The Green Slime

The Green Slime

Year: 1968

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Directors: Kinji Fukasaku, Katsuhiko Taguchi

Science FictionHorrorMonsters aliens sci-fi and the apocalypseImaginative space odysseys and alien encountersSci-fi horror creatures and aliens

When a massive asteroid threatens Earth, a crew from a nearby space station launches an explosive strike that succeeds, but they inadvertently return with a viscous green ooze. The substance quickly evolves into one‑eyed, tentacled creatures that feed on electricity, infesting the station and zapping anyone they encounter.

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1

Flora detected and mission authorized

An asteroid named Flora is detected on a collision course with Earth, threatening extinction. The space program summons Commander Jack Rankin to lead Gamma 3 in destroying Flora, warning that failure would mean he may not return.

Before launch Space near Earth
2

Rankin arrives at Gamma 3 and reunites with Elliott

Rankin reaches space station Gamma 3 and encounters his old comrade, Commander Vince Elliott. Their shared history adds tension to the mission, but Rankin stays focused on the goal of destroying Flora.

Upon arrival at Gamma 3 Space Station Gamma 3
3

Surface mission to Flora

Rankin leads a shuttle onto the surface of Flora to plant bombs and destroy the asteroid. The crew secures the landing site and begins setting the charges for the mission.

During surface operation Surface of Flora
4

Amoeba creature and sample mishap

On Flora’s surface, an amoeba-like creature attaches to their vehicles and drains energy. Dr. Halversen tries to bring a sample aboard in a sealed container, but Rankin shatters it, allowing slime to cling to Halversen’s spacesuit.

During surface operation Surface of Flora
5

Detonation succeeds

The bombs detonate and Flora is destroyed. The crew returns to Gamma 3 and preparations for decontamination begin.

Immediately after detonation Gamma 3
6

Decontamination alarm and slime evolution

Decontamination energy causes the slime to evolve into new forms. An alarm sounds in the decontamination chamber and an officer entering the area is killed by an unseen attacker.

During decontamination sequence Gamma 3 Decontamination Chamber
7

Electric creature revealed and replication begins

Senior officers discover the murdered crew member and a one-eyed tentacled creature that discharges electricity. Laser attempts fail as the creature's electricity causes its blood to spawn additional monsters, rapidly multiplying their numbers.

Following discovery Gamma 3 central facility
8

Halversen killed; evacuation plan enacted

Dr. Halversen is killed while trying to contain the creatures. Rankin decides to evacuate Gamma 3 and plans to burn the station up in Earth's atmosphere to prevent further spread.

Crisis escalation Gamma 3
9

Elliott returns and dies

Vince Elliott returns to help Rankin but is killed while attempting to save him. His sacrifice underscores the stakes of the mission and the resolve to finish it.

During final evacuation Gamma 3
10

Final evacuation and slime destruction

Rankin sets up a crash landing and escapes with Elliott's body on the shuttle as Gamma 3 burns and the green slime creatures are destroyed. The mission nears completion as re-entry looms.

Final escape Gamma 3 to Earth's atmosphere
11

Mission logged and Elliott honored

Rankin logs the mission as a success and recommends the highest citation for Vince Elliott posthumously. The sacrifice is recognized as essential to ending the threat to Earth.

After mission completion Shuttle / mission control back on Earth orbit

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