Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam

1986 · 91 min · EN · PG · 5.2 (20 votes)
Dir. John Cherry · Starring Jim Varney, Glenn Petach, Myke R. Mueller, Jackie Welch, Daniel Butler, Esther Huston · Music Shane Keister

Hold on to your brain!

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Evil baddie Dr. Otto Von-Schnick-ick-ick tries to take over the planet by first destroying all of our financial systems, collapsing the world's economy and sending populations across the globe into mass panic! Only one goody-goody can stop him.. or can he? The oblivious Lance Sterling is on the case! With the aid of his underappreciated assistant Doris, will Lance manage to save the day and defeat Doctor Otto before the mad scientist's megalomaniacal plan is fulfilled? Or will the villain succeed in distracting them to their doom with his many convincing costumes, courtesy of his own convenient Changing Coffin? Tune in to find out!

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This is a goofy, low-budget 80s sci-fi romp. Expect campy villains, slapstick gags, and an absurd plot that feels like a fever dream. Perfect for a laugh with friends or a solo late-night dive into pure silliness.

campygoofylightheartedabsurdiststeady80s B-movielow-budget sci-fislapstick comedymad scienceeconomic collapseheroismabsurdity
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