The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.
- Matsumiya
- (as Norihiko Yamamoto)
- Gokemidoro
- (voice)
- (as Kei'ichi Noda)
- Assassinated Ambassador
- (uncredited)
- Gôzô Mano, the senator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Tokuyasu
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis film is reputed to be one of Quentin Tarantino's favorite films. A scene in the film Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) shows an airplane window with a red sky outside just like the opening scene in this film.
- GoofsIn the film's first shot of the red sky from the airplane's cockpit, before the UFO appears for the first time, the bottom border of the red-hued transparent plastic covering causing the effect is visible, resulting in a long sliver of normal blue sky below it.
- Quotes
Tokuyasu: Mr. Mano, Japan's becoming like America, isn't it?
Gôzô Mano, the senator: What do you mean by that?
Tokuyasu: Using a rifle to kill people. It's a pity to have lost such a fine man. The ambassador was trying his best to find a way to settle the trouble in Southeast Asia.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Tokuyasu, do you really mean what you're saying?
Tokuyasu: What?
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Your company exports weapons. Won't you be in trouble if peace comes to Southeast Asia? Isn't that so, Mrs. Tokuyasu?
Noriko Tokuyasu: Yes.
Tokuyasu: What are you talking about, Noriko? I'm no match for you, Mr. Mano.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: The world's in terrible shape. Trouble between nations grows worse with terrorism breaking out all over the place. Everything's gone crazy!
Tokuyasu: You should get yourself a bodyguard, Mr. Mano. You must take care. You can't tell who your enemies are.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Nonsense! I'm not afraid to die. A politician who fears his enemies would end up a nervous wreck.
- Alternate versionsWhile the original 1968 Japanese version of Kyuketsuki Gokemidoro has its full cast and crew listed in its credits, the U.S. version only has one title card reading "TFC and Pacemaker Films present Body Snatcher from Hell'" and its 1977 U.S. release copyright date. The U.S. version also does not give any information on who made the film or starred in it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 6 (1999)
Admittedly, the plot of the film isn't all that original: the English title, obviously, implies a certain kinship with Don Siegel's 1956 classic while the gelatinous alien which possesses the human body through the face(!) is also redolent of THE BLOB (1958); but maybe its influences actually came from European genre efforts as a matter of fact, two Italian films I've just watched have a good deal in common with it, namely CALTIKI, THE IMMORTAL MONSTER (1959; the oozing creature, again) and PLANET OF THE VAMPIRES (1965; the remote setting, the 'body snatcher' element, the vivid color scheme and even the final apocalyptic revelation)! Besides, the fact that the narrative revolves around a handful of passengers from a crashed plane also brings to mind the oft-used 'hazardous situation' plot line of classic Hollywood films such as FIVE CAME BACK (1939), STAGECOACH (1939) and the like; under pressure of hunger, thirst, isolation and the imminent threat of alien takeover, all the basic natures of the various characters come to the boil leading most of them inexorably towards their doom!
This mish-mash of elements ensures a stylish and entertaining ride but it's all filtered through the innately weird sensibilities of Japanese cinema (not to mention the country's first-hand experience of nuclear fall-out, which unmistakably pre-occupied most of their sci-fi entries), giving it a distinctive creepiness; the final reel peppered with red-tinted newsreel footage of devastation and violence has the two lone survivors finally reaching civilization, only to be met with a less than comforting sight.
- Bunuel1976
- Feb 28, 2007
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- Body Snatcher from Hell
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- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1