As deliberately silly as the film is, it is very knowing and carefully thought out.
60
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen
Writer-director Larry Blamire has clearly done his homework, and his playful cast nails the requisite acting-so-bad-it's-good pitch.
60
Village VoiceMark Holcomb
Village VoiceMark Holcomb
Skeleton may be 100 percent cult-in-a-can, but aficionados should feel sated. All others are advised to bring copious amounts of controlled substances.
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Intended as a parody of B-movie fantasies from the '50s, this satire more directly lampoons kiddie thrillers like "Captain Video," putting it perilously close to the pop-culture trash it aims to mock.
40
Film Threat
Film Threat
A spot-on homage/parody of bad 1950's sci-fi movies.
40
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
It’s amusing, but it also eventually becomes tedious, like a comedy sketch that milks a good joke just a little too long.