Dark Star
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« Dark Star » est un vaisseau spatial chargé de détruire les planètes qui encombrent le système solaire. Alors qu'il s'apprête à lancer une nouvelle bombe, une avarie se produit.
- flavo4313 décembre 2025Dark 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.
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Dark Star was released on 30 mars 1974.
Dark Star was directed by John Carpenter.
Dark Star has a runtime of 82min.
Dark Star was produced by John Carpenter.
« Dark Star » est un vaisseau spatial chargé de détruire les planètes qui encombrent le système solaire. Alors qu'il s'apprête à lancer une nouvelle bombe, une avarie se produit.
The key characters in Dark Star are Lt. Doolittle (Brian Narelle), Boiler (Cal Kuniholm), Sgt. Pinback alias Bill Fruge (Dan O'Bannon).
Dark Star is rated Tous publics.
Dark Star is a Comédie, Science-Fiction film.
Dark Star has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.
Dark Star had a budget of 60 000 $US.