Ep 17. The Horror of Party Beach
- September 6, 1997
In this episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, the gang is back with their signature wit and commentary as they watch and riff on The Horror of Party Beach. The film, released in 1964, is a classic B-movie horror flick about a group of young adults who head off to a beach party, only to find themselves under attack by mutated sea creatures.
The crew, comprised of Joel (played by Joel Hodgson), Crow (Bill Corbett), and Tom Servo (Kevin Murphy), watch the film from their makeshift spaceship as they are launched into space by their former boss, Dr. Clayton Forrester, who has forced them to watch terrible sci-fi and horror films as part of his evil plan to take over the world.
As the film begins, the gang are quick to point out the film's numerous plot holes, bad acting, and cheesy effects. They also make fun of the film's attempts to be hip and cool, with its surf music soundtrack and attempts to seem like a teen movie.
As the film progresses, the gang's commentary becomes increasingly hilarious, with jokes ranging from references to contemporary pop culture (for the time, at least) to off-the-wall puns and one-liners.
Among the group's favorite targets is the film's bizarre monster designs, which feature mutated sea creatures that have been transformed by toxic waste. The gang are quick to point out that the monsters look more silly than scary, with one of the creatures appearing to be a giant walking clam.
Overall, the gang's commentary adds a hilarious new dimension to an otherwise terrible movie, making The Horror of Party Beach a must-watch for fans of bad cinema and MST3K alike.
As the episode progresses, the gang's commentary becomes even more absurd and hilarious, with Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo trading jokes and puns back and forth as they make fun of the film's many flaws.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a unique brand of humor that has become iconic to the show, with the gang's jokes and commentary making even the worst films bearable.
Whether you're a fan of classic horror films or just looking for a good laugh, Mystery Science Theatre 3000 season 8 episode 17 is a must-see, filled with some of the show's best jokes and commentary to date. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sheer hilarity of The Horror of Party Beach, as riffed on by the MST3K crew.
