Official movie poster for Galaxy of Terror (1981), a action adventure film

Galaxy of Terror(1981)

ALIEN was the beginning… Hell Has Just Been Relocated!

5.3(261)1h 21m1981-10-01
ActionAdventureHorrorScience Fiction

Galaxy of Terror Synopsis

As a lone spaceship proceeds on its long voyage across space, the crew are surprised to encounter a strange pyramid form. Surprise turns to horror as one by one, they discover that their darkest nightmares are all starting to become real. The pyramid has to be behind it all somehow, but how can they save themselves from its influence?

Galaxy of Terror (1981) is a action, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Bruce D. Clark, released on October 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston and Bernard Behrens. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 261 ratings.

Director:
Bruce D. Clark
Writers:
Bruce D. Clark, Marc Siegler
Producers:
Roger Corman
Cinematographer:
Jacques Haitkin
Composer:
Barry Schrader
Production:
New World Pictures
Budget:
$700,000
Status:
Released

Galaxy of Terror (1981) Trailer

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Galaxy of Terror Videos & Clips

Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Galaxy of Terror.

Galaxy of Terror (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]

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Barry Schrader - Damia's Death [Galaxy Of Terror OST 1981]

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Gusano espacial | "La galaxia del terror" (1981)

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Galaxy of Terror - The Cinema Snob

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Dark Corners - Roger Corman's Galaxy of Terror

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Josh Olson on GALAXY OF TERROR

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Galaxy of Terror Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 261 ratings.

CinemaSerf

5/10

The first ten minutes of this really do have you reaching for the fast forward button, but once it settles down and we get past the characters/plot establishment sequences, it turns into an half-decent sci-fi murder mystery. The crew of a spaceship are sent on a rescue mission. When they arrive at the site, they discover that the other crew have been brutally slaughtered and, trapped by an electro-magnetic storm,…

Reviewed on June 7, 2023

Wuchak

6/10

**_Corman-produced sci-fi in the wake of “Alien”_** In the future when humanity is involved in space travel and governed by “The Master,” a rescue spacecraft is sent to a remote planet to investigate a crashed vessel. Things go from bad to worse. People tend to write off “Galaxy of Terror” (1981) as an “Alien” knockoff,” which it is, but that iconic Ridley Scott film itself ripped-off every main aspect of the first…

Reviewed on August 29, 2024

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Galaxy of Terror – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Galaxy of Terror online?

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Galaxy of Terror (1981) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Galaxy of Terror?

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The main cast of Galaxy of Terror (1981) includes Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens and Zalman King. The film was directed by Bruce D. Clark. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Galaxy of Terror released?

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Galaxy of Terror was released on October 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 21m.

Is Galaxy of Terror worth watching?

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Galaxy of Terror (1981) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 261 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Galaxy of Terror?

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Yes. The official Galaxy of Terror trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.