It doesn't get better that this! I just finished watching this movie for the thousandth time. However, I have not seen it in a good while. If you are following my website, I love 80's Gore.com, this review is part of my look into the transformation movies of 80's. This is an extremely low-budget movie that was actually made in 1990, I am including it in my reviews because it is an 80's film, no matter what. If you'll notice the header on the movie poster brags, "3D-Electronic Video Packaging!" If you were around to rent this when it came out, his eyes had glowing lights that were installed in the packaging! How awesome is that!
The plot of the film is simple: Scientist gets bit by an alien he is studying, man slowly transforms into a hideous anteater/alligator-type monster! Mayhem ensues properly! The thing I love about this movie is the special effects. Without them, there would be no movie. For the time (and the budget) they are top notch and gross! The level of detail put into the creatures and the kill scenes are really cool. Another plus is the level of detail that went into the production sets. This detail really makes you feel like your in some super-classified research facility somewhere.
Overall, the acting is horrible but tolerable. This is not nessessarily a bad thing. Campy acting goes perfect with the entire feel of the movie. My question to you is, "Is it possible to re-create or emulate the feel of this type of movie and so many others from this era?" You will find me asking you this question from time to time. This movie is that cool! The cast is made up of nobody's but there is one notable character played by Dianna Flaherty. She is notable for her roles in a couple REALLY BAD movies, Class Of Nukem High and Toxic Avenger. I know, I just called those two movies REALLY BAD! Again, that is not a bad thing. In the future, I will explore Troma. I digress, though.
If you have not seen or heard of Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor, I suggest and recommend you give it a shot. If you love low-budget 80's gore as much as I do, you must include this gem in your movie collection.
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