Venusian women, monsters, and a singing cowboy collide in a cosmic quest for love and repopulation.
THE SHIP OF MONSTERS
Two extraterrestrial women are sent on a mission by the regent of Venus to search for a male of another planet. A singing cowboy falls foul of alien invaders and beautiful women from Venus.
Quick Answer
The Ship of Monsters is a 1960 Mexican comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Rogelio A. González about two Venusian women sent to find males to repopulate their planet, leading to an encounter with a singing cowboy and a ship filled with bizarre extraterrestrial creatures.
Programmer's Pick
Where else can you get Venusian spacewomen, a cowboy troubadour, and Martian monsters all fighting for attention? The Ship of Monsters is what happens when pulp sci-fi crashes headlong into ranchera and never apologizes for it.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Details & Specs
- Director
- Rogelio A. González
- Writer
- José María Fernández Unsáin
- Release
- 1960
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Country
- Mexico
- Language
- Spanish
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- La nave de los monstruos (original title)
Why This Matters
This 1960 Mexican film blends comic science fiction with western elements, showcasing a screenplay by Alfredo Varela, Jr. based on a story by José María Fernández Unsáin and featuring prominent actors like Eulalio González «Piporro», Ana Bertha Lepe, and Lorena Velázquez.
Cast & Crew
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Why Cult
Two women from Venus search the universe for suitable male specimens, giving new meaning to interplanetary dating.
Ranchera icon Eulalio González plays Lauriano, whose serenades catch the attention of extraterrestrial visitors from Venus.
The 'ship of monsters' boasts a Martian prince, a cyclops, a spider, and a skeletal creature, all vying for a place in Venusian society.
Where horror, sci-fi, and comedy blend, expect kaiju, robots, and musical numbers in equal measure.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Venusian queen's mission to find males
Monsters and aliens aboard the ship
Unleashes extraterrestrial chaos in rural Mexico
Spaceship and Mexican countryside
Questions from the Vault
When was The Ship of Monsters released? +
The Ship of Monsters was released in 1960.
Who directed The Ship of Monsters? +
The Ship of Monsters was directed by Rogelio A. González.
How long is The Ship of Monsters? +
The Ship of Monsters has a runtime of 81 minutes.
What genre is The Ship of Monsters? +
The Ship of Monsters is a comedy, horror, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch The Ship of Monsters? +
The Ship of Monsters is available to stream on SassyFlix.
How do the Venusian women select their candidates to repopulate Venus? +
Gamma and Beta journey across the galaxy collecting a variety of male extraterrestrials, ultimately becoming captivated by a human singing cowboy on Earth.
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