This low-budget film rises above schlock; it's rather charming at times. In its own little way, it was trying to be a minor classic. This film influenced both Star Trek and The Time Tunnel. John Hoyt, who plays Varno, was in the Star Trek pilot and in two episodes of The Time Tunnel. The ending is not what you'd expect -- it's actually decent (and perhaps briefly thought-provoking).
All the casting was good, but model-turned-actress Merry Anders and Playboy Playmate Delores Wells are cast members I appreciated for, ah, "various reasons". But they did a fine job and livened things up.
I give this six (6) stars. The "mental aftertaste" is good.
PS Although you don't see anything naughty (as in R-rated), some of the spa babes actually WERE naked -- the director insisted (for the best "vibe"??). Well, it worked for me.
All the casting was good, but model-turned-actress Merry Anders and Playboy Playmate Delores Wells are cast members I appreciated for, ah, "various reasons". But they did a fine job and livened things up.
I give this six (6) stars. The "mental aftertaste" is good.
PS Although you don't see anything naughty (as in R-rated), some of the spa babes actually WERE naked -- the director insisted (for the best "vibe"??). Well, it worked for me.