Space miners face a lusty AI and cosmic oddities on the planet Lorigon.
BEAST IN SPACE
In the future the struggle for space superiority has forced humanity to search the cosmos for a rare element called Antallum that is the key ingredient for the construction of neutron bombs. Starship captain Larry Madison and his crew are assigned to retrieve Antallum from the remote planet Lorigon. However, Madison and crew find themselves under the control of a powerful computer on Lorigon that incites everyone to have sex.
Beast in Space is a 1980 Italian science fiction film directed by Alfonso Brescia about a starship crew seeking the rare element Antallum on a remote planet, only to fall under the sway of a computer that compels erotic mayhem.
Synopsis
- Director
- Alfonso Brescia
- Writers
- Aldo Crudo, Alfonso Brescia
- Release
- 1980
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Country
- Italy
- Language
- Italian
- Genres
- Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Terror en las galaxias, Terror en el espacio, Bestia! Venus ja peto, Бестия в космосе, Die Bestie aus dem Weltraum
Why Cult
A powerful computer on planet Lorigon doesn't just control the crew—it incites them to sexual frenzy, with some versions featuring adult scenes shot with body doubles.
This is pure Italian sci-fi from the mind of Alfonso Brescia, offering a unique Euro take on the cosmic quest trope.
The crew’s desperate search for Antallum, essential for neutron bombs, drives the plot into stranger territory than your average space mining mission.
Themes & Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beast in Space about? +
Beast in Space is about a starship crew assigned to retrieve the rare element Antallum from the planet Lorigon, only to become controlled by a computer that incites sexual activity.
When was Beast in Space released? +
Beast in Space was released in 1980.
Who directed Beast in Space? +
Beast in Space was directed by Alfonso Brescia.
How long is Beast in Space? +
Beast in Space has a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Beast in Space? +
Beast in Space is a science fiction film.
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