Ah, Bloodlust-the 1961 cinematic masterpiece that dares to ask the age-old question: What if The Most Dangerous Game was made on a budget so low even the boom mic couldn't afford to show up? Thank God for MST3K, because on its own, this celluloid hemorrhoid is beyond sensible understanding. From the moment our fearless heroes-a group of vacationing 20-somethings who are clearly in their mid-30s-stumble onto a remote island, you know you're in for bland, uninspired tropes. The island’s owner, Dr. Balleau (because every evil genius needs a name that sounds like a low-budget brand of vape juice), invites them for a little "hunting." But plot twist. [sigh] They’re the ones being hunted. Who could have seen that coming, except anyone who's ever watched any movie. Even for the time, this trope was thread-bare and on life support. The acting, of course, is a real standout. I mean, why would you want nuanced performances when you can have facial expressions that swing between "mildly confused" and "waiting for a sandwich"? Robert Reed, who later became America’s favorite dad on The Brady Bunch, delivers a performance so flat, you’d think he was already dreaming of his future life as Mike Brady. And the rest of the cast? Let’s just say they put in the kind of effort you’d expect from people who were probably paid in leftover set sandwiches, from the deli next door, which the director found out back in the alley. And speaking of the set, if you love movies where the "jungle" looks suspiciously like a soundstage covered in plastic plants from a craft store, because it is, then Bloodlust is the film for you. Dr. Balleau’s "trophy room" reflects the investment of thought that matched the script and acting. There’s nothing quite like the sight of mannequins dressed as human corpses to really drive home the terror-or at least make you wonder if you accidentally wandered into a JCPenney window display. Of course, no horror film is complete without jump scare thrills. But, there was the budget thing so you get characters walking slowly through the forest while ominous music plays, kind of like a dog out walking in the yard and sniffing before doing their business. If you saw this in the theatre, you would be on the edge of your seat-wondering why you bought a ticket and when the movie will finally end. Ultimately, Bloodlust is the kind of film that, without the riffs, really makes you appreciate the fine art of looking at your phone. It’s the perfect pick for anyone who doesn't want a second date. If the director, Ralph Brooke were alive today, first, he would be really old, but second, he should be jailed for the shear cognitive mayhem he released on the public. Thankfully, like well-placed wheel weights, MST3K made the film thoroughly enjoyable and would be a very good first date (or any date) night film selection. Kudos Boys!
I think I remember watching this movie in English class in high school. I say "I think" because I don't really remember. Maybe I blotted it out of my memory, or just took a nap.
"The lure of the clam bake proved to be their undoing" 😁 31:17 I love this mocking "Eva Braun's Bed & Breakfast" 😂 I don't do well with girls named "Eva". Got into a pretty bad beef with one at work. Never heard a woman say, "I reject the nature of this conversation," but she did it. Was talking about this with a manager, and he asked, "are you the one who made her cry?" "Maybe." I couldn't remember. "You couldn't remember making a grown woman cry?", you say. I've done hairy shit at this job, that wasn't the worst. "WeLcOmE tO dEaTh IsLaNd. How 'bout me? Do I care for a drink? I oughtn't. Well, I'll have what I'm having." LATER, THAT SAME DRINK 😁 Goddamn, am I gonna quote the whole movie?
this guy just murders his crew for the giggles constantly and they stay for the money??? like, where are they going to spend it? what makes them think that they will be the sole exception in his "nobody leaves the island" decree?
This is a rip off of the Most Dangerous Game. There's nothing else to say. They don't do anything interesting and make the villain 1 dimensional cheater (this was a problem with the original). It's just the Most Dangerous Game on a low budget. That's it.
Keep 'em coming! In times like these, we need all the MST3K we can get! Circulate those tapes!🥰🥰🥰
TV's Frank is the secret sauce of MST3K because in the various attempts to relaunch the franchise, he's the person I miss most of all.
He and Trace have done a bunch of shorts under the name The Mads Are Back, you can find some of 'em on youtube.
42:51 You can hear Mary Jo laughing off camera at the Toe Jam joke. Amazing.
cool cool.. gonna go watch Joel now.. cool..
Ah... Pearl Forrester's debut episode.
Long live Mary Jo Pehl! 🎉
"May I present my wife?"
"Sure!"
22:20 I didn't realize Robert Maxwell's (father of Ghislaine) mysterious drowning was common knowledge in America in the 90s.
Wikipedia eulogizes him as "...and fraudster." 😆
1:12:01 "I DID IT!" is one my all-time favorite Crow moments.
Also, slicked-back net FTW
Hilarious classic 😂
Ah, Bloodlust-the 1961 cinematic masterpiece that dares to ask the age-old question: What if The Most Dangerous Game was made on a budget so low even the boom mic couldn't afford to show up? Thank God for MST3K, because on its own, this celluloid hemorrhoid is beyond sensible understanding.
