This is another film imitating "Alien," and it incorporates softcore elements. Far off in the future, a pilot skilled at fixing problems is rerouted to a secluded desert planet to assist a group of scientists working with an evolving life form. "Forbidden World" (1982) marks the second movie produced by Roger Corman that takes cues from "Alien," and it even reuses some sets previously utilized in “Galaxy of Terror” from the year before, along with certain space effects from “Battle Beyond the Stars.” These films aren't connected beyond that. While my description might seem dismissive, Ridley Scott’s well-regarded film itself borrowed heavily from the initial portion of "Planet of the Vampires" (1965), also known as "Terror in Space." So it wasn't entirely original, though it was executed well and proved to be better. Similar to “Galaxy of Terror,” there’s a comic book feel throughout that "Alien" didn't have because of its large budget. Nevertheless, if you appreciate the dark, mature science fiction found in that film, you should find something to enjoy here (and with “Galaxy”). The issue is that the monster appearing later on looks cheap, reminiscent of something from “Little Shop of Horrors,” even though the various transformations leading up to that point are effective, especially considering the limited resources available for a Corman-produced movie. "Alien" included scenes featuring Sigourney Weaver, who was very slender at the time, partially undressed in the final act, and so Corman took that concept further with the two women featured here, showing them nearly completely nude during certain moments, including one or two sequences with a sexual theme. The tagline played on this, joking that “In space no one can hear you get naked.” If that kind of content is objectionable to you, it's best to avoid this film. These actresses are Dawn Dunlap (as Tracy), who was only 17 during filming in October 1981, and June Chadwick (as Barbara), who was just under 30 years old. The nudity could certainly be criticized as exploitative, but there’s another perspective to consider. It highlights how people stranded on a distant station in the galaxy would still behave like everyday individuals back on Earth: sleeping lightly clothed, moving around in their underwear or a robe, bathing, using a sauna, having intimate moments, and so on. Basically, people are people, even 100-200 years into the future out in space with advanced technology. The film’s length is 1 hour and 17 minutes, and it was filmed at Corman's studio in Venice, California, his “well-known lumberyard facility,” as well as Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce for the exterior shots. GRADE: B-/C+

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