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Martians come to earth to kidnap santa claus because there is no one on mars to give their children presents. But, as with all these ultra bmovies, theres still always an opportunity to look for some positives. Santa claus has safely returned to earth after being kidnapped by martians. The film opened yesterday at the palace, embassy and other theaters. This book is about as good as a novelization of santa claus conquers the martians can be. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to. Fittingly, santa claus conquers the martians is actually officially ranked. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 the scifi movie santa claus conquers the martians was the creation of nicholas webster. But did you know that there was also a comic book and record adaptation. No quotes approved yet for santa claus conquers the martians. Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth which extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one and only santa.

Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 film in which martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Have you seen at least half of rotten tomatoes top 20 movies of 2017. That role is santa claus, father christmas, kris kringle, or as its known. Because n ot all of these are precisely horror, but are possibly just scary due to context, or even, like santa claus conquers the martians, frightening mainly because they were even made. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cultchristmas. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on. The martians then take santa and the two children back to mars with them. That role is santa claus, father christmas, kris kringle, or as its known colloquially in the theater crowd, ol saint nick. The film is based on the 2003 short film rare exports inc. The biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians, best known as the screen. The official safety instructions, by jalmari helander. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of. Santa claus conquers the martians pop culture wiki fandom.

The ending sees idiot dropo as the new martian santa claus, while santa and the kids return to earth. But, as with all these ultra bmovies, theres still. The entire cast is made up of unknowns, except for a young precelebrity pia zadora, as martian tyke, girmar, and ned wertimer, as kidtv reporter andy henderson. A christmas tale is a 2010 finnish fantasy film written and directed by jalmari helander about people living near the korvatunturi mountain who discover the secret behind santa claus. The 40 years later aspect allows girmar to make references to people like larry king and david bowie in the asides. The film was listed in the book the fifty worst films of all time 1978. Martians kidnap santa and two local kids, forcing them to make toys for the depressed children of mars. Due to its public domain status in the united states, santa claus conquers the martians has been released on many different bargain price dvd labels. Santa claus conquers the martians lives on only because it is so laughably awful. The martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth that sing the praises of santa claus, so they decide to make a trek to the planet to capture mr. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics in march 1966. Santa claus conquers the martians movie clip were from mars. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a recording of the original gol.

Dec 09, 2015 fittingly, santa claus conquers the martians is actually officially ranked as one of the worst movies ever, which seems a bit unfair because its theme song, hooray for santy claus yes, santy claus is a cruelly perfect earworm that will rattle around your head for days. Most of the world thinks these movies are real bad have you. Dec 20, 2017 predictably, santa claus conquers the martians is an appallingly bad film, with a collection of horrific acting, dialogue, special effects and all round incompetence on display from beginning to end. Vincent beck august 15, 1924 july 24, 1984 was an american character actor with a deep voice who began his career as a stage actor. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater 110 e walnut ave, fullerton, california 92832 rated 4. Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth which extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one.

One of their number doesnt believe their kids need santa and undermines them at every turn. Definitely qualifies for the so bad its good sweepstakes. Jacobson based on a story by glenville mareth, stars john call as santa claus, and features an eightyearold pia zadora as one of the martian children. Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies. The book follows the plot of the movie exactly, but with little asides where girmar acknowledges the silliness of some aspects of the movie. I stumbled upon this heaping pile of garbage by googling, worst holiday movies ever, and props to netflix for actually having it available so that i could torture myself for 81 excruciating minutes. Santa claus conquers the martians is one such special case.

Santa claus conquers the martians film, science fiction. Santa claus conquers the martians was made in 1964, as some injokes will hint to. Before the credits roll, we are treated again to a truly insipid theme song with the redundant lyrics spelled out on screen so the slower kids can follow along. Young betty donna conforti and billy victor stiles are not alarmed, listening to their transistor, about reports of martians, when kimar leonard hicks and voldar vincent beck appear, in santa claus conquers the martians, 1965. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction horror comedy film directed by nicholas webster, written by paul l. Instead, martians kidnap him in order to bring some christmas cheer to their very boring martian children. Santa claus conquers the martians awful movies wiki. The martians bear more than a passing resemblance to the great gazoo, a year before he debuted no less. Martians kidnap santa claus so that their children can have gifts on christmas morning.

Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. In 1964, the classic bmovie santa claus conquers the martians was released, and the world has never been the same. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians is a wacky, silly film, and it perfectly lends itself to the rifftrax style of humor. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet movie database, and was featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the canned film festival. Jun 16, 20 santa claus conquers the martians 1964 cultchristmas pizzaflix. During their mission, they also abduct two children who lead the aliens to the north pole and santa. John call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, victor stiles, donna conforti, bill mccutcheon, leila martin, pia zadora christmas may be the season of good will to all men, but the makers. Because martian children only get to see santa claus on tv signals beamed from earth, their parents decide to abduct santa to. He was a prolific film and television actor who acted in films such as santa claus conquers the martians in 1964, the spy in the green hat in 1967, the scorpio letters in 1967, the pink jungle in 1968 and in. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film in which martians, trying to cure the malaise of their children, kidnap the santa claus and a couple of earth kids that got mixed up in the plot and take him to mars to create the first martian christmas.

Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes the biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie. I stumbled upon this heaping pile of garbage by googling, worst holiday movies ever, and props to netflix for actually. With john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, bill mccutcheon. Martians kidnap santa to put an end to their childrens obsession with christmas, which they see on television. Santa claus conquers the martians has a big heart and teaches a clear message that children need to be allowed to play and have fun. There, santa shows the dour martians how to have fun. In a movie not known for good acting, many have cited john calls portrayal as santa claus as the best acted moments of the film, citing he captured the energy and essence of santa perfectly. Pia zadora eight years old plays the part of one of the martian children in this exciting tale of santa against the universe. Its no surprise that ranks among the worst movies of all time according to voters on the internet movie database or that it was mocked on an episode of mystery science theater 3000. Oct 22, 2012 the ending sees idiot dropo as the new martian santa claus, while santa and the kids return to earth. The mystery science theater 3000 collection the essentials manos, the hands of fate santa claus conquers the martians by rhino theatrical by harold p.

Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive. Santa claus conquers the martians synopsis adult martians kidnap santa john call and two earth children to make the children of mars happy. Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out. As mainstream moves go, santa claus conquers the martians surely must rank as one of the oddest ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians is aimed straight at the very small fry, who probably will eat it up. A single issue comic book adaptation of the film was published by dell comics. This movie has been considered one of the worst movies of all time, but now has a cult following. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film. Predictably, santa claus conquers the martians is an appallingly bad film, with a collection of horrific acting, dialogue, special effects and all round incompetence on display from beginning to end. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film in which martians, trying to cure the malaise of their children, kidnap the santa claus and a couple of earth kids that got mixed up in the plot and take him. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by.