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# Lifeforce (Collector's Edition) [Blu-Ray/DVD Combo]

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Product description A mission to investigate Halley's Comet discovers an alien spacecraft. After a deadly confrontation the aliens travel to Earth where their seductive leader begins a terrifying campaign to drain the life force of everyone she encounters. Her victims in turn continue the cycle and soon the entire planet is in mortal desertcart.com An excessive failure in a decade known for excess at movie houses, Tobe Hooper's eccentric science fiction/horror epic Lifeforce (1985) has enjoyed in recent years a reappraisal from genre fans, which undoubtedly sparked the release of this deluxe Blu-ray/DVD presentation. Despite the best efforts of an impressive array of behind-the-scenes talent, from director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chain Saw Massacre) and writers Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby (Alien) to special effects designer John Dykstra (Star Wars), Lifeforce never quite blossoms into the phantasmagoric spectacle its producers--Cannon Films' infamous Menachem Golan and Yoram Globus--envisioned when they optioned Colin Wilson's The Space Vampires in their mid-'80s bid for respectability. Instead, it's a curious blend of pulp outer space adventure, with American astronaut Steve Railsback discovering a trio of aliens, including the comely Mathilda May, in a ship attached to Halley's comet, and apocalypse horror, with the aliens laying waste to London by draining its occupants of their vital energies. Hooper delivers some impressive set pieces in the picture's opening and final, manic third, as Railsback and SAS colonel Peter Firth attempt to track down May's hiding place as London collapses into anarchy, but often falters in his attempt to keep the high-minded, blockbuster-focused concept on track in the face of exceptionally purple dialogue and wildly varying performances (especially Railsback, who seems very uncomfortable throughout the film, and Frank Finlay as a babble-spouting professor). The decision to depict May in the nude throughout the film, while an obvious audience draw and one of the key reasons for the film's lasting appeal, also hampers the tone, pushing it towards drive-in territory when it clearly hoped to cleave towards the Star Wars/Star Trek ticket. The result is a genuinely offbeat film (a label that can be applied to nearly all of Hooper's CV), neither camp nor underrated classic, though it's never a dull ride, thanks to its bristling energy and the (literally) eye-popping special effects. Audiences and critics dismissed Lifeforce upon its release in 1985, but years of (heavily edited) TV broadcasts and home video have provided it with a fan base that should be pleased with Scream Factory's typically impressive Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Its chief appeal is the inclusion of both the 101-minute domestic cut by Tri-Star pictures, and the 116-minute international theatrical edit, which features more graphic material than the American version as well as composer Henry Mancini's complete score (which was replaced in part with cues by Michael Kamen). Two commentary tracks are also included: the first features Hooper with filmmaker Tim Sullivan (2001 Maniacs), whose enthusiasm occasionally overshadows the director's understated but informative contributions, while the second pairs special makeup effects supervisor Nick Maley (Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) with DVD producer Michael Felsher. Hooper, Railsback, and May are all showcased in short interview featurettes in which they discuss their experiences on the film, as well as the effect that Lifeforce had on their subsequent careers, while an electronic press kit created to promote the theatrical release offers vintage interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Two theatrical trailers, a TV spot, and an HD gallery of production stills round out the two-disc set. --Paul Gaita

