Thousands of years ago, aliens visited Earth and fathered the Pumaman, a man-god with supernatural powers entrusted by a gold mask with the ability to control people's minds, which in present-day London, falls into the wrong hands.
Practical Effects
The 'flying' is clearly a mannequin on visible wires.
Acting
Donald Pleasence's evil wardrobe outperforms the entire cast.
Costume
The Pumaman suit: budget Halloween store, no alterations.
Director
Alberto De Martino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mystery Science Theater 3000's 1998 riff made this a cult classic; their version has more YouTube views than the original film.
Director Alberto De Martino also made The Antichrist and Holocaust 2000 — he KNEW exploitation, just not superhero logistics.
IT
