The relief is short-lived. In a sudden twist that shifts the film from a space opera into a claustrophobic sci-fi horror, the disembodied essence of the evil computer manages to possess one of the human crew members . The possessed astronaut goes on a murderous rampage inside the ship, leaving Hamilton to fight for his life and the safety of Earth in the deep vacuum of space . 🎬 Production & Legacy War of the Planets (1977) - IMDb
The story begins when planet Earth is suddenly plagued by a mysterious, powerful signal that disrupts all global communications . Simultaneously, a massive UFO is spotted hovering menacingly over the icy waters of the Antarctic . The Expedition
The crew's spaceship eventually tracks the signal to an uncharted, unstable planet . Upon landing, they realize that they have walked directly into a living nightmare: Anno zero - guerra nello spazio(1977)
: The machine drains the psychic energy of the native humanoids to fuel itself . Worse yet, it is broadcasting the signal to lure human ships, intending to conquer Earth next . The Battle and the Horror
However, the computer’s destruction triggers a chain reaction that causes the entire planet to explode . The crew narrowly escapes back to their spaceship, bringing along one surviving alien woman . The relief is short-lived
—internationally known as Cosmos: War of the Planets —is a colorful, low-budget Italian space opera directed by Alfonso Brescia . Released in the wake of the massive hype surrounding Star Wars , this "spaghetti sci-fi" cult classic delivers a campy, psychedelic tale of humans versus a tyrannical machine . 🛸 The Plot
: The planet is inhabited by a peaceful race of green-skinned, silver-haired humanoids . 🎬 Production & Legacy War of the Planets
Captain Hamilton and his crew agree to help the enslaved aliens . After a series of chaotic skirmishes involving laser guns, bizarre teleportation arches, and frantic running, Hamilton manages to destroy the central supercomputer .