On this day May 7, 1982, the sci fi horror film Forbidden World premiered in theaters. Directed by Allan Holzman and produced by Roger Corman, the film starred Jesse Vint and Dawn Dunlap and followed a space traveler sent to a remote research station where a genetic experiment has gone violently out of control.
Shot on a modest 1 million dollar budget and using recycled sets and footage from earlier Corman productions, Forbidden World leaned into gore, suspense, and low budget sci fi spectacle. It grossed 4 million dollars at the box office and became a cult classic among fans of 80s B movies.
Fun fact: The film was originally titled Mutant and was heavily edited to emphasize horror and action for theatrical release. An uncut version was later released on home video.
Shot on a modest 1 million dollar budget and using recycled sets and footage from earlier Corman productions, Forbidden World leaned into gore, suspense, and low budget sci fi spectacle. It grossed 4 million dollars at the box office and became a cult classic among fans of 80s B movies.
Fun fact: The film was originally titled Mutant and was heavily edited to emphasize horror and action for theatrical release. An uncut version was later released on home video.
