John Carpenters Dark Star (1974) is a satirical space adventure about a bored crew of astronauts assigned to destroy unstable planets. Blending absurd humor, low-budget sci-fi design, and philosophical reflection, it became a cult classic a student-film precursor to Alien and a defining work of underground space satire.

From John Carpenter (Halloween, The Thing) and Dan OBannon (Alien, Total Recall) comes this brilliantly clever and darkly funny parody of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Dark Star follows a dysfunctional intergalactic mission where four bored astronauts are assigned to destroy unstable planets but end up filling their time with sun-lamp tanning, playing with a mischievously plastic-looking alien mascot, and conversing with their ships increasingly erratic AI. As the mission unravels, a rogue smart bomb gains self-awareness and starts questioning its existence, believing itself to be a god. With catastrophe looming, only one crew member an ex-surfer finds an unorthodox way to return to Earth: riding a piece of debris back home like a cosmic surfboard.
Originally a 73-minute USC student film, Dark Star was expanded into a theatrical release after producer Jack Harris encouraged Carpenter and OBannon to add an extra 10 minutes. This special edition includes both versions and is packed with exclusive bonus features that dive deep into the films controversial production, groundbreaking special effects, and legacy.

Från IMDB:
In the far reaches of space, a small crew, 20 years into their solitary mission, find things beginning to go hilariously wrong.

Filminfo:

Version: : Blu-Ray (svensk text)

Språk : English

EAN : 7350036750459

Distributor : Fabulous Films

Inspelningsår : 1974

Regissör : John Carpenter

imdb-rating : 6.1

Längd : 1h 23m

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