From the moment our fearless heroes-a group of vacationing 20-somethings who are clearly in their mid-30s-stumble onto a remote island, you know you're in for bland, uninspired tropes. The island’s owner, Dr. Balleau (because every evil genius needs a name that sounds like a low-budget brand of vape juice), invites them for a little "hunting." But plot twist. [sigh] They’re the ones being hunted. Who could have seen that coming, except anyone who's ever watched any movie. Even for the time, this trope was thread-bare and on life support.
The acting, of course, is a real standout. I mean, why would you want nuanced performances when you can have facial expressions that swing between "mildly confused" and "waiting for a sandwich"? Robert Reed, who later became America’s favorite dad on The Brady Bunch, delivers a performance so flat, you’d think he was already dreaming of his future life as Mike Brady. And the rest of the cast? Let’s just say they put in the kind of effort you’d expect from people who were probably paid in leftover set sandwiches, from the deli next door, which the director found out back in the alley.
And speaking of the set, if you love movies where the "jungle" looks suspiciously like a soundstage covered in plastic plants from a craft store, because it is, then Bloodlust is the film for you. Dr. Balleau’s "trophy room" reflects the investment of thought that matched the script and acting. There’s nothing quite like the sight of mannequins dressed as human corpses to really drive home the terror-or at least make you wonder if you accidentally wandered into a JCPenney window display.
Of course, no horror film is complete without jump scare thrills. But, there was the budget thing so you get characters walking slowly through the forest while ominous music plays, kind of like a dog out walking in the yard and sniffing before doing their business. If you saw this in the theatre, you would be on the edge of your seat-wondering why you bought a ticket and when the movie will finally end.
Ultimately, Bloodlust is the kind of film that, without the riffs, really makes you appreciate the fine art of looking at your phone. It’s the perfect pick for anyone who doesn't want a second date. If the director, Ralph Brooke were alive today, first, he would be really old, but second, he should be jailed for the shear cognitive mayhem he released on the public. Thankfully, like well-placed wheel weights, MST3K made the film thoroughly enjoyable and would be a very good first date (or any date) night film selection. Kudos Boys!
MST3k is deeply disturbing … in a really good way 😂
A lust for blood beasts
This prequel to The Brady Bunch is weird.
I think I remember watching this movie in English class in high school. I say "I think" because I don't really remember. Maybe I blotted it out of my memory, or just took a nap.
Spooky!
This films concept would later be perfected in the masterpiece The Pest.
Time to get the crew together, gang. I'm missing a solid way to watch melting man. Don't wanna bring up Zapp...
1:08:51 Stunt performed by Ed Wood!
That whole short went by without any reference to their dairy-air. I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.
I love TV's Frank
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That Chevrolet Impala in the short is a beautiful car...
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YYYEEEAAAHHHBBBOOOIII!!!
"The lure of the clam bake proved to be their undoing" 😁
31:17 I love this mocking
"Eva Braun's Bed & Breakfast" 😂
I don't do well with girls named "Eva". Got into a pretty bad beef with one at work. Never heard a woman say, "I reject the nature of this conversation," but she did it. Was talking about this with a manager, and he asked, "are you the one who made her cry?" "Maybe." I couldn't remember.
"You couldn't remember making a grown woman cry?", you say. I've done hairy shit at this job, that wasn't the worst.
"WeLcOmE tO dEaTh IsLaNd. How 'bout me? Do I care for a drink? I oughtn't. Well, I'll have what I'm having." LATER, THAT SAME DRINK 😁
Goddamn, am I gonna quote the whole movie?
Why does Jim look like the dad in the Farm Family shorts?
😂😂😂so funny
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Tim could make a corpse laugh
this guy just murders his crew for the giggles constantly and they stay for the money???
like, where are they going to spend it?
what makes them think that they will be the sole exception in his "nobody leaves the island" decree?
was this the inspiration for Fantasy Island and Hunger Games? 🤔
This is a rip off of the Most Dangerous Game. There's nothing else to say. They don't do anything interesting and make the villain 1 dimensional cheater (this was a problem with the original). It's just the Most Dangerous Game on a low budget. That's it.
The Most Dangerous Game... Only gamier!
@@jasonjimerson7046 That sounds gross.
@@jasonjimerson7046 Marinating it in buttermilk for a while should help with that.
Nothing interesting happens. Not even acting.
@@Tabbyclaw Yeah. That might actually help.
Vegables
Hello
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Something they could do there is...maybe... Act?
How many of todays kids could climb a rope? Do they even have physed in school anymore, or is it too offensive?
The best version was on Gilligan's Island with Rory Calhoun .
I love Rory Calhoun. He’s always standing and walking.
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