Embryo
1976
In this science fiction thriller, Rock Hudson tenderly portrays isolated scientist Dr. Paul Holliston, who gets involved doing experiments on a human fetuses and discovers a method to accelerate the process of the fetus growing into a mature adult in just a few days. Barbara Carrera is perfect as Victoria, his not so perfect, .. Read more
| Starring | Rock Hudson, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall, Barbara Carrera |
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| Director | Ralph Nelson |
| Genres | Thriller |
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Embryo
In this science fiction thriller, Rock Hudson tenderly portrays isolated scientist Dr. Paul Holliston, who gets involved doing experiments on a human fetuses and discovers a method to accelerate the process of the fetus growing into a mature adult in just a few days. Barbara Carrera is perfect as Victoria, his not so perfect, perfect looking instant adult female who is Holliston's first success along with a dog. And things only get worse once the "adult" fetus turns into a homicidal psycho and starts looking for a new formula to prevent her from aging any further. In a kind of contemporary science fiction thriller meets THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, director Ralph Nelson manages an effective blend of old and new plot elements. The plot driven screenplay is based on a story by Jack W. Thomas. Diane Ladd turns in a great supporting performance as Martha, Dr. Holliston's jealous housekeeper. The story wasn't filmed until ten years after its inception because producer's allegedly feared that its topic, misfortunes with growth hormones, was too provocative for audiences.
| Starring | Rock Hudson, Diane Ladd, Roddy McDowall, Barbara Carrera, Vincent Baggetta, Jack Colvin, Anne Schedeen, Dick Winslow |
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| Director | Ralph Nelson |
| Studio | INSTANT VISION LTD |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 44 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 17 Nov 2003 Production year: 1976 |
| Format | DVD |
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Frankenstein rides again in director Ralph Nelson's stylish but pointless seventies update. Rock Hudson gives one of his worst performances as the scientist who invents a hormone enabling foetuses to grow rapidly to maturity outside the womb. When he develops gorgeous Barbara Carrera, she turns into a homicidal maniac looking for the formula to stop her accelerated ageing. Embarrassing dialogue — Rock teaching his artificial creation about sex and mathematics! — and nauseating special effects will further test the patience of the initially interested.
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Rather unpleasant mixture of science fiction and old-fashioned horror; slickness can't conceal a total lack of taste.
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
This could happen in the near future....... (Yeah right)
Hidden amongst an appalling transfer, dimly lit set and indecipherable scientific babble, lies a decent piece of cinematic trash. Rock Hudson stars has Dr Paul Holliston, a scientist who devises a method of growing foetuses outside of the womb. After an initial success with a puppy, he quickly moves onto the human species and the result is Victoria (Barbara Carrera) a beautiful but unfortunately biologically unstable young woman. Full to the brim with over emotive acting, cheesy dialogue, off-the-wall set pieces (check out the house ?party? scenes) and a truly unbelievable finale. Unfortunately the pace is slowed somewhat by a series of unnecessary laboratory sequences but if you are willing to ride these out there are great ?what the f??? moments. So if you are a fan of trashy, low-budget Sci-Fi films then this is certainly worth a look but be warned the picture quality is extremely poor and the sound quality isn?t much better. A moderately entertaining 2.5/5.
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5 out of 7 people found this review helpful
This could happen in the near future....... (Yeah right)
Hidden amongst an appalling transfer, dimly lit set and indecipherable scientific babble, lies a decent piece of cinematic trash. Rock Hudson stars has Dr Paul Holliston, a scientist who devises a method of growing foetuses outside of the womb. After an initial success with a puppy, he quickly moves onto the human species and the result is Victoria (Barbara Carrera) a beautiful but unfortunately biologically unstable young woman. Full to the brim with over emotive acting, cheesy dialogue, off-the-wall set pieces (check out the house ?party? scenes) and a truly unbelievable finale. Unfortunately the pace is slowed somewhat by a series of unnecessary laboratory sequences but if you are willing to ride these out there are great ?what the f??? moments. So if you are a fan of trashy, low-budget Sci-Fi films then this is certainly worth a look but be warned the picture quality is extremely poor and the sound quality isn?t much better. A moderately entertaining 2.5/5.
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