In the future, Earth is overcrowded and the population relies on distant bases to be fed. In the Saturn 3 station, Major Adam and the scientist Alex, who is also his lover and has never been on Earth, have been researching hydroponics for three years in the base alone with their dog Sally. Captain Benson arrives Saturn 3 with Hector, incapable to controlling his emotions he transfers his homicidal tendency and insanity to Hector. Now Major Adam and Alex are trapped in the station with a dangerous psychopath robot.
Practical Effects
Hector's massive stop-motion body is genuinely impressive nightmare fuel.
Costume
Farrah's space onesies deserve their own Smithsonian exhibit.
Director
Stanley Donen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Original director John Barry died of meningitis four weeks into filming; Stanley Donen took over despite having zero sci-fi experience.
Martin Amis wrote the screenplay and allegedly based Hector's brain on his own—make of that what you will.
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