Heavy Metal (1981) Movie Review

Analog Jones gets louder and nastier than ever when they review Heavy Metal (1981). Quick Facts Directed by Gerald Potterton Produced by Ivan Reitman and Leonard Mogel (the publisher of Heavy Metal magazine) Screenplay by Daniel Goldberg and Len Blum Based on Original art and stories by Richard Corben, Angus McKie, Thomas Warkentin, Bernie Wrightson Distributed by Columbia Pictures Released Date: August 7, 1981 Budget: $9.3 million Box Office: $20.1 million Rotten Tomato Score: 66% Tomatometer, 67% Audience Score Voice Actors Richard Romanus as Harry Canyon Joe Flaherty as Charlie, the lawyer Eugene Levy as Captain Lincoln F. Sternn Our boy John Vernon (Killer Klowns from Outer Space) as Prosecutor Harold Ramis as Zeke John Candy as Robot and Den - Great to hear his voice again. VHS Description Based on the fantastical illustrated magazine Heavy Metal, producer Ivan Reitman combines original artwork and stories by five of the world’s most respected adult animators to create the otherworldly tale of a glowing green orb from outer space that spreads destruction throughout the galaxy.  Richly and lavishly drawn, Heavy Metal includes the science fiction writing of Dan O’Bannon (Alien, Total Recall), the character voices of John Candy and Harold Ramis, and a pounding soundtrack by Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Nazareth, and many more.  Highly imaginative and full of surprising special effects. Heavy Metal sets the standard for alternative contemporary animation. An intoxicating experience not to be missed. How to listen and reach Analog Jones and the Temple of Film Discuss these movies and more on our Facebook page. You can also listen to us on iTunes, iHeartRADIO, Podbean, Spotify, and Youtube! Please email us at [e-mail] with any comments or questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices