The Italian sci-fi flick 'Planet of the Vampires' isn't nearly as bad as the name would suggest, though sometimes silly it is in fact it's kind of smart and actually pretty good. Low budget but hard Sci-fi story, memorable sets and costuming enhanced by the bold colors associated with the 'Giallo' horror genera. The film is influenced by the likes of 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers' and would go on to have what appears to be a pretty strong influence on Ridely Scott's 'Alien' franchise. Story concerns two spaceships stuck on a planet, their crews being slowly driven mad and killed off. I liked that there were women in positions of authority on at least one of the ships, and the high collared black leather uniforms evoke Dracula and to a lesser extent anticipate late career Elvis. Plays like a Star Trek episode by Rod Serling. **1/2
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