The Green Slime
A giant asteroid is heading toward Earth so some astronauts disembark from a nearby space station to blow it up. The mission is successful, and they return to the station unknowingly bringing back a gooey green substance that mutates into one-eyed tentacled monsters that feed off electricity. Soon the station is crawling with them, and people are being zapped left and right!
Why it matters
A gloriously schlocky blend of sci-fi and creature feature that captures late ’60s B-movie charm with gooey practical effects and campy thrills.
- Creature design by the legendary Artie the Creature Maker—those one-eyed tentacles are pure practical FX nostalgia.
- Early example of space station horror mixing Cold War paranoia with monster mayhem.
- Perfect for fans of cheesy, low-budget sci-fi who appreciate ambition over polish.
- The goofy premise and pulpy tone make it a cult midnight-movie staple rather than a polished scarefest.
Directors
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
0
Creature
100
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
100
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