Forbidden World

Forbidden World

Year: 1982

Runtime: 77 min

Language: English

Director: Allan Holzman

Sci-FiHorror

On a remote outpost far from Earth, a solitary space ranger faces a horrifying threat. An ancient and monstrous creature has been unleashed, driven by a ravenous appetite for human flesh. The ranger must find a way to stop the creature before it can consume everyone and spread its terror throughout the galaxy.

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1

Mike Awakens on the Spaceship

Inside the traveling spacecraft, Mike Colby awakens encapsulated in a glass chamber, resembling hibernation stasis. He is alerted by SAM-104, the robot pilot, to an impending attack on their ship, marking the beginning of their perilous journey.

Spaceship
2

Ship Under Siege

With quick reflexes, Mike teams up with SAM-104 to fend off the attackers by firing missiles. Their cooperation highlights the urgency of the situation as they navigate their ship under siege in deep space.

Spaceship
3

Mission Redirected to Xarbia

Shortly after defending their ship, SAM-104 informs Mike that the Federation has extended his mission. They redirect their course to the desolate planet Xarbia to repair a security lab, entering hyperspace along the way.

Hyperspace
4

Arrival on Xarbia

Upon reaching Xarbia, Mike steps onto the desolate surface illuminated by two orbiting suns. He is introduced to Dr. Gordon Hauser and Dr. Barbara Glaser, who explain their research in bacteriological genetic engineering.

Planet Xarbia
5

Encounter with Subject 20

In a chaotic lab, Mike discovers the horrendous aftermath of experiments conducted on rabbit carcasses. The scientists introduce Subject 20, an octopus-like creature capable of altering its genetic structure, igniting concerns among the team.

Laboratory on Xarbia
6

Jimmy's Attack

A sudden distress signal disrupts dinner as Tracy discovers Jimmy under attack by a slimy blob from Subject 20. Despite reassurance from Gordon, the situation escalates, revealing the creature's terrifying nature.

Laboratory on Xarbia
7

Earl's Fatal Encounter

Earl watches shocking security footage before being drawn to a dark corridor. There, he encounters the monstrous creature, leading to a disastrous confrontation and his eventual demise.

Corridor on Xarbia
8

Gordon's Transformation

The next morning reveals the horrifying transformation of Jimmy's body, as Cal notices the start of his metamorphosis into a gelatinous state. The discovery heightens the team's urgency to address the creature's growing threat.

Laboratory on Xarbia
9

Monster's Destruction

The surface of Xarbia turns into a battleground when the creature unexpectedly attacks and devours Gordon. This shocking event prompts the remaining crew members to regroup and strategize against the relentless threat.

Surface of Xarbia
10

Communication Attempt with the Creature

In an attempt to communicate, Barbara types out a message asking if coexistence with the creature is possible. Tragically, her efforts backfire as the creature responds with violence, stabbing her with a tentacle.

Control Room
11

Cal's Sacrifice

Cal, facing his impending death, decides to inject his tumor into a sample of Gordon's mutating tissue as a last-ditch effort to combat the creature. His actions underscore the dire circumstances as his life slips away.

Laboratory on Xarbia
12

Desperate Final Defense

As Subject 20 bursts into the lab, a frantic defense ensues. Mike, alongside SAM-104, attempts to entice the creature with Cal's excised tumor, leading to a climactic struggle as they confront the grotesque force at play.

Laboratory on Xarbia
13

Victory at a Cost

Mike successfully offers the tumor to the mutant, which reacts violently before collapsing and dying. The cost of their survival becomes evident as remnants of the crew and the horrors faced linger in their minds.

Laboratory on Xarbia
14

Aftermath of Tragedy

Surrounded by the carnage of their fallen crew, Mike and Tracy reflect on the ordeal that nearly wiped them out. Amidst the ruins, they are left to grapple with the weight of their survival at such a significant cost.

Laboratory on Xarbia

Last Updated: October 25, 2024 at 08:50

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