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By Craig C (655) on 16 Aug 2013

Made in 1974 by John Carpenter while still in college, Dark Star has aged amazing well despite obvious 70s trappings…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Damian William K (1) on 13 May 2013

Shows exactly what universe is about between stars: dark, empty, silent, dull, depressing…

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By Michael C (2,821) on 13 May 2013

Shows exactly what universe is about between stars: dark, empty, silent, dull, depressing…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Charles P (1,784) on 26 Feb 2013

A silly, not always even, 2001 parody with a fresh depiction of our own strangeness…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Mark W (2,041) on 06 Jan 2013

Undeniably funny and mesmerizing, Dark Star is a great example of sci-fi and comedy mixed together in the right way. Easily re-watchable…

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By Kurt M (304) on 08 Dec 2012

Why do I like such a strange, unpolished, bitterly humorous work…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Shaun B (772) on 16 Nov 2012

One of the finest sci-fi B-movie late night cult treasures around…

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By Graham M (560) on 02 Nov 2012

It's slow moving with poor camera and sound quality but it's essential watching for sci-fi fanatics; the beginnings of Alien, Red Dwarf and…

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By Noah Abraham G (591) on 06 Oct 2012

John Carpenter's first feature is a silly yet satisfying spoof of Kubrick's 2001 and works largely because of its disarming charm…

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By Adrienne M (32) on 09 Sep 2012

Straight from the beginning I knew I was going to be a fan of Dark Star…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Keith B (450) on 05 Sep 2012

Some of the goofiest s*** you will ever see in a movie…

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By Bon B (134) on 19 Jul 2012

Dark Star, I love the title, I love the movie. It's creepy, it's has such a good tone and well it's his first film…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Charles Austin M (27) on 19 Jul 2012

Dark Star, I love the title, I love the movie. It's creepy, it's has such a good tone and well it's his first film…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Libby C (29) on 19 Jul 2012

Dark Star, I love the title, I love the movie. It's creepy, it's has such a good tone and well it's his first film…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Dave J (1,987) on 18 Jun 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 (1974) Dark Star SCIENCE-FICTION Subtle, science-fiction vehicle which the 'idea' can be appreciated centering on a…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Eric B (2,026) on 04 Jun 2012

Director John Carpenter's first feature looks surprisingly good, considering its tiny budget…

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By Nathan A (301) on 01 Jun 2012

Actually not that bad…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By Matt L (1,239) on 01 Jun 2012

It's a lot of fun for a cheap sci fi flick. It's John Carpenter's first movie as a director as well…

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By Muffin M (1,164) on 11 May 2012

The story follows a group of scientists whose mission is to destroy unstable planets…

Review of Dark Star (1974)

By A L (234) on 30 Mar 2012

Wonderful film. Superb camera work, very funny and a great performance from Dan O'Bannon. Why didn't he do more acting…

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