Watch Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye is a science fiction horror movie that features some of the best comedic commentary from the critically acclaimed series Mystery Science Theater 3000. The movie was released in 1996, and it stars Trace Beaulieu and Joel Hodgson as the primary voices behind the show's popular robots - Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo.

The plot of the movie follows a team of experts who investigate strange events happening on a remote Swiss mountain, where people start disappearing in bizarre circumstances. As they venture up the mountain, they find themselves encountering the mysterious Crawling Eye, a creature that has the power to hypnotize those that look into its eye. As the team battles to survive their encounter with the eye, we see plenty of comedic commentary from Crow and Tom Servo, as they make snarky quips about the movie's poor production value and cheesy special effects.

The Crawling Eye is an adaptation of the British horror film of the same name. The movie was produced in 1958, and was repurposed for American audiences in the 60s, dubbed over with English language audio. The original film wasn't an overwhelming success, but it found a second life as a popular cult favorite when it was featured on Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Trace Beaulieu and Joel Hodgson are the primary voices behind the robots, but the show features a rotating cast of comedians who provide commentary and make fun of the movies 'B-movie' quality. The aim of the series is to provide a lighthearted commentary on classic and not-so-classic films, every one of which comes packed with classic sci-fi and horror tropes. Fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 love the show because of the witty commentary and the way it pokes fun at the terrible films it features.

The Crawling Eye is quite short, only running at around 77 minutes long. However, this creates an excellent environment for fans of Mystery Science Theater 3000 to enjoy the film's unique brand of humor. The movie's plot, and the way it is presented, is perfect for the commentary, which is where the show truly shines. The jokes range from obvious flubs like the show's opening credits, which have been intentionally left with an annoying hiss, all the way to the Crawling Eye itself, which gets mocked for looking ridiculous and not being scary in any way.

Over the course of the movie, the humor builds and builds, with the jokes coming thicker and faster as the plot unfolds. This keeps the viewer engaged and helps to make the film feel more entertaining than it would be otherwise.

One of the best aspects of the show is the overall sense of fun, which really shines through in the Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye movie. The show's humor is never mean-spirited, and the commentary is always good-natured. The cast and crew of the series achieved the perfect balance between mocking the film and respecting it, making it a standout addition to the series.

In conclusion, if you're a fan of the show, this latest addition to the Mystery Science Theater 3000 canon is an absolute must-watch. The movie is perfect for their style of comedy and never feels like a chore to watch. By providing hilarious commentary on the terrible sci-fi classic, the Crawling Eye, the cast of MST3K delivers another delightful and entertaining episode. If you're looking for a fun and lighthearted watch that will keep you entertained throughout, Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye is just what you need.

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye is a 1989 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.