Some movies are cursed with bland, unmemorable titles that tell you absolutely nothing about the film. The film is wonderfully bad and has had several books made out of it, including a satirical novelization in 2005 from the perspective of girmar, as well as musicals and public riffings funny moments. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film in which martians, trying to cure the malaise of their children, kidnap the santa claus and a couple of earth kids that got mixed up in the plot and take him to mars to create the first martian christmas. Joe sanders, robert nunez, nathan makaryk and nick mcgee in santa claus conquers the martians at fullertons maverick theater. Martian parents kimar and momar become concerned that their children bomar and girmar are you picking up the mar theme.
With the help of two earth children and the clumsy. The live show became available as a digital download on august 1, 2014 and. Only hollywood could cook up such an absurd story and only the maverick theater would want to adapt it to the stage. But did you know that there was also a comic book and record adaptation. The wise old martian chochem tells the adults that mars needs santa claus to bring fun and joy to their children. The live show became available as a digital download on august 1, 2014 and was released on dvd on november 24, 2015. Santa claus conquers the martians public domain movies. Santa takes the whole thing surprisingly well and is only too happy to help.
With john call, leonard hicks, vincent beck, bill mccutcheon. Claus is hit with the martians blaster, santa remarks hes never known her to be quiet for that long harsher in hindsight. Dec 16, 2010 this show has been a huge, holiday hit for the maverick theater located in fullerton, ca. Santa claus conquers the martians is a wacky, silly film, and it perfectly lends itself to the rifftrax style of humor.
This show has been a huge, holiday hit for the maverick theater located in fullerton, ca. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by. So this vehicle santa claus conquers the martians, with its recapitulation of many elements of my past, was kind of a perfect kissoff. Let that sink in for a momentoh and here is one more thing. The maverick theater presents its 5th annual production of their original and hysterical stage adaption of.
Santa claus conquers the martians is outlandish fun in. In 1993, a theatrical production of santa claus conquers the martians, the musical premiered at the factory theatre in chicago, adapted and directed by sean abley. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a. If you have seen santa claus conquers the martians sccm then there is a fair chance the you remember, at the very least, fragmented images of the jolly one interacting with greenskinned people with 1960s futuristics sets, props and costumes.
Most of it was filmed in an abandoned aircraft hangar on long island, n. The film opened yesterday at the palace, embassy and other theaters. Santa claus conquers the martians bravely attempts to set the record straight. In 1964, the classic bmovie santa claus conquers the martians was released, and the world has never been the same. Not quite on the level of troll 2s laughable sincerity, but this goofy film about martians who attempt to kidnap santa claus in order to bring christmas cheer to mars, is without a doubt one of the worst films ever made. Santa claus conquers the martians free speech wiki fandom. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 directed by. Due to a global pandemic all performances are on hold we hope to be here to entertain you in the near future. In 2006, a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton, california, this version was adapted by brian newell and nick mcgee. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 the public domain. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. While on earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of martians to the north pole and santa. The martians then take santa and the two children back to mars with them. It was a reworking of one of the first scripts i ever wrote suggested obviously by the eponymous movie, which happens to be a favorite of mine.
Santa claus conquers the martians is aimed straight at the very small fry, who probably will eat it up. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction. Santa claus conquers the martians santa meets momar. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 american science fiction comedy film directed by nicholas webster, produced and written by paul l. Netflixs plot synopsis reads, the martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth about santa claus, so they decide to capture mr.
As mainstream moves go, santa claus conquers the martians surely must rank as one of the oddest ever made. Santa is a magnificent bastard that knows exactly whats going on the whole time and plays along just for laughs. It is considered one of the worst films ever made directed by nicholas webster. In 2006, a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton. Santa claus conquers the martiansalien invaders kidnap everyones favorite right jolly old elf in this lowbudget mixture of childrens comedy and scifi adventure. The martians are irked that their children spend so much time watching tv shows from earth that sing the praises of santa claus, so they decide to make a trek to the planet to capture mr. Oh my goddid i just say that too i think i had too much eggnog. Scctm is a bizarre cocktail of american excitement about the space program, a warning against watching too much television, and loving santa. You know, just your typical heartwarming holiday story. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater. Jacobson, based on a story by glenville mareth, that stars john call as santa claus. Santa claus conquers the martians also titled santa claus defeats the aliens is a 1964 science fiction film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. In 2006, a second theatrical production premiered at the maverick theater in fullerton, california.
