Watch Mystery Science Theater 3000-- The Creeping Terror

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror is a 1994 science fiction comedy film directed by Jim Mallon and starring Trace Beaulieu and Michael J. Nelson. The film is part of the cult classic television show, Mystery Science Theater 3000, which aired from 1988 to 1999 and follows the escapades of a man named Joel Robinson and his robot companions as they watch and riff on bad movies.

The Creeping Terror is a low budget horror movie from 1964 that tells the story of a small town terrorized by a monster that has come from outer space. The creature is a large, slug-like creature that devours people whole, and the townspeople are completely defenseless against it. The film has become infamous for its slow pace, bad acting, and terrible special effects.

In the Mystery Science Theater 3000 version of The Creeping Terror, Joel and his robot companions Tom Servo and Crow T. Robot are trapped on a satellite in space by a group of mad scientists. These scientists force Joel and his robots to watch bad movies as part of an experiment to see how much bad cinema they can take before they lose their minds.

Throughout the movie, Joel and his robots provide snarky commentary on the film, making jokes about the low budget sets, terrible acting, and cheesy dialogue. The film's slow pace is often the target of their ridicule, with Joel and his robots making fun of the numerous scenes of people walking slowly through fields and forests.

As the movie progresses, Joel and his robots become increasingly frustrated with the film, with their sarcastic comments becoming more biting and mean-spirited. However, they never lose their sense of humor or their ability to find something to laugh at in even the most terrible of movies.

The highlight of the film is the interplay between Joel and his robot companions. Their witty banter and clever jokes are the heart of the Mystery Science Theater 3000 experience, and their commentary on The Creeping Terror is no exception.

The film's director, Jim Mallon, also appears in the movie as the villainous Dr. Forrester, the head of the mad scientist group who has imprisoned Joel and his robots. Mallon plays the role with relish, delivering over-the-top performances and scenery-chewing dialogue that is the perfect foil for Joel and his robots.

Overall, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror is a hilarious and irreverent take on a truly terrible movie. The snarky commentary from Joel and his robot companions turns what would otherwise be a tedious and dull film into a laugh-out-loud experience. Fans of the show will enjoy this installment, and even those unfamiliar with Mystery Science Theater 3000 will find something to laugh at in The Creeping Terror.

Mystery Science Theater 3000-- The Creeping Terror is a 2015 science fiction movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 8.1.