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Subject: Re: The First Spaceship on Venus--Slight SPOILER
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Date: Thu, 9-Feb-84 17:17:12 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  9 17:17:12 1984
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From:  Kevin 

I too remember that movie, and was also impressed by the surrealistic
sets and effects. The colorful, swirling gas/clouds in the atmosphere
added to the wierd mood. It really made you feel that you were in a very
alien place, as opposed to American SF which usually takes place in a
rocky canyon somewhere in L.A., or in a boring (interior design)
spaceship.

The story also had some mysteries (though not well done) to solve: what
happened to the inhabitants of the planet? What are those strange cables
running all over the place? What are these buildings used for?

I think this was made in Italy, and was dubbed poorly, making it
difficult for many stations to show it seriously. Seems there have been
several Italian SF movies that have a definite style of special effects,
set design, and story. I remember one about a planet of "vampires"
attacking the crew of a ship one by one, and another of an exploration
of a planet (Venus?) in which the astronauts discover a race of women,
and are aided by a tall robot (who comes in handy when the lava
arrives). Anyone know more about them? Titles? Dates?

~Kevin