Robot Monster (3D BLU-RAY)

US Import

 A cosmic catastrophe has wiped out humanity, and now the last six survivors must outwit that strangely iconic alien menace, Ro-Man (George Barrows). Taking orders from the pitiless Great Guidance, Ro-Man wavers in his pursuit of human annihilation when he falls in love with a girl (Claudia Barrett). Can dashing young Roy (George Nader) save her? Independently photographed in less than a week on location in Bronson Canyon, the Tru-Stereo photography is comparable to the major studio 3-D productions of the time. And to mark the milestone 70th anniversary of this all-time sci-fi classic, the 3-D version of ROBOT MONSTER has been painstakingly and masterfully restored from complete 35mm archival 3-D elements by the talented archivists at the 3-D Film Archive, the leading experts in vintage stereoscopic film restoration.

This is your opportunity to finally see the incredible Ro-Man as director Phil Tucker intended -- in the miracle of Tru-Stereo Three Dimension!

The ROBOT MONSTER Blu-ray restoration is presented in both BD3D (for those with the necessary equipment) and compatible anaglyphic 3-D which will play on any system or monitor, plus in standard 2-D as well. In addition, one pair of red/cyan anaglyphic glasses is included.

3-D BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE

• STARDUST IN YOUR EYES (1953) - Robot Monster's original prologue starring Slick Slaven aka Trustin Howard. New 4K scan from the left/right 35mm master positives.
• MEMORIES OF A POOPED-OUT PINWHEEL (2022) - Greg Moffett shares his personal recollections of filming on location over a period of four days in March 1953.
• TRAVELS THROUGH TIME & SPACE (2023) - Newly curated vintage slide presentation from Stereoscopic Anthropologist, Hillary Hess
• ADVENTURES IN 3-D (1953) - Newly restored Golden Age 3-D Comic Book, presented in association with Carl Scheckel at Carl's Comix.
• Plus additional trailers, vintage shorts, and a restoration demo!

2-D BONUS FEATURES INCLUDE

• SAVING SLICK (2023) - Sean Thrunk's new documentary short explains how 1950's nightclub comedian Slick Slaven is reminded of his long-forgotten act and identity when his lost 3-D film is revived in 2003.
• JOE DANTE, TRAILERS FROM HELL (2013) - 1956 MONSTER FROM MARS reissue trailer hosted by Joe Dante, courtesy of Trailers from Hell
• MISTAKES & INNOVATIONS (2023) - Bob Furmanek describes the original day-for-night footage and Phil Tucker's innovative use of "Double Film" aka "3-D Blinkey."
• RESCUING RO-MAN (2023) - This documentary short by filmmaker Sean Thrunk tells how an accidental discovery of two forgotten 35mm prints in 1990 saved the only complete 3-D footage.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY TRACK (2022) with Greg Moffett, Mike Ballew, Eric Kurland and Lawrence Kaufman.
• WAS I A MAN (2022) - New song by The Other Favorites, aka Josh Turner and Carson McKee, played during the post-feature restoration credits and memorabilia gallery.
• MEMORABILIA GALLERY (2023) - Created by Charles Barnard with original newspaper ads, posters, lobbycards and publicity photographs.
• BELA LUGOSI - YOU ASKED FOR IT (July 27, 1953) - Appearance on live television, newly restored.
• REGION-FREE RELEASE