12
1974    82 Min.Komödie, Science Fiction
6.174%64%6.0
Vier Astronauten reisen seit 20 Jahren durchs Weltall, um mit Hilfe von Atombomben Planeten zu sprengen, die aus der Umlaufbahn geraten sind. Dass der Kommandant dieser Mission seit Jahren tot und – was schwerer wiegt – der gesamte Toilettenpapier-Vorrat verbrannt ist, wäre ja noch zu verkraften, aber als eine der Atombomben ihre Existenz zu hinterfragen beginnt, spitzt sich die Situation unangenehm zu.
Regie John Carpenter
  • Brian NarelleLt. Doolittle
  • Cal KuniholmBoiler
  • Dan O'BannonSgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge / Drehbuch / Production Design / Schnitt
  • Dre PahichTalby
  • Adam BeckenbaughBomb #20 (voice)
  • Nick CastleAlien
  • Joe SaundersCommander Powell (voice)
  • Cookie KnappMuttercomputer (voice)
  • Alan SheretzBomb #19 (voice)
  • John CarpenterTalby Voice / Regie / Drehbuch / Produzent / Komponist
  • Miles WatkinsWatkins - Mission Control
  • J. Stein KaplanProduktionspartner / Regieassistenz
  • Jack H. HarrisGeschäftsführender Produzent
  • Douglas KnappDirector Of Photography
  • John BrasherSound Effects
  • Nina KleinbergTonmeister
  • Nick SpauldingSound Effects Editor
  • Bill TaylorVisual Effects
  • franke166. Januar 2026
    A classic.
  • angry601. Februar 2025
    An old favorite
  • flavo4313. Dezember 2025
    Dark Star is a perfect example of how imagination and clever writing can overcome even the most limited budget. This low-budget B-movie sci-fi comedy, directed by John Carpenter, leans into its constraints and turns them into strengths through sharp satire, absurd situations, and surprisingly inventive special effects. What could have been a throwaway student film instead becomes a cult classic that pokes fun at space exploration, military bureaucracy, and existential dread. The film’s humor is dry, goofy, and often philosophical, particularly in its memorable exchanges involving a sentient bomb pondering the nature of existence. The practical effects, while obviously handmade, are charming and creative, adding to the film’s offbeat personality rather than detracting from it. Dark Star isn’t polished or grand, but it doesn’t need to be. Its wit, originality, and willingness to embrace silliness make it a genuinely fun and rewarding watch—especially for sci-fi fans who appreciate satire and unconventional storytelling.
  • gtate876. September 2025
    Very strange. Enjoyable but very strange.
  • Charles Edstrom5. August 2025
    Its a campy movie with some good humor. One of those you like to watch knowing it can't match up to anything else, despite how cheesy it can be.
  • ivthebox9. Dezember 2025
    Quite boring, nothing much happens. They try to create tension with a few tense situations but it's too boring to care and I was looking forward to the end of it.
  • Russell23. April 2025
    It's like a bad episode of Red Dwarf
  • Phill Rock27. November 2025
    Can see the makings of a great director. Not the best film but has some good carpenter moments.
  • Lilly26. März 2025
    Watched it with a friend she liked it in a ironic way, didn't hate it but its ancient and not in a treasured classic way.

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