Review: Love it - Halfway through watching Lifeforce you're wondering why this wasn't a legitimate hit. The monster effects are amazing, the acting is quite good, the concepts are great. Then the second half hits and you see why- things do go off the rails a bit. But this is still an all-time classic for fans of B-movies, horror, and sci-fi. The setup: Astronauts discover a derelict alien spacecraft. Inside they find a lifeform that looks human. They bring this entity back to Earth, only to discover that a soul-sucking alien has been let loose on the populace. Zombies, aliens, nudity, guns, post-apocalypse, and horror ensues. What's good: When people have their titular life force sucked out, they turn into creepily realistic zombies. These effects are absolutely tremendous, and hold up perfectly. They would work fine in a movie released today. There are some scenes- particularly the way the zombies "explode" when they run out of life- that deserve to be picked up in a sequel. Star Mathilda May plays the "Space Girl". She is the eye of the storm, a conduit to suck up all the life force on Earth and transmit it back to her ship. She's also naked for basically the whole movie, and her acting- including but not just limited to her body- is amazing. She adds a Terminator-like robot creepiness to the part, she's far more than just a naked lady. What's actually bad: Especially toward the latter half of the movie, the acting starts to run thin. Great British actors are tasked with delivering cheesy dialog, but no amount of acting can overcome the fact that the script isn't great and the scenes drag. There are also too many themes. It starts out sci-fi like 2001, it becomes a zombie movie, then it's a vampire movie, then it's a post-apocalyptic survival film, then it's a horror movie with religious themes. As the immortal quote from George Lucas goes, They "might have gone a bit too far in a few places". If the movie could have streamlined its list of genres and meld into one solid movie thematically, it would have been a classic. Things to watch out for: The amazing-for-its-budget ripoff of 2001 during the opening. The design of the aliens. Mathilda May's amazing role both in terms of nudity and acting. The creature effects. The amazing miniature shots when London is under siege. The absolutely crazy ending. And more! Lifeforce is an absolute can't-miss movie for all sorts of people. It's just a hair shy of being an outright all-time great movie, mostly due to being too ambitious with too many themes during its runtime. Give it a shot.
Review: Getting Gay With Patrick Stewart Has Disastrous Consequences - A hidden gem of 80s science fiction/horror. Sure, it's a bit cheesy, but honestly so was every movie made in the 80s. Believe it or not, these were cutting edge special effects for the time. Despite being a commercial flop, Lifeforce is one of the great horror films of its time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B00AWWX6XY |
| Actors  | Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Peter Firth, Steve Railsback |
| Best Sellers Rank | #97,171 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,090 in Horror (Movies & TV) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,788) |
| Director  | Tobe Hooper |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| MPAA rating  | R (Restricted) |
| Media Format  | Anamorphic, Blu-ray, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen |
| Number of discs  | 2 |
| Product Dimensions  | 6.75 x 5.25 x 0.75 inches; 0.01 ounces |
| Release date  | June 18, 2013 |
| Run time  | 1 hour and 56 minutes |
| Studio  | Shout! Factory |

## Product Details

- **Contributor:** Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart, Peter Firth, Steve Railsback, Tobe Hooper
- **Format:** Anamorphic, Blu-ray, Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen
- **Language:** English
- **Number Of Discs:** 2
- **Runtime:** 1 hour and 56 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love it
*by P***L on February 11, 2019*

Halfway through watching Lifeforce you're wondering why this wasn't a legitimate hit. The monster effects are amazing, the acting is quite good, the concepts are great. Then the second half hits and you see why- things do go off the rails a bit. But this is still an all-time classic for fans of B-movies, horror, and sci-fi. The setup: Astronauts discover a derelict alien spacecraft. Inside they find a lifeform that looks human. They bring this entity back to Earth, only to discover that a soul-sucking alien has been let loose on the populace. Zombies, aliens, nudity, guns, post-apocalypse, and horror ensues. What's good: When people have their titular life force sucked out, they turn into creepily realistic zombies. These effects are absolutely tremendous, and hold up perfectly. They would work fine in a movie released today. There are some scenes- particularly the way the zombies "explode" when they run out of life- that deserve to be picked up in a sequel. Star Mathilda May plays the "Space Girl". She is the eye of the storm, a conduit to suck up all the life force on Earth and transmit it back to her ship. She's also naked for basically the whole movie, and her acting- including but not just limited to her body- is amazing. She adds a Terminator-like robot creepiness to the part, she's far more than just a naked lady. What's actually bad: Especially toward the latter half of the movie, the acting starts to run thin. Great British actors are tasked with delivering cheesy dialog, but no amount of acting can overcome the fact that the script isn't great and the scenes drag. There are also too many themes. It starts out sci-fi like 2001, it becomes a zombie movie, then it's a vampire movie, then it's a post-apocalyptic survival film, then it's a horror movie with religious themes. As the immortal quote from George Lucas goes, They "might have gone a bit too far in a few places". If the movie could have streamlined its list of genres and meld into one solid movie thematically, it would have been a classic. Things to watch out for: The amazing-for-its-budget ripoff of 2001 during the opening. The design of the aliens. Mathilda May's amazing role both in terms of nudity and acting. The creature effects. The amazing miniature shots when London is under siege. The absolutely crazy ending. And more! Lifeforce is an absolute can't-miss movie for all sorts of people. It's just a hair shy of being an outright all-time great movie, mostly due to being too ambitious with too many themes during its runtime. Give it a shot.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Getting Gay With Patrick Stewart Has Disastrous Consequences
*by B***S on October 20, 2025*

A hidden gem of 80s science fiction/horror. Sure, it's a bit cheesy, but honestly so was every movie made in the 80s. Believe it or not, these were cutting edge special effects for the time. Despite being a commercial flop, Lifeforce is one of the great horror films of its time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tobe Hooper’s big budget naked space vampire epic. Excellent effects, story, effects, acting, effects, nudity, and EFFECTS!
*by J***R on November 20, 2016*

