About anything and everything mystery science theater rifftrax, cinematic titanic, film crew, best. One of their number doesnt believe their kids need santa and undermines them at every turn. Before the credits roll, we are treated again to a truly insipid theme song with the redundant lyrics spelled out on screen so the slower kids can follow along. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by nicholas webster, produced and written by paul l. Some may not know, cinematic titanic is an offshoot of mst3k or mystery science theater 3000. The children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar comes up with a solution. If youre a true film buff, you will not hesitate in the slightest bit to watch this piece of cinematic history. Santa claus conquers the martians was made in 1964, as some injokes will hint to. Santa claus conquers the martians has been deservedlycalled one of the weirdest movies ever made. 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.
Official website for december 2011 theatrical reissue of the 1964 retro classic santa clause conquers the martians. Santa claus conquers the martians is truly perfect, and if you do not get this amazing new generation of santa claus madness, you are stupid. Throw into the mix santa and the fairy snow queen, an insane short featuring a pixie named snoopy, a horrific life size jack in the box, and a lion who is oh so proud of his candy eating ability, and youve got one of our funniest live shows to date. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. How media attract and affect youth yale university press. With trace beaulieu, frank conniff, joel hodgson, mary jo pehl. The children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar.
The film was listed in the book the fifty worst films of all time 1978. The film opened yesterday at the palace, embassy and other theaters. A classic mst3k episode redone for cinematic titanic, 1964s santa claus conquers the martians involves momar and kimar, two martians worried that. Screw its a wonderful life, and to hell with the merely kitschy experience of watching santa claus conquers the martians without commentary.
Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. After finding that the children of the planet are lethargic from watching earth based television programming, lately secular christmas news items specifically around santa claus it being the approach to the christmas season on earth and after consulting with one of their elders about what to do, martians decide to kidnap santa claus, knowing nothing about him, and bring him back to mars to. Jacobson, based on a story by glenville mareth, that stars john call as santa claus. Mystery science theater 3000 gif mystery science, comedy tv. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that. Santa claus conquers the martians 2011 theatrical reissue. Media in category santa claus conquers the martians the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. The complete collection the end of mystery science theater 3000s first run didnt spell the end of riffing on. Santa claus conquers the martians video 2008 on imdb. It also features an eightyearold pia zadora as one of the martian children. Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive. Nov 29, 2008 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. Santa claus conquers the martians internet archive.
This was the first christmas episode of the comedy series. Santa claus conquers the martians nicholas webster, 1964 on. The complete collection available in dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. The mystery science theater 3000 collection the essentials manos, the hands of fate santa claus conquers the martians by rhino theatrical by harold p. 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.
Mst3k patrick swayze christmas cross stitch pattern pdf. 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. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 photo gallery imdb. Santa claus conquers the martians is aimed straight at the very small fry, who probably will eat it up. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by. Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 the public domain. The book follows the plot of the movie exactly, but with little asides where girmar acknowledges the silliness of some aspects of the movie. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film based on a story by glenville mareth, starring john call as santa claus, and featuring an tenyearold pia zadora.
Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of. The most outrageous game show moments 2 part 3 duration. The children of mars are in a funk, so martian king kimar comes up with. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater, fullerton, ca. Santa claus conquers the martians film, science fiction. The maverick theater presents its 5th annual production of their original and hysterical stage adaption of. Yes, i know its insulting, but thats also the truth. That film was santa claus conquers the martians, nicholas. 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. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cultchristmas. Joel hodgson and frank conniff cinematic titanic, joel hodgson, bobs burger, satellite. 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.
Mars is real mad that all their martian kids are obsessed with earth television and especially the notion of santa claus. Oct 03, 2008 martian children are addicted to earths television shows featuring santa claus. 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 1964 mill creek entertainment. Cinematic titanic santa claus conquers the martians. Definitely qualifies for the so bad its good sweepstakes. Without further ado, i present to you the very campy, utterly ridiculous, and mindnumbingly awful santa claus conquers the martians. Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this is the ultimate christmas movieriffing classic.
Poorly conceived, sloppily made, and unfailingly bizarre, this. I had read a bunch of creativity books and i wanted to avoid ever. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. Santa claus conquers the martians video 2008 quotes on imdb.
Joel hands out really awesome presents, until josh ruins it. Santa claus conquers the martians gets the mystery science. The broadcast described how martians were destroying parts of. 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 next year, hodgson, beaulieu, pehl, conniff, and weinstein started a mst3klike live show called cinematic titanic. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Oct 22, 2012 the ending sees idiot dropo as the new martian santa claus, while santa and the kids return to earth. It has since found new life again in the 2000s having been riffed by cinematic titanic. 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. Mystery science theater 3000 s 03 e 21 santa claus conquers. 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. Still it has somehow struck a cord in the sentimental hearts of moviegoers of all ages. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by.
Santa claus conquers the martians again, on an episode of cinematic titanic. 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 new jokes. Palgrave macmillan in the us is a division of st martins press llc. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 plot summary imdb. But you cant manufacture happiness, and santa will teach the. Please join mike, kevin, and bill for rifftrax live. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Santa claus conquers the martians wikimedia commons.
This book is about as good as a novelization of santa claus conquers the martians can be. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet. It became a holiday staple on the comedy central cable channel in the years following its 1991 premiere, helping it become one of the series most popular episodes and introduced the film to a new generation in the form of younger msties. Santa claus conquers the martians has a big heart and teaches a clear message that children need to be allowed to play and have fun. Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies.
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