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Not Of This Earth

1996, Movie, R, 88 mins

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Perhaps dissatisfied with director Jim Wynorski's lackluster 1988 remake, schlock king Roger Corman has overseen a new production of his 1957 camp classic NOT OF THIS EARTH. Aside from a few technical, sexual, and thematic elements unattainable in 1957, this new version remains faithful to the tone of the original. Paul Johnson (Michael York), while appearing human, is an alien from a distant planet, sent to Earth in search of a cure for the rare blood disease threatening h... read more leave a comment
Year: 1996
Rated R

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Cast
Michael York: Paul Johnson
Parker Stevenson: Jack Sherbourne
Richard Belzer: Jeremy Pallin
Elizabeth Barondes: Amanda Sayles
Ted Davis: Rodman Felder
Mason Adams: Dr. Rochelle

 

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