People often discuss this epic film for its nudity (and not much else) and I consider that a shame. It’s excellent, features strong acting and an elaborate story, and including great concepts and special effects. I’d recommend it to all horror fans, new and old, critical and horror-hound alike. Director Tobe Hooper (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, TCM Part 2, Poltergeist, Funhouse) is a horror master! Many know of Steven Spielberg’s heavy-handed involvement in Poltergeist and thus question Hooper’s contribution as a director. True. Spielberg is awesome and the family-urgency was likely a product of his influence. But have these Poltergeist nay-sayers even seen Lifeforce!?!?! Get ready for an AMAZING experience! An investigative space mission is graced with the discovery of the millennium! The astronauts unexpectedly encounter a 150-mile-long space vessel during an exploratory mission of Hailey’s Comet. The influence of H. R. Giger is undeniable as the vessel’s interior has an organic motif, as if the explorers were entering the anatomy (even the womb) of a leviathan being—much as in Poltergeist (1982; late in the film) or Alien/Aliens (1979, 1986). The spaceship’s inhabitants are all deceased, and they resemble bat people. You may be thinking “Are we really only 6 minutes into the running time?” The answer is YES. This film has a LOT to offer and it wastes none of your time! While most of the bat-like inhabitants are long dead, the explorers find three preserved, naked, uncannily human lifeforms in stasis chambers—two men, and a woman. Then…something mysterious happens and the mission returns home with zero contact for thirty days. So what happened on that ship that returned with no living crew members? It’s not as obvious as you may think. It’s not until mid-story that Colonel Tom Carlsen (Steve Railsback; Alligator II: The Mutation, Barb Wire, Ed Gein), who was on the original exploratory mission, is recovered as the sole mission survivor in an escape pod to inform the military that an alien vessel was encountered...and what happened on that ship. He comes back a changed man, and the only hope of hunting down the escaped female who is now wandering the streets of London and draining its inhabitants. Our interstellar succubus (Mathilda May; The Jackal) is beyond stunning, supernaturally manipulative, and clearly is on some sort of life-draining mission of her own. Her abilities infect our sexual weaknesses as well as our subconscious desires. So much so that a grown man might feel compelled to kiss Patrick Stewart (Green Room, Dune). For 1985 the special effects are fantastic!!! Utilizing Star Wars-like rotoscoping for space scenes and Ghostbusters-style ectoplasm for supernatural life-sucking effects, you almost forget this film is over 30 years old. The life-drained bodies are desiccated husks and the zombie-esque animatronics of their movement is impressive. Not only are the effects genuinely fantastic, but the concepts are as well. Classical vampire notions like the charming gaze, life-draining, telepathic links, and shapeshifting are clearly present, although cleverly modified. When the astronauts first enter the alien spaceship, it feels “strangely familiar” and when Tom sees the preserved female (Mathilda May) he seems to be entranced. And one can’t argue here, Mathilda May has entrancing boobs and a serious enthusiasm for kissing. Most men would be powerless. The first 20 minutes of this film are more substantial than most entire horror films. I know…you’re thinking “really, John, but all the nudity.” But you’d be wrong. This film remains something special even if there was not a nipple to be seen. Most interesting to me is how this 1985 movie, in the early HIV/AIDS era, captured the raw pansexuality of the vampire. Much as Anne Rice’s Lestat, even a withered male husk can allure another man to his charm. Although the “kiss” is admittedly more distant when male-to-male than when Mathilda tongue-wrangles her drained prey, infectious male-male kissing (or, at least, its implication) is quite frequent. It seems that Hellraiser (1987) and Hellbound (1988) were influenced by the exquisite life-draining effects, which set the bar high. The final segment erupts into an epidemic owing much to Dawn of the Dead (1978), with London immersed in a contagious essence-feeding maelstrom. The effects are consistently high quality and the bat monster is awesome, but the gore doesn’t properly kick in until this third act. Is this movie a work of film art? No. Is it an amazing horror film? YES! Does it have its fair share of heavy exposition? Sure. Do I care? Not at all! They deliver it well and in plausible context. This excellent horror film has my 100% backing. I may have fallen in love with it as a teenager (understandably for the boobs, at that age), but now I would love it if there were not a single nipple to boast. This film is smart, oddly elaborate without getting carried away with itself, and 96% serious in its delivery. Unusual in many respects, and noteworthy in more, this is not the film to miss.

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