Every family has a favorite film to gather around the tv and experience during the holiday season. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cultchristmas. Let that sink in for a momentoh and here is one more thing. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a recording of the original gol. Displeased that their children have become obsessed with earthly television shows extolling the virtues of santa claus, the residents of mars devise a plot to bring st. Dec 20, 2015 produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a recording of the original golden record with the instructions to flip over the record deleted. In honor of christmas, i give you santa claus conquers the martians. You know, just your typical heartwarming holiday story. Santa takes the whole thing surprisingly well and is only too happy to help. The biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians, best known as the screen.
Santa claus conquers the martians channel awesome fandom. In this holiday cult classic, martians kidnap santa and two local kids, forcing them to make toys for the depressed children of mars. Very young children, undoubtedly the target audience of this film, may well enjoy it. In this picture, santa claus enters the room from the fireplace and proceeds to trim the tree. He even gets interviewed on the news by some idiot freezing his ass off at the north pole but still manages to crack bad jokes.
This movie has been considered one of the worst movies of all time, but now has a cult following. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. Imagine the suspense of santa claus battling evil martians and some old guy to return to earth but save martian children at the same time. Santa claus conquers the martians awful movies wiki. Displeased that their children have become obsessed with earthly television shows extolling the virtues of. This is a novelization of the classic christmas movie, santa claus conquers the martians, published 41 years after the movie came out. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics in march 1966. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a. Anyone over the age of six or seven will likely be reaching for the remote or an air sick bag or both. Pia zadora eight years old plays the part of one of the martian children in this exciting tale of santa against the universe. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction horror comedy film directed by nicholas webster, written by paul l. The ending of the cornball cult classic santa claus conquers the martians. 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 is a low budget kids movie from the early 60s.
Santa claus conquers the martians alamo drafthouse. As the festive season approaches, we share the remarkable things weve discovered in the 1964 movie, santa claus conquers the martians. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. Martians, irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth about santa, decide to capture him. Santa claus conquers the martians santa claus has safely returned to earth after being kidnapped by martians. Santa claus conquers the martians a cheesy movie but so much amusement value. Its a dumb film with horrible special effects, terrible music, and this guy. Santa claus conquers the martians daves comic heroes blog. Santa claus conquers the martians is aimed straight at the very small fry, who probably will eat it up. 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. Santas calmness at being abducted by martians and almost being killed on a few occasions might be because hes trying to be brave for billys and bettys sake. Dec 20, 2010 santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 film in which santa claus does not conquer martians. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by nicholas webster, produced and written by paul l.
It has a reputation as one of the worst movies ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 chocolate grey. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 posted on november 14, 1964 march 23, 2020 the martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a recording of the original golden record with the instructions to flip over the record deleted. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. However if you have seen the movie, this book is a great companion. A movie like this has never been seen before or since. You will also get the opportunity to write a 150word paragraph to write about what manos the hands of fate, santa claus conquers the martians, andor mystery science theater 3000 has meant to you which will be included in the book. Dell did, in march, 1966, with this photo cover with an image taken from the 1964 movie, and interior art by bob jenney, based on the story that paul l. After working as a child actress on broadway, in regional theater, and in the film santa claus conquers the martians 1964, she came to national attention in 1981 when, following her starring role in the highly criticized butterfly, she won a golden globe award as new star of the year. Viewed asis, santa claus conquers the martians takes a strong will or some strong drink to make it through in one setting.
In this book, author anthony wendel writes a fun, breezy crossover that functions as a sequel for both movies. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly. Yes you will need a lot of tolerance if you were to watch the entire movie. Santa claus conquers the martians is a movie that, on its face simply based on its title, as well as its reputation seems difficult to defend. But, similar to most such famously trashed films, it actually turns out to be nowhere near the worst of the worst. Because all the martian boys and girls have been exceptionally good this year and deserve deathrays all around. Definitely qualifies for the so bad its good sweepstakes. And i agree, as cheap as santa claus conquers the martians was in almost every way, its actually not that bad if you just want to sit back and have a silly movie at christmas. Dec 23, 2016 santa claus conquers the martians 1964 classic tv.
