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Not of This Earth

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I have seen both remakes of Roger Corman's Not of this Earth, and I must say his 1957 version with Paul Birch and Beverly Garland was better! I'm truly not a supporter of remakes, because they never capture in my opinion, the original director or author's "touch of class." I also don't understand why they haven't released Mr. Corman's 1957 version? Two remakes, but not the original on VHS? I think somebody has it backwards. Besides, Mr. Birch and Miss Garland have my vote any time.

Interesting remake of the 50's Roger Corman SCHLOCK CLASSIC.

One of my favorite horror movies as a kid, complete with Beverly Garland!

Mr. Corman serves as exec-producer of this most recent film version of a man (?) from another world, whose planet of inhabitants is dying off from a airborne blood disorder. Excellent performance by Michael York as the sunglassed alien Paul Johnson, whose eyes could flame broil a steak at THE OUTBACK. The rest of the cast is mostly forgettable (including Parker Stevenson, who looks pretty young these days. Wouldn't you if you never worked?).

Though the direction is a bit lackluster, the story line holds up with interesting references to modern day. The script takes itself too seriously though, and even though the subject is "serious", adding some witty/funny dialog would have made this a version a winner!

My main question is, since there have been not one but TWO remakes... WHY ISN'T THE ORIGINAL AVAILABLE ON HOME VIDEO AT ALL? May I suggest a deluxe boxed set complete with a pair of those cool RAY BANS?

KFL

This story has been made into a movie at least three times. Don't waste your time or money with this awful remake. The earlier version with Traci Lords is OK.. but the original is one of the forgotten classics of the 1950's.. There are often DVD or VHS copies available on EBAY. The quality of these transfers is not wonderful... but the movie is great.

A slight correction: Traci Lords appeared in the 1988 remake of "Not of this Earth," not the 1995 remake (i.e., she's not in the film that's for sale on this page).

Had only Traci Lords been in this re-make it might have been a little better movie. As it is the special effects are hohum and ordinary even by 1995 standards. The cast do a acceptable job with what they have to work with. Some bad writing and directing in this version brings up the question. Did any of the producers stop by the sets during the filming of this opus? Bottom line. Poorly done movie even for a re-make. Save your money on this one. Rent it if you must see it. Suggest the original R. Corman movie, or wait for the re-issue of the 1988 re-make just to see Traci in that little yellow (or was it blue) bikini. Cheers!

Wonderful, sleazy, entertaining trash. Ed Wood fans, in particular, should really adore this movie.

Tracy, I love you!

This film has nothing to do with the Traci Lords remake or " Not of This Earth" 1957/

The 1957 film starred Paul Birch and Beverly Garland.The only interesting point here is the 28 years between the Corman film and his own remake.( exposing a true sign of the times)

Michael York and Tracy Lords (York - Lords...where's her Royal Highness?) stumble their way through what was a classic 50's film by Roger Corman. Lately Michael York in a movie means they couldn't sober up that other actor they really wanted. And Tracy Lords can't wash off her porno image and slap on a pretense of being able to act. It's just a waste of time. Unless you'd prefer not to watch infomercials. I'd rather watch the infomercials.