On this day May 20, 1983, the sci fi action film Spacehunter Adventures in the Forbidden Zone premiered in theaters. Directed by Lamont Johnson, the movie starred Peter Strauss, a young Molly Ringwald, Ernie Hudson and Michael Ironside. Released during the wave of early 80s science fiction, the film combined post apocalyptic world building with 3D technology to create a visually ambitious experience.
The story followed a bounty hunter navigating a dangerous alien planet to rescue kidnapped women, all while facing mutant creatures and hostile environments. Despite mixed reviews, Spacehunter performed modestly at the box office, earning 16.5 million dollars against a 14.4 million dollar budget.
Over time it became a cult favorite among fans of retro sci fi cinema and remains a unique entry in the genre’s 80s catalog.
Fun fact: Spacehunter was one of the first major 3D movies of the 1980s and was released just one week before Return of the Jedi, which heavily impacted its box office performance.
The story followed a bounty hunter navigating a dangerous alien planet to rescue kidnapped women, all while facing mutant creatures and hostile environments. Despite mixed reviews, Spacehunter performed modestly at the box office, earning 16.5 million dollars against a 14.4 million dollar budget.
Over time it became a cult favorite among fans of retro sci fi cinema and remains a unique entry in the genre’s 80s catalog.
Fun fact: Spacehunter was one of the first major 3D movies of the 1980s and was released just one week before Return of the Jedi, which heavily impacted its box office performance.