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. Probably why its one of my favorite mst3k episodes. Jacobson based on a story by glenville mareth, stars john call as santa claus, and features an eightyearold pia zadora as one of the martian children. One of their number doesnt believe their kids need santa and undermines them at every turn. It seems the children of mars are all down in the dumps, what with watching all the videos from earth and all. In the world of santa claus conquers the martians, santa claus is as real as you and me. Apr 29, 2011 santa claus conquers the martians dell comics why should i wait until the christmas season to share this piece ocrap with you. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater, fullerton, ca. Santa claus conquers the martians internet archive. Santa claus conquers the martians condensed youtube. Pia zadora born may 4, 1954 is an american actress and singer. Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out.
If you like b to z grade cinema, then youre probably aware of santa claus conquers the martians and manos. Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of moviegoers of all ages. Imagine the horror of santa claus and two innocent earth children being kidnapped by terrifying martian robots. Mst3k 0521 santa claus condensed to 32 minutes duration. Said guy is the truly irritating martian, dropo, who, in one scene, is tickled by another martian, chief kimar, using a tickle ray. The cover of the promotional comic book for santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians by lou harry goodreads. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. For some, its a christmas story, others hold its a wonderful life dear to their hearts. Win prizes including free movie and event tickets to. Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of. If you havent seen the campy cult classic film santa claus conquers the martians, you probably shouldnt read this book. Santa claus conquers the martians by lou harry 2005.
In 1964, the classic bmovie santa claus conquers the martians was released, and the world has never been the same. The 40 years later aspect allows girmar to make references to people like larry king and david bowie in the asides. Santa claus conquers the martians by nicholas webster. The holiday season joylessness of santa claus conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears. With john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, bill mccutcheon.
Santa claus conquers the martians by lou harry, hardcover. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by. Yes, youve heard it all when you realize that they made of movie called santa claus conquers the martians. The martian leaders decide to kidnap santa and bring him back, thus forcing their. If you have seen santa claus conquers the martians sccm then there is a fair chance the you remember, at the very least, fragmented images of the jolly one interacting with greenskinned people with 1960s futuristics sets, props and costumes. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 plot summary imdb. This book is about as good as a novelization of santa claus conquers the martians can be. Play bingo to some of the most hilarious movie cliches during a screening of the sobaditsgood film, santa claus conquers the martians. There wasnt a novelization of the movie at the time it came out, but there was a comic book adaptation. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film originally a childrens book 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. It was directed by nicholas webster, and it stars john call as santa claus.
Jun 16, 20 in this holiday cult classic, martians kidnap santa and two local kids, forcing them to make toys for the depressed children of mars. Santa claus conquers the martians dell comics cbsi comics. Dec 17, 2007 it seems the children of mars are all down in the dumps, what with watching all the videos from earth and all. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film originally a childrens book 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.
Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies. Jacobson wrote for the movie based on the original story that. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 film in which santa claus does not conquer martians. Santa is a magnificent bastard that knows exactly whats going on the whole time and plays along just for laughs or its all a plan to conquer the martians by leaving dropo in charge of christmas. The film opened yesterday at the palace, embassy and other theaters.
Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive. Santa claus conquers the martians has been deservedlycalled one of the weirdest movies ever made. 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. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics. I did not know there was a tiein comic for this one. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. Santa claus conquers the martians all the tropes wiki. When they try to kidnap the jolly old fellow, however, they end up.
The book follows the plot of the movie exactly, but with little asides where girmar acknowledges the silliness of some aspects of the movie. There should be a couple of scales when rating books. 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. Another film called santa claus and the children was made in 1898. Dec 21, 20 the ending of the cornball cult classic santa claus conquers the martians. Without the context of the film, this book will fall flat. It also features an eight year old pia zadora as one of the martian children. The martians bear more than a passing resemblance to the great gazoo, a year before he debuted no less. Scctm is a bizarre cocktail of american excitement about the space program, a warning against watching too much television, and loving santa. A year later, a film directed by george albert smith entitled santa claus or the visit from santa claus in the united kingdom was created. But if one allows for the fact that it is simply a goofy lowbudget, independentlyshot kids film from 1964, the picture does offer a certain charm that eludes critics who are not able to find. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 santa claus. Martians kidnap santa to put an end to their childrens obsession with christmas, which they see on television.
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