It also features an eightyearold pia zadora as girmar, one of the martian children. Many have forgotten or choose to forget the santamartian wars of 1964. Robert dean nunez, nathan makaryk and david chorley perform in a scene from the popular santa claus conquers the martians show at the maverick theater fullerton, ca. It was directed by nicholas webster, and it stars john call as santa claus. In honor of christmas, i give you santa claus conquers the martians. This holiday season join santa on a madcap adventure in outer space. Dec 23, 2016 so this vehicle santa claus conquers the martians, with its recapitulation of many elements of my past, was kind of a perfect kissoff. Christmas is not far away, and countless children are glued to their familys tv sets, watching reports about santa claus john call. But until now, id never given director nicholas websters original film the attention it so clearly doesnt deserve. Martians, upset that their children have become obsessed with tv shows from earth which extol the virtues of santa claus, start an expedition to earth to kidnap the one and only santa. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction film that. During their mission, they also abduct two children who lead the aliens to the north pole and santa. I stumbled upon this heaping pile of garbage by googling, worst holiday movies ever, and props to netflix for actually having it available so that i could torture myself for 81 excruciating minutes. Pia zadora eight years old plays the part of one of the martian children in this exciting tale of santa against the universe.
Manos the hands of fate and santa claus conquers the martians and bonus poopie i reel. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet movie database, and was featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the canned film festival. Or its all a plan to conquer the martians by leaving dropo in charge of christmas. It is regularly featured in the bottom 100 list on the internet movie database, and was also featured in an episode of the 1986 syndicated series, the canned film festival. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 film in which martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Santa claus conquers the martians at the maverick theater, fullerton, ca. The entire cast is made up of unknowns, except for a young precelebrity pia zadora, as martian tyke, girmar, and ned wertimer, as kidtv reporter andy henderson. Santa claus conquers the martians is a 1964 science fiction comedy film that regularly appears on lists of the worst films ever made. The ending sees idiot dropo as the new martian santa claus, while santa and the kids return to earth. Santa claus conquers the martians the septor youtube. Will the children on earth have no toys on christmas day. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of santa claus conquers the martians with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. For the sixth consecutive year, fullerton s maverick theater has unfurled its signature christmas show, a parody of the 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians.
Santa claus has safely returned to earth after being kidnapped by martians. One of their number doesnt believe their kids need santa and undermines them at every turn. The biggest, most brightlywrapped gift under the colorful christmas tree is a new digital restoration of the unforgettable 1964 bmovie santa claus conquers the martians, best known as the screen. Song from santa claus conquers the martians balladeers blog. Please join mike, kevin, and bill for rifftrax live. A group of martians arrives at the north pole and kidnaps santa, but the angry martian voldar wants to get rid of him instead. Movies dont get much worse than this, but they also dont get more lovably inept. Science fair quality sets, dgrade community theater costumes, dialogue so wooden you could carve a cup out.
Before the credits roll, we are treated again to a truly insipid theme song with the redundant lyrics spelled out on screen so the slower kids can follow along. Every family has a favorite film to gather around the tv and experience during the holiday season. Martian children have become unhappy watching earth t. I have a version of this but im wondering if a better copy exists. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 christmas movies.
For some, its a christmas story, others hold its a wonderful life dear to their hearts. The santa claus conquers the martians episode of mst3k is one of the shows best and has been a holiday staple at chez jahnke for years. The martians kidnap santa claus because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents. Without further ado, i present to you the very campy, utterly ridiculous, and mindnumbingly awful santa claus conquers the martians. Dec 23, 2017 song from santa claus conquers the martians here is the iconic holiday standard hooray for santy claus. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing santa claus conquers the martians 2011 near you. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 full movie download. Pia zadora, vincent beck, john call, leonard hicks, nicholas webster. Santa claus conquers the martians synopsis adult martians kidnap santa john call and two earth children to make the children of mars happy. There, santa shows the dour martians how to have fun. Santa claus conquers the martians in pictures travalanche. Santa claus conquers the martians streaming online. Santa claus conquers the martians was made in 1964, as some injokes will hint to. Santa claus conquers the martians alamo drafthouse.
Definitely qualifies for the so bad its good sweepstakes. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 rotten tomatoes. Throw into the mix santa and the fairy snow queen, an insane short featuring a pixie named snoopy, a horrific life size jack in the box, and a lion who is oh so proud of his candy eating ability, and youve got one of our funniest live shows to date. Martians worried their kids arent happy try to bring santa to mars. Manos, santa conquers martians, poopie i two disc set includes. Santa claus conquers the martians full film online watch santa claus conquers the martians full english film santa claus conquers the martians full movie stream free download santa claus conquers. Dec 10, 2006 santa claus conquers the martians 1964 is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. Oct 22, 2012 santa claus conquers the martians was made in 1964, as some injokes will hint to you. Santa claus conquers the martians 1964 movie summary. Santa clause conquers the martians internet archive. Santa claus conquers martians in fullerton orange county. Produced by dell as a comic book storyteller companion piece to the 1964 childrens film, this is a recording of the original golden record with the. Martians kidnap santa because there is nobody on mars to give their children presents.
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