It Came from Another World (2007)

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'It Came From Another World' (2007)

Here's how the director describes his film on IMDB:

"'It Came From Another World!' chronicles the continuing adventures of everyone's favorite 'a-rockin' scientist, Professor Jackson. First introduced in 2006's "The Monster of Phantom Lake," Professor Jackson (Josh Craig) finds himself tasked yet again with saving the planet from certain doom. When Professor Jackson's colleague and best friend Dr. Frasier (Mike Mason) doesn't return from a scientific expedition in the deep woods, the Professor is sent to find and retrieve him. While searching, the Professor and Canoe Cops Sven (M. Scott Taulman) and Gustav (Mike Cook) stumble upon an enigmatic meteorite that may hold the answer to Dr. Frasier's disappearance - and something far more cataclysmic than they could ever imagine! Can our intrepid heroes unlock the secrets of the mysterious "rock from outer space" before its otherworldly power threatens not only the fate of the entire universe, but Professor Jackson's wedding plans?"

Last night I re-watched the 2nd film of director Christopher R. Mihm. What a treat! It was slower paced than the first, but it had all the cool '50s cheese that you would expect from a Mihm production. It was in black & white and the actors were fantastic and delivered their lines brilliantly with extra cheese. The special effects were well done. 

Actress Shannon McDonough who played the character Julie Ann Saint Marie was exceptional in her performance. I also really enjoyed the amount of screen time that the canoe cops got in this one. I'd like to see them in their own web series ala cliffhanger serial some day.

Another fantastic Mihmiverse film! This movie was also chocked full of references from Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and Star Trek, right down to a climatic battle between the main scientist hero and an alien that has taken over the body of the scientist's friend. They fought with canoe paddles which paid homage to the Star Trek original series episode "Amok Time" where Kirk fought Spock with those metal pole weapons. Cool stuff. Big references from films 'The Wrath of Khan'' and 'Return of the Jedi.' Mihm's ability for lacing retro pop culture right into his screenplays is exceptional and the scenes are sure to bring a smile to every nerd's face. 

"It Came From Another World' (2007) is another Christopher R. Mihm hit! I loved it. Go check it out along with all his other feature films. You can purchase his DVD or Blu-Rays along with other super cool Mihmiverse artifacts at his website: www.sainteuphoria.com.

Keep it cheesy my friends!

- Patrick Shawn Bennett