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Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

1985 · 91 min Comedy Science Fiction Adventure
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Only one goody-goody can stop him.. or can he? The oblivious Lance Sterling is on the case! With the aid of his underappreciated assistant Doris, will Lance manage to save the day and defeat Doctor Otto before the mad scientist's megalomaniacal plan is fulfilled? Or will the villain succeed in distracting them to their doom with his many convincing costumes, courtesy of his own convenient Changing Coffin? Tune in to find out!

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📋 Film Details

Year 1985
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director John Cherry
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (26 votes)

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The film constructs a ridiculous comedy, relying on the grotesque image of the villain and his absurd inventions like the Changing Coffin. It explores parodic techniques from classic adventure and sci-fi B-movies of the 50s.

What lingers after viewing is a cascade of silly disguises, unexpected twists, and deliberately theatrical performances, where any sense of peril is shattered by sheer goofiness. A feel-good, low-stakes romp. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Cherry

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