I'm a big fan of Disney's The Black Hole that appeared in 1979. Although the film certainly wasn't the success Disney hoped it would be by any stretch, it did spawn a lot of spin-off merchandise, and over time has become quite a cult movie.
For me the most popular character was the menacing robot, Maximilian.
At this point in time I don't have many of the small Mego figures, I do have a Kate McCrae though, who, in the film had a psychic connection with V.I.N.Cent, the Palomino ship's robot. Was she able to see into Maximilian's evil electronic mind to find out what happened to her father and the rest of the crew of the Cygnus.
The metaphysical end of the film is certainly open to several interpretations. Is what we see real or illusion?
Adrift amongst the strange forces in the Black Hole we see Max and the archetypal mad scientist, Reinhardt somehow fused together. It seems Max and Reinhardt are cursed to spend eternity in a strange realm..
Great pictures, I'll have to revisit this movie as an adult as I remember thinking the movie couldn't make up its mind if it was star wars or 20000 leagues under the Sea but it has been 30 or so years since I saw it!- MJ Southcoast base
ReplyDeleteThanks MJ. The movie is definitely worth a rewatch.
DeleteIt did go through several rewrites, starting out as a space disaster film before becoming the darker space opera that it became. I don't think it found a proper audience first time round. Disney fans expecting a family film were disappointed. I believe it was the first Disney film that carried a PG cert.
Cool I'll check it out, MJ
DeleteGood stuff. A few more Black Hole related posts to come, MJ.
DeleteBeautifully photographed Scoop! I'm a fan of the fiery red sky look.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ed, yes, it was my attempt to recreate Max and Reinhardt's final hellish scenes.
Deletegreat picture,and great movie! a bit disquieting... ew
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