10 Cult Sci-Fi Alternatives To Star Wars: The Force Awakens You Must Watch
6. Empire Of The Ants (1977)
Bert I Gordons film is basically a 50s monster movie, right down to the over-sincere, pseudo-scientific opening narration which informs us that the ant may very well be the next dominant life form on this planet. Theyre granted an opportunity when barrels marked Danger Radioactive Waste wash ashore and begin disgorging their load, transforming our humble ants into hungry ant-agonists that attack Joan Collins Real Estate developer and her prospective clients. Perhaps aware of how ridiculous his creatures look, Gordon starts with scenes shot from their POV, then when hes forced to use a close-up his camera goes haywire, swinging from left to right as actors tussle with these rubbery foes. Fortunately, Robert Lansings John McClane-ish boat driver is around to kick ass and take names, even keeping a cool head as Collins snaps at him. You never did like working for me, she says at one point. Just because Im a woman!
Ian Watson is the author of 'Midnight Movie Madness', a 600+ page guide to "bad" movies from 'Reefer Madness' to 'Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead.'
