Parts: The Clonus Horror (1979)

i must have seen a different film!!

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Honestly, this isn't a really bad movie, but it's also not a really good movie. If you seen it on Mystery Science Theatre 3000 then you likely liked it much better. the plot is actually really good and really creepy. The plot is centered around 2 people. the actor and actress who play them are honestly, not that good and in my book, they are the worst part of the actors in this movie. i know they were supposed to play dumb clones, but they were just forgettable. honestly, the best acting came from the two known actors in Dick Sargent and Peter Graves.Anyways, the plot was around a person called Richard, who accidentally bumped into a woman called Lena. you quickly find out that they are controlled clones and shouldn't have met and when told of the problem Dr. Jamison (Dick Sargent) decided he would see what would happen with this, which would end up hurting them as Richard becomes curious about the world he lives in and of course he becomes curious about "America." Clonus is ran by the doctors and guides there, who are working for a guy called Walker, and the doctors and guides teach these clones while also having them exercise almost non stop it seems to get them ready for "America." what the clones don't realize is that America isn't what they think it is. i won't get into the plot after that because that's actually one of the most interesting parts of this movie. the acting from Dick Sargent and Peter Graves was awesome and i also liked the acting from the guy who could likely play a perfect Mario. Dick Sargent and the guy i call Mario were clear cut villains who hid their intentions well from the clones, but when you seen them, you knew they were just pure evil. Peter Graves on the other hand was the wolf in sheep's clothing to not only the clones, but also his own family and even to the audience. he came off as the nice guy politician, who also had a clear evil intention. he was gold in this movie and helped this movie. i feel that if this movie was re-made with a better budget and better actor and actress to play Richard and Lena that it would be highly successful because the plot is actually really interesting and creepy.

The Clonus Horror is the story of a clone farm for the wealthy and powerful. At the farm, their clones are allowed to grow in a safe, controlled environment until needed for organ harvesting. The clones are kept ignorant of the world to be easier to handle and manipulate. However, one clone named Richard (Tim Donnelly) starts to question his world and his purpose in it. After Richard discovers what he really is, he escapes to find his donor and, in the process, triggers a cover- up that will end in multiple murders.Had The Clonus Horror been made with a bigger budget and with bigger stars, it would probably be remembered more fondly today. As it is, it's an example of low-budget, 70s independent film making worth checking out. The story is interesting and compelling because it's the kind of thing you could actually imagine. With all the advancements in science, it's not that unthinkable. And just imagine being in Richard's shoes. For all practical purposes, he doesn't exist. How frightening would it be learn your whole life is a lie and your only reason for existing is to be killed when some guy needs a new kidney? Pretty horrific, if you ask me.Tim Donnelly really does his best as Richard. Though he can be grating at times, his sense of wide-eyed cluelessness comes through. Keenan Wynn and Peter Graves are enjoyable in small supporting parts.Michael Bay's The Island (which I've never seen) gets a bad rap for ripping-off Clonus. But many of the ideas in Clonus weren't all that new when it was made. There had been a number of movies made prior to Clonus that examined the possible misuse and ethical problems of cloning. One of my favorites is Coma. If you enjoy Clonus (or The Island), check out Coma.I feel that Clonus has been unfairly rated merely because it appeared on Mystery Science Theater 3000. I'm a huge fan of MST3k, but I realize that not all the movies that appeared on the show were "bad". Clonus is one of those. It's not the best movie ever, but it gets a 6/10 from me.

After several viewings of Clonus, this movie is not as bad as I had first thought. Sure, Robert Fiveson didn't have a huge budget, but the story definitely holds an interesting premise especially with scientific advancements today. You know there are some labcoats who've toyed with this notion before. Clonus is not recommended for those heavily reliant on Prozac. An extra plus for the dark undertone throughout this film.Clonus has its B grade charm: you get to see L.A., um I mean, *AMERICA* in the late 70s. There's the whole mind control effect and punishment for refusing to conform. Hey, that's the Enterprise red alert sound when Richard's running through the hallways! He really should have just called Jack Tripper to help him out or hide out at the Regal Beagle. Dick Sargent is at his ominous best and is only upstaged by the short, yet effective cameo by the late Peter Graves.Only you can prevent crotch fires.

This low budget thriller is a pretty decent B movie with a great original premise.The government has been running a clone farm for many years and now one of the clones has escaped into the outside world.A clever premise, some solid direction, and a good cast help to make this film a pretty compelling sci-fi thriller. The Clonus Horror is an effectively chilling film that examines the theme of what it is to be human and just how the advance of science can ultimately turn to a violation of human life. The direction of Robert Fiveson is well-done, as he creates some nicely nightmarish sequences to give this film a creepy edge, as though the subject matter of the movie alone isn't unsettling enough. There's also some gruesome scenes as well. Kudos also go to a stirring, operatic music score.The cast delivers good on their performances and features some great veteran actors like Dick Sargent, Peter Graves, and Keenan Wynn.While The Clonus Horror may not have the big budget of The Island, it's as equally thought-provoking and disturbing. Worth seeking out, especially for film buffs. *** out of ****