10 Weird Sci-Fi Horror Movies Of The 80s
3. Galaxy Of Terror
Even though Galaxy of Terror isn't great, it's recognised by horror veterans, since it was one of the first projects James Cameron ever worked on. The underwhelming B-movie is also renowned for influencing other sci-fi horrors, including Aliens, which Cameron directed.
On top of that, Galaxy of Terror is known for being extremely weird. The story follows a ragtag space crew who find their own fears coming to life after landing on a mysterious world.
Now, that premise alone isn't that strange. 1956's Forbidden Planet had a very similar plot.
But the way Galaxy of Terror presents the story is baffling. There's one scene where an astronaut is impaled by a crystal hurled by his own dismembered hand. (Galaxy of Terror might be the only movie where such a thing occurs.)
It's also revealed the fear-creating device is a children's toy, which undermines the tension. The antagonist is an ordinary looking man with a glowing red face, which looks unintentionally hilarious. And the less said about the giant horny maggot, the better.
There's no denying Galaxy of Terror is entertaining, but not for the reasons the filmmakers had intended.