Galaxis

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Galaxis
William Mesa
Written byNick Davis
Produced by
  • Patrick D. Cheh
  • Eung Pyo Choi
  • Barry L. Collier
  • Paul L. Newman
  • Nile Niami
Starring
CinematographyRobert C. New
Edited by
Music byChristopher L. Stone
Production
companies
  • Interlight
  • Morphosis Production Inc.
  • Prism Entertainment Corporation
Distributed by
  • Cine Plus Home Entertainment
  • First Release Home Entertainment
  • Medusa Pictures
  • Prism Entertainment Corporation
  • Turner Home Video
  • Videosonic Arts
Release date
  • June 1, 1995 (1995-06-01) (United States)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Galaxis is a 1995

William Mesa and written by Nick Davis. It stars Brigitte Nielsen, Richard Moll and Craig Fairbrass
. It was also released under the name Terminal Force.

The film received a negative review from the Houston Chronicle, which wrote it may actually be worse than direct-to-video productions.

Plot summary

A mythical gem, created at the birth of the universe, generates energy for sustaining vitality. Kyla (

freedom fighter with the ability of invisibility, makes her way to Earth to seek out a sister gem to stalemate Kyla and prevent him from obtaining the object. Once there, she discovers Jed (John H. Brennan) has already retrieved the object from its secure location. However, Victor Menendez (Fred Asparagus
) and his mercenaries also wish to own the device as recompense for monies Jed owes them. After dispatching Victor and his minions, Ladera bands together with Jed to seek out the first gem and thwart Kyla's plans.

Cast

Production

Filming

Galaxis was the feature film directorial debut for William Mesa.[1][2] His prior credits included serving as visual effects supervisor for Under Siege and The Fugitive.[1][2][3] The film is 91 minutes in duration.[3] Filmmaker Sam Raimi made a cameo appearance in the movie.[4]

Release

The film was released to VHS format for purchase in June 1995.[1][2]

Reception

The Houston Chronicle wrote a negative review, commenting: "Movies like this could give 'direct to video' a bad name."[4] The review wrote that the action sequences were alright, and that the film probably suffered from its low budget and poor script.[4] In The Sci-Fi Movie Guide, Chris Barasanti called it "derivative and joyless".[5]

Prequel

A prequel to the film was released as "The Survivor" in 1998, directed by Nick Davis, the screenwriter of the original. Richard Moll reprised his role as Kyla and Xavier Declie took over the role of Tarkin.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Hartl, John (June 8, 1995). "Several festival films are headed for tape market". The Seattle Times. p. E1 – via NewsBank.
  2. ^ a b c "Tandy shines in 'Camilla,' one of her final appearances". The Tampa Tribune. June 9, 1995. p. 10 – via NewsBank.
  3. ^
    The Miami Herald. June 30, 1995. p. 19G – via NewsBank
    .
  4. ^ a b c Westbrook, Bruce (July 7, 1995). "'Pulp' date set; 'Death' a triumph". Houston Chronicle. p. 5 – via NewsBank.
  5. ISBN 9781578595341
    .

External links
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