Space Zombie Bingo!!!

This budget had a budget of about five cents, and its a wonder they could even afford enough film to keep the cameras running. I think it lasts for about eight hours but throughout you will not look at your watch. I only know because I turned it on at 1am and just after it finished my boss phoned me to tell me I was late for work. In fact it is so engrossing I would not be surprised if it was 32 hours long.

I caught this film once on late night cable TV (the place to find all good Troma films). Shot on 16mm and video, it was obviously made sometime in the early-mid 80's (judging by the fashion, soundtrack and 'music video' references). This begs the question why wasn't it released until 1993?

It's a real fan's homage to 'Plan 9 From Outer Space' (1959) and 50's sci-fi schlock. Although some of the jokes fall flat 'Space Zombie' has an offbeat charm that will grab your attention. The washed out faded look of the print makes you feel that it's the genuine article, the gore is Herschell Gordon Lewis at his cheapest and the humor directed to the low budget nature of the film works much better than it does on 'Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!' (1978) and the over rated 'Schlock' (1973).

So, I bought the Toxie's Top 10 set, awesome set by the way, and in it was this movie. The cover is extremely misleading, showing a bunch of babes. However, this movie really has no babes, although it does have a woman named Barbie Que. That is one of the many gags in the hilarious, stupid, weird film. This movie has the worst special effects ever, however, that makes the movie all more hilarious. It doesn't take itself anywhere near seriously, it is a spoof with bad acting, terrible special effects, loaded with stock footage, and a newscaster who announces some hilarious stories. Looks like the crew must of had fun making the film as well. It doesn't make much sense, it was made for 0 budget, and it will make you feel more dumb, but there is no doubt you will laugh. See this if you want to see a GOOD, stupid spoof of sci fi movies from the 50's. And what a great title!

Well, as this is a Troma movie then you know what kind of low budget production you will witness. And "Space Zombie Bingo!!!" is no different. You have everything you could ever need in terms of bad dialogue, bad costumes, bad special effects and campy stories.

The story in "Space Zombie Bingo!!!" is about an invasion of flesh-eating robot zombies from outer space.

Despite the low budget, awful dialogue, horrible costumes and even worse effects, then there is just something oddly fun and entertaining about these movies that Troma dish out. And it is no wonder that they have a cult following.

And yes, it takes a special kind of humor and mindset to find these movies enjoyable. So with that said, bear in mind that "Space Zombie Bingo!!!" will not appeal to just everyone.

There is a lot of comedy in the movie, both in-your-face and sublime. For example, the name and slogan of the TV Channel which was 'Kill TV, where bodies count'.

"Space Zombie Bingo!!!" is everything you would expect from Troma. I like the goofy movies they put out to a certain degree, but then again I have an odd sense of humor.

Combining the best / worst elements from PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, ROBOT MONSTER, and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, this low-low-oh-so-low-budget "film" utilizes schlock in the same way that a fine artist uses... er, art stuff.

While SPACE ZOMBIE BINGO is little more than a home movie, it does have an undeniable charm. From the clown-faced reporter; to the graveyard mannequins; to the welder-helmeted, flipper-wearing creatures of the title; SZB never takes itself -or anything else!- seriously.

Is it a satire? A parody?? A satirody???

This movie doesn't get bogged down in things like plot, dialogue, or acting. Opting instead to revel in the putrid pong of its hyper-schlock sensibilities.

Three prerequisites will allow you to fully enjoy this extraterrestrial extravaganza.

THESE ARE: #1- Take off the top of your head and remove your brain (sealing it in a coffee can is recommended)! #2- Hold a seance, summoning the spirit of Ed Wood to watch over your brainless self! #3- Repeat!

This could have been a masterpiece if about 15-20 minutes of tedious bloat had been excised...