J Besser
But now it's not so hot. Like a lot of bad movies, "Killdozer" starts kind of fun. But pretty soon it drifts off into kind of dumb. It does have a solid cast. Across the board they were all solid. It's been 44 years I saw it last. The movie must have changed.
malenoid
This movie brings back an old memory, and not a good one either. At the age of 11 I would routinely check the TV Guide to decide which movie to watch that night. This particular night, I had a choice between Killdozer and Silent Running. They started at the same time on different stations. For some reason I chose to watch Killdozer.Killdozer has practically no plot. It was very, very disappointing. And to make matters even worse, I switched channels over to Silent Running which had about 15 minutes run-time left, and from what I could see it was 1000 times better than Killdozer.I sat there through the remaining minutes of Silent Running wishing I hadn't made the decision to watch Killdozer instead of Silent Running.
Woodyanders
A meteorite crashes onto the surface of a remote Pacific Island. A malevolent alien force in the meteorite causes an enormous Caterpillar D9 bulldozer to come to murderous life and terrorize a small handful of construction workers. Director Jerry London, working from a compact script co-written by noted science fiction writer Theodore Sturgeon, relates the compelling story at a steady pace and maintains a grimly sober tone from start to finish. Moreover, the able cast all contribute solid performances: Clint Walker as stern, rugged foreman Lloyd Kelly, Carl Betz as stolid, cynical loner Dennis Holzig, James Wainwright as hale'n'hearty lug Jules "Dutch" Krasner, Neville Brand as grizzled veteran mechanic Chub Foster, James A. Watson, Jr. as the laid-back Al Beltran, and a very young and boyish pre-"Vega$" Robert Ulrich as eager young turk Mark McCarthy. While the premise sounds admittedly silly, it's thankfully handled with admirable conviction and seriousness by the director and cast; the increasingly grim, tense and nightmarish atmosphere in particular prevents the whole thing from ever degenerating into laughable camp. The bulldozer makes for a genuinely fearsome and intimidating juggernaut. A pitched fight between the bulldozer and a huge shovel rates as a definite thrilling highlight. Terry K. Meade's polished cinematography and Gil Melle's nicely wonky'n'spooky score are both up to par. An enjoyable "Duel" variant.
suspiria10
Killdozer (1974) 2 of 5 Dir: Jerry London Stars: Clint Walker, Carl Betz, Neville Brand A group of construction workers are building an airstrip on a remote island. While clearing earth they discover a meteor that when disturbed omits a bright blue light and then possesses the massive bulldozer they use into 'Killdozer'. No where to run or hide the workers get picked off one by one until they formulate their final stand.'Killdozer' is an entertaining made-for-TV movie. Not too well done and a bit simple but once you get over its age you'll find yourself having a decent time.
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