After a stretch of modern movie with mixed results, I was in the mood for some classic Sci-Fi schlock. While searching, I found it with this 70s Alien Invasion film tradition none other than Sir Christopher Lee. It is the 1977 entry, Starship Invasions.
Plot: An advance team from a dying, far-off civilization seeks a new world to conquer and inhabit -- Earth.
With a cast featuring Christopher Lee and Robert Vaugh, how could this one go so wrong? Sure, it's not terrible, but it's not really good either. In fact, it's perfect mindless 70s aliens themed schlock. The concept is interesting and there are some good visuals and effects (along with some bad ones). However, this low budget film suffers mightily from low energy. Other than Lee and Vaugh, the unrecognizable cat is just blah, and that almost dooms this from the start. Truly, the performances drag down what could have potentionally been somewhat memorable. Instead, what is left is a late-night horror Host special that isn't really worth watching unless you are looking for a mindless alien themed flick for background fodder.
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