The Wizard of Mars
In 1974, four astronauts, silver shoe-clad Dorothy, overweight Doc, goofy Charlie, and wooden Steve, crash land on Mars when taking readings, with only four days of supplies. They must try to survive on the surface, which is barren except for some canals with huge maggots with fins. After embarking through a golden igneous cavern, braving a storm and finding an unmanned Earth vessel, they discover a golden road which leads them to the unchanging ruins of what was once a beautiful Martian city. The Martians are modeled on the Flatheads of Oz, and their collective consciousness, the "Wizard," forbids them to leave until they perform a very small task...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy |
| Director | David L. Hewitt |
| Runtime | 78 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.5/10 (14 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by transplanting a familiar fairy-tale structure onto a low-budget sci-fi skeleton. It relies on minimalist sets and period special effects to evoke a sense of alien desolation and existential puzzle.
What lingers after the viewing is the quirky charm of this earnest, oddball allegory, where survival hinges on pleasing an omnipotent consciousness. It's a curious time capsule of 1960s ambition and imagination, stretched over a well-known framework. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: David L. Hewitt
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Best enjoyed as a vintage curiosity, embracing its earnest, low-fi charm and allegorical ambition.
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