Bad Channels
Bad Channels is a 1992 American science fiction spoof Direct-to-video film, produced by Full Moon Features and released by Paramount Home Video. It is about two aliens (Cosmo & Lump) who invade a radio station with the intention of capturing female humans, by using radio broadcasts. The hero is a DJ forced to combat the aliens alone when listeners think he is joking about the invasion.
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Directed by | Ted Nicolaou |
Produced by | Charles Band Keith S. Payson |
Written by | Charles Band Jackson Barr |
Cinematography | Adolfo Bartoli |
Edited by | Carol Oblath |
Production company | Full Moon Entertainment |
Distributed by | Paramount Home Video |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
A semi-sequel was released in the form of Dollman vs. Demonic Toys, a crossover film featuring characters from Dollman, Demonic Toys and Bad Channels. The film also has its own soundtrack composed and performed by Blue Öyster Cult.
Cast
- Paul Hipp ... Dan O'Dare
- Martha Quinn ... Lisa Cummings
- Aaron Lustig ... Vernon Locknut
- Ian Patrick Williams ... Dr. Payne
- Charlie Spradling ... Cookie
- Robert Factor ... Willis
- Roumel Reaux ... Flip Humble
- Rodney Ueno ... Moon
Critical response
Cinemaphile gave it a bad review, 0/4 stars, calling it a "mess" and saying "I fear that the creators of this movie must have had brain tissue damaged sometime in their lifetimes."[1] The Film Fiend was more positive, calling it "hilariously cheesy".[2] Classic Rock Magazine described the soundtrack as "a grotesque mistake".[3]
Merchandising
- A set of collectible cards.
References
- Keyes, David (1998). "Bad Channels (Review)". Cinemaphile. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- "Review: Bad Channels". The Film Fiend. December 14, 2007. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
- "Bad Channels (Album review)". Classic Rock Magazine. September 2006. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.