VILLAGE OF THE GIANTS (1965) * (really ****) Tommy Kirk, Johnny Crawford, Beau Bridges, Ronny Howard. Laughable sci-fi fantasy 'based' on HG Welles' "Food of the Gods" is just an excuse for really horrible filmmaking courtesy of schlockmeister Bert I. Gordon (read: BIG): Ronny (in his post Opie days) is "Genius", a kid who invents a goo that causes things to grow and once bad boy Bridges gets a hold of it turns himself and his gang into giants. Some way out special effects including the highlight: Giantess Joy Harmon "dancing" with tiny Crawford; or: ride the wild breasts! All I gotta say is woo hoo we need a remake quick! Two words: giant babes!! Look for go-go choreographer Toni Basil (of '80s one hit wonder "Mickey" fame!!) MORE TRIVIA: Harmon is best known as the wet dream of Paul Newman's chain gang in "Cool Hand Luke".
Review of Village of the Giants
