The Earth's last hope against a helmeted gorilla from space with a soft spot for romance.
ROBOT MONSTER
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The monstrous Ro-Man attempts to annihilate the last family alive on Earth, but finds himself falling for their beautiful daughter.
Robot Monster is a 1953 United States comedy, horror, and science fiction film directed by Phil Tucker about Ro-Man, an alien creature who has wiped out humanity except for eight survivors, only to find himself conflicted by unexpected feelings for one of them.
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Synopsis
Ro-Man must complete the destruction of all humans, even if it means his physically killing them one by one, before his mission to subjugate the Earth is complete. After fruitless negotiations, Ro-Man destroys Jason and McCloud's spaceship, along with the space platform. He later strangles Carla, then tosses Roy over a cliff to his death.
Ro-Man's mission is waylaid, however, when he develops an illogical attraction to Alice and cannot bring himself to eliminate her. Great Guidance (referred to as "The Great One"), leader of the Ro-Man Empire, destroys both Johnny and Ro-Man with a Calcinator blast. The Great One continues the genocide with Cosmic June Rays, which cause prehistoric reptiles to appear (stock footage from the movie 1 Million Years B.C.); and psychotronic vibrations, which "smash the planet Earth out of the universe".
But Johnny is alive, having just awakened from a concussion-induced fever dream. Up to now, all that has happened has just been his nightmare. His sisters, their mother, and the two scientists, whom the family met while picnicking in Bronson Canyon, rejoice at finding him. Johnny and his family invite the scientists home for dinner; they accept.
Suddenly, the Great Guidance, his arms raised in a threatening manner, walks out of the cave directly toward the audience.
Ro-Man, an alien robot who greatly resembles a gorilla in a diving helmet, is sent to earth to destroy all human life. Ro-Man falls in love with one of the last six remaining humans, and struggles to understand how his programming can instruct him to kill her while his heart demands that he can't.
- Director
- Phil Tucker
- Writer
- Wyott Ordung
- Release
- 1953
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Country
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror, Science Fiction
- Also Known As
- Monster From Mars, Monsters from the Moon, O Robô Alienígena, Robot Monster (original title)
Why Cult
Ro-Man’s unforgettable look—an ape suit with a space helmet—sets a new standard for sci-fi villain attire.
Experience the end of the world via stock footage, negative film, and visible crew—hallmarks of B-movie ingenuity.
This isn’t your average man-versus-robot showdown—the monster falls head over heels for the heroine.
From psychotronic oddity to midnight movie staple, Robot Monster’s weirdness has earned it serious cult credentials.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Robot Monster about? +
Robot Monster follows Ro-Man, an alien with a gorilla body and helmeted head, as he tries to wipe out the last humans on Earth but becomes conflicted when he falls for one of the survivors.
When was Robot Monster released? +
Robot Monster was released in 1953.
Who directed Robot Monster? +
Phil Tucker directed Robot Monster.
How long is Robot Monster? +
Robot Monster has a runtime of 66 minutes.
What genre is Robot Monster? +
Robot Monster is a comedy, horror, and science fiction film.
Where can I watch Robot Monster? +
Robot Monster is available to watch on SassyFlix.
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