Galaxy of Terror is a 1981 science-fiction horror film directed by Bruce D. Clark and produced by Roger Corman. The film follows a rescue mission to a distant planet that turns into a battle for survival against an evil force that preys on the fears of the crew members.
The crew of the spacecraft Quest discovers a massive pyramid on a remote planet. As they explore the pyramid, they each encounter the manifestation of their deepest fears and darkest desires. The crew members begin to turn on each other as they struggle to maintain their sanity and survive the nightmarish onslaughts.
The cast includes Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Robert Englund, Sid Haig, and Zalman King. The film features striking visual effects, gruesome deaths, and a creepy atmosphere.
Galaxy of Terror is often compared to the 1979 film Alien, with its claustrophobic setting, intense action, and extraterrestrial terror. However, Galaxy of Terror is notable for its surreal and bizarre sequences, including a character being crushed by their own severed arm and a woman being raped by a giant maggot.
The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its inventive visuals and others dismissing it as a rip-off of other sci-fi horrors. However, Galaxy of Terror has since become a cult classic and is remembered for its gruesome imagery and wild, trippy sensibility.