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Creature (1985)
A low budget alien gore fest delivering some good sci fi value
I give this film a "7" mainly based on sentimental value because it is one of the earliest sci fi movies that I remember distinctly from my younger years (this came out on video when I was about 10 years old). The main thing I remember was the opening scene where one of the astronauts gets eaten through the seat of his pants as he sits on the creature's pod or egg or whatever it is (not much of a spoiler, but there it is). This is another one of those movies hoping to capitalize on the success of Alien by Ridley Scott. It takes the formula from Alien then copies it almost directly at times (even the opening credit scene panning across a distant planet is almost identical though not as well done). What is produced in the end...well it's no Alien for sure, but I sort of like it. I have a fondness for low budget sci fi that tries to present a film way beyond its means. The costumes and sets are pretty good and really, overall, its a creepy story. Compared to other sci fi greats, it's not much, but taken on its own, it's a good late night weekend find that is at least more entertaining than what you might find on TV these days.
Bigfoot (2006)
Surprisingly...a decent Bigfoot movie
I came across this one late night on a digital streaming service and gave it a try after watching one bad Bigfoot movie after another. I was pleasantly surprised with this one even though it is obviously a low budget production. The monster is actually pretty well done in terms of creature effects and costume. Some of the extras seem to be just residents of the town they shot this in but Bob Gray, who plays the sheriff was actually very good and the story is decent as well. The main actors playing the lead and leading lady are okay but its a good enough acting job to be watchable. Overall a good view if you can find it. I wouldn't pay the $80 bucks I've seen it advertised at for the DVD but a digital download or rental is worth the price.