Review of Lifeforce (1985) by Al M — 19 Aug 2010
Lifeforce is a delightful alien invasion/body horror film from Tobe (Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Poltergeist) Hooper The film goes on longer than it can sustain--it's actually 1 hr 56 min despite the above listed running time.
Apart from that, it is a delightfully original, creepy, erotic, and bizarre piece of science fiction-horror cinema that blends Mario Bava's Planet of the Vampires, Ridley Scott's Alien (inspired by Bava's film), and Don Siegel's Invasion of the Body Snatchers together into a wonderful new gestalt.
Guest appearances,an unrepentant use of nudity, and loads of gore blend together with an inspired aesthetic and delightfully apocalyptic vibe to make Lifeforce an unforgettable film that further attests to Hooper's talent.
This review of Lifeforce (1985) was written by Al M on 19 Aug 2010.
Lifeforce has generally received mixed reviews.
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