Kamillions

Kamillions

Year: 1990

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Mike B. Anderson

HorrorComedyRomance

Nathaniel Pickman Wingate opens a portal to another dimension from his basement lab on his birthday, demanding his son Sam’s help. While Sam is distracted by a poster of a girl named Jasmine, Nathaniel is pulled into the other world, releasing two strange creatures. One creature traps the other with its spit, attacks their visiting cousin Desmon, and mimics him, absorbing his thoughts. The second escapes, finds Jasmine’s poster, and assumes her form, leading to chaotic, deadly mayhem for the bewildered family.

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1

Portal awakens during birthday party preparations

Wingate toils in his lab at Miskatonic University, perfecting a portal to another dimension. As his wife Nancy and the family bustle around, preparations for his fiftieth birthday party continue. He finally activates the device and makes contact with a strange new realm.

During his fiftieth birthday party preparations Miskatonic University, Wingate's laboratory
2

Triops-like creatures escape into the world

Two triops-like beings slip through the portal and enter the world. They carry unknown energies and begin to explore, triggering alarms and curious reactions from those nearby. The threat they pose becomes clear as they move toward human contact.

Immediately after portal success Miskatonic University campus / Wingate's home
3

Creatures shapeshift into Desmon and Jasmine

The beings shapeshift into Nancy's cousin Count Desmon and Jasmine, seamlessly taking on their identities. They begin to blend into Wingate's home and Sam's circle, setting the stage for manipulation and mischief. The deception starts to ripple through the family and friends.

Shortly after escape Wingate's home and Sam's circle
4

Jasmine's telepathy and romance with Sam

Jasmine uses telepathic abilities to connect with Sam and quickly becomes his girlfriend. Her benevolent veneer masks her alien origin while Sam remains oblivious to the deception for now. The relationship deepens as Desmon quietly observes.

Soon after shapeshifting Sam's circle
5

Desmon's first cruelty: Lindy's mouth

Desmon begins testing his powers with cruel pranks, tormenting family members. He stuffs the telephone receiver into Lindy's mouth, forcing her to ER to have it removed. The incident reveals the dangerous capabilities hidden behind his charm.

Early in his stay in this dimension Lindy's home
6

Desmon shocks Floyd with psychokinesis

Desmon uses his powers to manipulate wires and deliver a severe electric shock to handyman Floyd. The accident leaves Floyd injured and exposes the true danger of the shapeshifted intruder. Other characters begin to sense the escalating threat.

Shortly after the previous mischief Maintenance area / worksite
7

Desmon intimidates Emma the maid

Desmon attempts to seduce Emma the maid, but she is frightened away by the display of power. The shapeshifted intruder uses fear and force to assert control over the household. This deepens the sense that the collapse of their worlds is already underway.

Following the earlier pranks The family home
8

Reverend Newman encounter and attack

Reverend Lawrence Newman, Nathan's college roommate, tries to engage with Nathan's sister Angelica. Desmon uses his powers to disrupt the encounter, transforming part of the moment into a monstrous curtain-raiser that attacks him. The incident underscores the extent of Desmon's control over reality.

Around the same timeframe as the other mischief Angelica's location
9

Jasmine and Sam share a respite at a malt shop

Jasmine remains focused on stopping Desmon and returning to their dimension. To momentarily escape the chaos, she and Sam visit a 1950s-style malt shop where they share a milkshake with two straws. The scene underscores their growing bond amid the looming crisis.

During a respite amid escalating trouble 50s-style malt shop
10

Search for coolant to avert planetary disaster

Sam, Jasmine, and Sam's best friend Alex realize they must obtain coolant supplies. They race to the university to secure the necessary materials. The objective is clear: the coolant is essential to prevent an explosion that could destroy half the planet.

Mid-story as the threat grows University laboratories
11

Coolant secured; plan to prevent the catastrophe

The coolant supplies are secured and designated for use in halting the dimensional threat. The team prepares to implement the plan to avert the catastrophe. The timeline ends with the looming confrontation still ahead.

Mid-story / final setup University facilities

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