movie that was released in 1957. The movie was directed by Boris Petroff and starred John Carradine as Dr. Charles Conway, the main character of the film. MST3K (Mystery Science Theater 3000) - The Unearthly the movie follows Dr. Conway, a mad scientist who runs a sanitarium where he conducts experiments on human beings in hopes of extending their life. His experiments include using a serum made from a rare gland found in a flower that only grows in one specific region in Tibet. Dr. Conway has a laboratory where he conducts his experiments, but whenever he needs a new test subject, he kidnaps healthy young people who come to his sanitarium seeking help.
One day, a young woman named Grace Thomas arrives at the sanitarium seeking help for her father, who is suffering from a rare disease. Dr. Conway agrees to help her father if she agrees to become a test subject in one of his experiments. Grace is desperate to save her father, so she agrees to Dr. Conway's offer.
Meanwhile, a private detective named John Rogers is hired to investigate the mysterious disappearances of young people in the area. He decides to investigate Dr. Conway's sanitarium as he believes that the doctor might be behind the abductions.
As Dr. Conway continues with his experiments, his subjects begin to mutate and become dangerous. The results of his experiments are not what he expected and things begin to spiral out of control. Meanwhile, John Rogers tries to uncover the truth about Dr. Conway's experiments and save Grace from becoming one of his subjects.
The movie is full of suspense, twists and turns, and unexpected events that will keep the viewers on the edge of their seats. The acting is good, with John Carradine giving an impressive performance as the mad scientist, Dr. Conway. The supporting cast is also satisfactory, with the private detective played by Harry Fleer being a standout character.
The production value of the movie is typical of B-movies made during the 50s. The special effects are basic, the sets are minimal, and the overall quality of the movie is not impressive. However, this is where MST3K (Mystery Science Theater 3000) comes in. The show adds an additional layer of comedy to the movie by poking fun at some of the more ridiculous aspects of the film.
The show features a man named Joel Robinson (played by Joel Hodgson) who is stranded in space and forced to watch bad movies as part of a twisted experiment. To pass the time, he creates robots who join him in mocking the movies. In this particular episode, the robots are Tom Servo (played by Kevin Murphy) and Crow T. Robot (played by Trace Beaulieu).
Together, Joel and his robot companions provide hilarious commentary on the movie as it plays out on the screen. The quips and jokes made by the trio give the movie a new dimension and make it more enjoyable to watch.
MST3K (Mystery Science Theater 3000) - The Unearthly is a fun movie to watch, especially if you are a fan of B-movies from the 50s. The comedy provided by the show makes the movie more entertaining and enjoyable to watch. However, it is important to note that the show is not for everyone, and some viewers may find the humor to be juvenile or crass.
Overall, MST3K (Mystery Science Theater 3000) - The Unearthly is a good example of a B-movie from the 50s. It is not a great movie by any means, but it is entertaining in its own way. The addition of the comedy provided by the show adds another layer to the movie and makes it more enjoyable to watch. If you are a fan of B-movies or enjoy MST3K, then this is definitely a movie worth checking out.