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  • 2004
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2004
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary An homage to the low-budget science fiction movies of the 1950's and early 60's, this story begins when Dr. Paul Armstrong (Blamire) and his lovely wife Betty (Masterson) head into the mountains in search of a recently fallen meteor containing the rare element atmosphereum.

Directed By: Larry Blamire

Written By: Larry Blamire

  • 2004
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2004
  • PG
  • TriStar Pictures
  • 1 h 30 m

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews
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Summary An homage to the low-budget science fiction movies of the 1950's and early 60's, this story begins when Dr. Paul Armstrong (Blamire) and his lovely wife Betty (Masterson) head into the mountains in search of a recently fallen meteor containing the rare element atmosphereum.

Directed By: Larry Blamire

Written By: Larry Blamire

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Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews
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30% Positive
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43% Mixed
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26% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 23 Critic Reviews
45
30% Positive
7 Reviews
43% Mixed
10 Reviews
26% Negative
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75
Given that the B-to-Z movies parodied in Cadavra were funny to begin with, it begs the question as to why writer-director-star Larry Blamire and company bothered. I think they’re not so much nostalgic for this type of movie as they are for the kind of laughter it provoked.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
70
A parody of B-movies stupid enough -- and yet with just enough brains -- to appeal to the most discriminating fans of the genre.
By Michael O'Sullivan FULL REVIEW
60
The skeleton's a hoot, and the score, credited to the solo-monikered Valentino, is pitch-perfect. Some judicious editing would make a huge improvement, however, because even at 90 minutes, it feels like Blamire's stretching the joke a bit thin.
By Luke Y. Thompson FULL REVIEW
60
As deliberately silly as the film is, it is very knowing and carefully thought out.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
40
It’s amusing, but it also eventually becomes tedious, like a comedy sketch that milks a good joke just a little too long.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
38
The photography, the dialogue, the acting, the script, the special effects and especially the props (such as a spaceship that looks like it would get a D in shop class) are all deliberately bad in the way that such films were bad when they were REALLY being made.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
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There's "so bad it's good," but there's also "just plain bad," and Skeleton's pre-processed shittiness spoils the fun.
By Keith Phipps FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Fragmighty, Transom Films, Valenti Entertainment
Release Date Feb 6, 2004
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating PG
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Tagline From the company that brought you "Zombies of Mora Tau" and "Lawrence of Arabia."
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Awards

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination
Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards
• 1 Nomination

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