{"id":47874,"date":"2020-03-07T20:47:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-08T03:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=47874"},"modified":"2022-06-04T16:11:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T23:11:53","slug":"planet-of-blood-queen-of-blood-1966","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=47874","title":{"rendered":"Planet of Blood \/ Queen of Blood (1966)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;She seems so human, yet obviously not human at all!&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Queen-of-Blood-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Queen-of-Blood-Poster-196x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-47879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Queen-of-Blood-Poster-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Queen-of-Blood-Poster-83x128.jpg 83w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Queen-of-Blood-Poster.jpg 652w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nShortly after his girlfriend (Judi Meredith) and friend (Dennis Hopper) are sent to Mars to meet with a recently landed spaceship, an astronaut (John Saxon) follows them to provide much-needed support &#8212; especially when the lone alien they rescue (Florence Marly) turns out to be challenging to manage.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aliens<\/li>\n<li>Astronauts<\/li>\n<li>Basil Rathbone Films<\/li>\n<li>Dennis Hopper Films<\/li>\n<li>Horror<\/li>\n<li>John Saxon Films<\/li>\n<li>Science Fiction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nLike Mario Bava&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=27159\"><em>Planet of the Vampires<\/em> (1965)<\/a>, this low-budget AIP sci-fi-horror flick (directed by Curtis Harrington) was re-purposed from existing Soviet footage to stylish effect. While the first half-hour moves glacially, and the pacing overall is too slow, the screenplay takes a surprising enough turn (once Marly emerges from her slumber) to shake things up significantly, and make one take serious notice. Green-faced Marly&#8217;s wordless performance is a marvel to behold, as she hypnotizes the men around her and clearly has malevolence up her sleeve (or perhaps up in her beehive-do):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"468\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare.png 872w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare-768x412.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-Stare-503x270.png 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Naturally, inquiry-driven scientists &#8212; most particularly Dr. Farraday (Basil Rathbone) back on Earth &#8212; demand she be brought back safely at any cost, despite the clear risk she poses. It&#8217;s been noted that both this and Bava&#8217;s flick bear a remarkably strong resemblance to <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=16783\"><em>Alien<\/em> (1979)<\/a>, which is part of what makes them each worth a look despite their flaws. The final scene is genuinely chilling and icky. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> I&#8217;m leaving out a spoiler genre that would give away too much. Stay away from any online reviews if you want to be surprised.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Florence Marly as the alien<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"468\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly.png 872w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Marly-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Atmospheric cinematography and sets<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"468\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2.png 872w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography2-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"468\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography.png 872w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Cinematography-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Artistic opening titles<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"872\" height=\"468\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles.png 872w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles-128x69.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Planet-of-Blood-Titles-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nYes, once, for its unusual storyline and bold visuals, and as a clear inspiration for <em>Alien<\/em>. Listed as a Cult Movie in the back of Peary&#8217;s book. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?page_id=1784#cult\">Cult Movie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0060877\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s3512quee.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thespinningimage.co.uk\/cultfilms\/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=3696&#038;aff=13\">Spinning Image Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moriareviews.com\/sciencefiction\/queen-of-blood-1966.htm\">Moria Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;She seems so human, yet obviously not human at all!&#8221; Synopsis: Shortly after his girlfriend (Judi Meredith) and friend (Dennis Hopper) are sent to Mars to meet with a recently landed spaceship, an astronaut (John Saxon) follows them to provide much-needed support &#8212; especially when the lone alien they rescue (Florence Marly) turns out to be challenging to manage. Genres: Aliens Astronauts Basil Rathbone Films Dennis Hopper Films Horror John Saxon Films Science Fiction Review: Like Mario Bava&#8217;s Planet of&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"><a class=\"btn btn-default\" href=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=47874\"> Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47874","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-reviews"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47874","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=47874"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47874\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":84619,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47874\/revisions\/84619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=47874"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=47874"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=47874"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}