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70s aliens want your organs. The decor is aggressively purple. We are not okay.
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UFO: Red alert... Attack on Earth! (1971)

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Overview

Science Fiction

Few people know of the chilling reality behind the mysterious phenomenon of unidentified flying objects. Beings from a dying planet have arrived on Earth to kidnap humans and take over their vital organs. Against this threat, SHADO has been created, a secret organisation equipped with the most advanced technology and the best men.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Sets so purple they qualify as personality disorders.

Costume

Fishnet spacesuits and silver bob wigs. Commitment.

Practical Effects

Miniature work that aged like fine, charming cheese.

Best for:Solo: Midnight viewing with wine and questions about production choices.·Friends: Mystery Science Theatre energy required.·Rewatch: Spot the three directors' different episodes.
Heads up:Disturbing: Aliens extract human organs on-screen. Clinical, not gory.
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Director

Cyril Frankel

ReleasedSep 6, 1971
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feellight

Top Cast

Ed Bishop

Ed Bishop

Comandante Ed Straker

Wanda Ventham

Wanda Ventham

Coronel Virginia Lake

Dolores Mantez

Dolores Mantez

Nina Barry

Gabrielle Drake

Gabrielle Drake

Teniente Ellis

Michael Billington

Michael Billington

Coronel Paul Foster

David Collings

David Collings

Daniel Clark

Colin Gordon

Colin Gordon

Albert Thompson

Deborah Grant

Deborah Grant

Linda Simmonds

Vladek Sheybal

Vladek Sheybal

Dr. Doug Jackson

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This 'movie' is actually three edited-together episodes of Gerry Anderson's failed UFO TV series pilot attempt.

Cultural

The moonbase women in purple wigs were Anderson's attempt to create 'distinctive visual branding'—it became iconic camp instead.

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