I first saw this movie at a summer camp many years ago, and was amazed that it was not 1) an early SNL skit; and 2) not destroyed upon the viewing of the first rushes. "Starcrash" is however one of the most sterling examples of how not to make a film, right down to casting David Hasselhoff in any roll, even that of gaffer, (which i am told requires some competency).
The film impresses in its mastery of all that is corny, over done, underacted, and just god awful. That said, for those looking for one of the worst movies in cinematic history, look no further; this is one of the few movies I find funnier (not better) than Some Like it Hot, and the only movie I have seen that ranks with "Space Mutiny" as the worst I have ever seen (I have yet to see "Manos"). (Though, in a quirky way, there are glimmers of brilliance)
The film impresses in its mastery of all that is corny, over done, underacted, and just god awful. That said, for those looking for one of the worst movies in cinematic history, look no further; this is one of the few movies I find funnier (not better) than Some Like it Hot, and the only movie I have seen that ranks with "Space Mutiny" as the worst I have ever seen (I have yet to see "Manos"). (Though, in a quirky way, there are glimmers of brilliance)