The children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar comes up with a solution. The entire cast is made up of unknowns, except for a young precelebrity pia zadora, as martian tyke, girmar, and. The maverick theater presents its 5th annual production of. Watch santa claus conquers the martians online 1964 movie. 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. Santa claus conquers the martians 2008 1 hr 25 min. Definitely qualifies for the so bad its good sweepstakes. Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of moviegoers of all ages. The project involved riffing bmovies, in a manner similar to that of mst3k. I stumbled upon this heaping pile of garbage by googling, worst holiday movies ever, and props to netflix for actually having it available so that i could torture myself for 81 excruciating minutes. With nick emmett mcgee, jamie scheel, robert dean nunez, nathan makaryk. During their mission, they also abduct two children who. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater, fullerton, ca.
Joining hodgson were some of the original mst3k cast, as well as some cast members who joined later in the shows run. For its fifth episode, the cinematic titanic crew boldly went where they had gone before. Nov 29, 2008 thats right, cinematic titanics last offering for 2008 is a revisit of santa claus conquers the martians, a crappy kid vid creation that sparked one of hodgsons original series season three. It also features an eightyearold pia zadora as girmar, one of the martian children. With trace beaulieu, frank conniff, joel hodgson, mary jo pehl. Santa claus conquers the martians cinematic titanic wiki. Santa claus conquers the martians the 1964 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio.
Santa claus conquers the martians pia zadoras film debut and she says her family watches it every year and laughs. Watch santa claus conquers the martians online 1964. The bbc is not responsible for the content of external websites. Favorite version of santa claus conquers the martians. Some may not know, cinematic titanic is an offshoot of mst3k or mystery science theater 3000. Dec 02, 2015 santa claus conquors the martians is c embassy pictures. It has since found new life again in the 2000s, having been riffed by cinematic titanic, which includes former cast members from mst3k, as of november 2008. Cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians duration. Santa claus conquers the martians film, science fiction. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, santa claus conquers the martians is the ultimate christmas movieriffing classic as fans of mst3k know which is why cinematic titanic chose to revisit, reriff, and release this holiday hamfest with all new jokes. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Meanwhile cinematic titanic has riffed santa claus conquers the martians, a film that was previously riffed on mst3k. Santa claus conquers the martians, november 20, 2008, november 14. Santa, cinematic titanic conquer martians cinematic titanic s final dvd release of 2008 will be a holidaythemed episode that doubles as a callback to the days of mystery science theater 3000.
Santa claus conquers the martians mst3k video dailymotion. 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. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this is the ultimate christmas movieriffing classic, which is why cinematic titanic chose to revisit, reriff, and release this holiday hamfest with all. The martians bear more than a passing resemblance to the great gazoo, a year before he debuted no less. While on earth, they kidnap two children, who lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. Pia zadora eight years old plays the part of one of the martian children in this exciting tale of santa against the universe. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of santa claus conquers the martians with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Cinematic titanic was a project by mystery science theater 3000 mst3k creator and original host, joel hodgson. Thats right, cinematic titanic s last offering for 2008 is a revisit of santa claus conquers the martians, a crappy kid vid creation that sparked one of hodgsons original series season three. The fellowship of the ring 2001 fantasy movie with huge budget that had huge success in the box office.
Cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians. The martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth that sing the praises of santa claus, so they decide to make a trek to the planet to capture mr. In a movie not known for good acting, many have cited john calls portrayal as santa claus as the best acted moments of the film, citing he captured the energy and essence of santa perfectly. Ive purchased the last two and still have the first one from an original tape god bless you, trusty sony vhs player. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet. For some, its a christmas story, others hold its a wonderful life dear to their hearts. Santa claus conquors the martians is c embassy pictures. Jacobson, based on a story by glenville mareth, that stars john call as santa claus. The children of mars are in a funk, so the martian king of the colony comes up with a solution to kidnap santa claus and bring him to their planet. It has since found new life again in the 2000s having been riffed by cinematic titanic. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 the public domain.
Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of moviegoers of all. The king of mars conspires to kidnap santa claus from earth in order to accommodate martian childrens desire to play more and have more toys. The rise of skywalker, santa claus conquers the martians, baby yoda, and more in todays daily link tank. In recent years rifftrax has redone mst3kriffed films like santa claus, time chasers, final justice and even their own take on scctm, but back in 2008 this was.
There, santa shows the dour martians how to have fun. Jun 27, 2016 meanwhile cinematic titanic has riffed santa claus conquers the martians, a film that was previously riffed on mst3k. Find out more about santa claus conquers the martians at. Santa claus conquers the martians bravely attempts to set the record straight. Martian parents kimar and momar become concerned that their children bomar and girmar are you picking up the mar theme. Santa claus conquers the martians video 2008 on imdb.
Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 adventure, comedy, family john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck. Santa claus conquers the martians has been deservedlycalled one of the weirdest movies ever made. Even though santa claus conquers the martians is often listed as one of the worst movies ever made, its not as bad as you would think. 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. You know, just your typical heartwarming holiday story. Heres how a twentyfour year old mystery was solved by a shark tooth. It was directed by nicholas webster, and it stars john call as santa claus. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this is the ultimate christmas movieriffing classic, which is why cinematic. Nov 02, 2008 cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians cast and crew tv guide. Even at that tender age, i recognized schlocky dreck when i saw it. Santa claus conquers the martians is a wacky, silly film, and it perfectly lends itself to the rifftrax style of humor. Concerned that their children are bored and listless and dont want to do anything but watch earth television programs, the martians kidnap santa claus and a couple of unlucky earth children. With the possibility of reriffing films used in the original mst3k, another problem is on the horizon.
This december, the postmeridian radio players of somerville ma will present an original adaptation of the 1964 christmas cult classic film, santa claus conquers the martians. 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. The departed 2006 fabulous crime film directed by the legend martin scorsese. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. Aug 07, 2017 the children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar comes up with a solution. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this. This summer, a crack team of scientists used advanced dna technology to solve a sharkattack cold case. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. Netflixs plot synopsis reads, the martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth about santa claus, so they decide to capture mr. Santa claus conquers the martians official trailer duration. Cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians youtube.
Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth that extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one and only santa. Santa claus conquers the martins is a science fictioncomedy from 1964 directed by nicholas webster. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Dec 10, 2006 santa claus conquers the martians 1964 is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. Catala deutsch espanol francais italiano nederlands. Scenes from the movie were also used in both comedy centrals a colbert christmas and eloise at christmastime. Appearances by todd carlin, arne, knudsen, sean spillane.
The children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by. The entire cast is made up of unknowns, except for a young precelebrity pia zadora, as martian tyke, girmar, and ned wertimer, as kidtv reporter andy henderson. Santa claus is kidnapped by martians to provide joy and toys to the children of mars when they become overly depressed. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that. Watch santa claus conquers the martians add to watchlist in case the title does it scream loudly enough, this is a bmovie classic about the big guy in the red suit in a comedic conflict with martians. Claus is hit with the martians blaster, santa remarks hes never known her to be quiet for that long harsher in hindsight. Scctm is a bizarre cocktail of american excitement about the space program, a warning against watching too much television, and loving santa. Hopefully its meant to be a childrens movie because it sure aint for adults. Joel hands out really awesome presents, until josh ruins it. As mainstream moves go, santa claus conquers the martians surely must rank as one of the oddest ever made. Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out. Jan 28, 2009 santa claus conquers the martians 1964 adventure, comedy, family john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck.
Jan 11, 2015 santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Then when i realized it was a movie, i was excited. The martians decide to kidnap santa and take him back to mars so their planets children will have a jolly, time and space defying man who can magically give. Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive. The first episode of cinematic titanic was released on dvd to the public at midnight on december 21, via the downloadtoburn company eztakes. Many have forgotten or choose to forget the santamartian wars of 1964. Santa claus has safely returned to earth after being kidnapped by martians. The only thing adult about it is pia zadora being in it but she was only eight at the time so that probably doesnt count. The film is wonderfully bad and has had several books made out of it, including a satirical novelization in 2005 from the perspective of girmar, as well as musicals and public riffings funny moments.
The film stained here is the 1964 holiday spectacular santa claus conquers the martians, considered by many message board mavens to be one of the alltime finest episodes of mst, while also reserving a spot as one of the alltime worst films ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies. Thats right, cinematic titanics last offering for 2008 is a revisit of santa claus conquers the martians, a crappy kid vid creation that sparked one of hodgsons original series season three. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by. Every family has a favorite film to gather around the tv and experience during the holiday season. Cinematic titanic was a project by mystery science theater 3000 mst3k creator and original. Santa claus conquers the martians is available for free download at the. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this is the ultimate christmas movieriffing classic, which is why cinematic titanic chose to revisit. The only thing adult about it is pia zadora being in it but she was. At this point we have the original mst3k version from 1991, the cinematic titanic version from 2008, and the rifftrax live version from 2014. Cinematic titanics santa claus conquers the martians on. The martians then take santa and the two children back to mars with them. What will happen when cinematic titanic or rifftrax uses a ed movie.
During their mission, they also abduct two children who lead the aliens to the north pole and santa. Without further ado, i present to you the very campy, utterly ridiculous, and mindnumbingly awful santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly. Cinematic titanic riffed the film on dvd, released in november 2008. Then this shitty santa movie started and i was pissed again. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. Slumdog millionaire 2008 an oscarwinning film based on true events. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by nicholas webster, produced and written by paul l. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. Nov 25, 2010 cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians duration.
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