The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires.
- Matsumiya
- (as Norihiko Yamamoto)
- Gokemidoro
- (voice)
- (as Kei'ichi Noda)
- Assassinated Ambassador
- (uncredited)
- Gôzô Mano, the senator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
- Tokuyasu
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThis film is reputed to be one of Quentin Tarantino's favorite films. A scene in the film Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) shows an airplane window with a red sky outside just like the opening scene in this film.
- GoofsIn the film's first shot of the red sky from the airplane's cockpit, before the UFO appears for the first time, the bottom border of the red-hued transparent plastic covering causing the effect is visible, resulting in a long sliver of normal blue sky below it.
- Quotes
Tokuyasu: Mr. Mano, Japan's becoming like America, isn't it?
Gôzô Mano, the senator: What do you mean by that?
Tokuyasu: Using a rifle to kill people. It's a pity to have lost such a fine man. The ambassador was trying his best to find a way to settle the trouble in Southeast Asia.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Tokuyasu, do you really mean what you're saying?
Tokuyasu: What?
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Your company exports weapons. Won't you be in trouble if peace comes to Southeast Asia? Isn't that so, Mrs. Tokuyasu?
Noriko Tokuyasu: Yes.
Tokuyasu: What are you talking about, Noriko? I'm no match for you, Mr. Mano.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: The world's in terrible shape. Trouble between nations grows worse with terrorism breaking out all over the place. Everything's gone crazy!
Tokuyasu: You should get yourself a bodyguard, Mr. Mano. You must take care. You can't tell who your enemies are.
Gôzô Mano, the senator: Nonsense! I'm not afraid to die. A politician who fears his enemies would end up a nervous wreck.
- Alternate versionsWhile the original 1968 Japanese version of Kyuketsuki Gokemidoro has its full cast and crew listed in its credits, the U.S. version only has one title card reading "TFC and Pacemaker Films present Body Snatcher from Hell'" and its 1977 U.S. release copyright date. The U.S. version also does not give any information on who made the film or starred in it.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Dusk to Dawn Drive-in Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 6 (1999)
There is definitely a message to the film, although most people write this one off because of it's exploitative sounding title. There are several very creepy and effective scenes in the film and this film left a lasting impression on me. I think someday this film will be recognized for the horror classic that it is. Even if you have to watch a pan & scan dubbed copy, it is well worth catching.
By the way, the English-language version is called GOKE, BODY SNATCHER FROM HELL. It certainly got my attention. Pacemaker was the American distributor. I first saw it on a lousy VHS rental copy. Rumors about a letterboxed American NTSC release to DVD have yet to be fulfilled but I remain optimistic.
- LJ27
- Jun 12, 2004
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- Body Snatcher from Hell
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- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1