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The Incredible Melting Man (1977)

This is one of those films that sounds like one of the titles The Beav and his little dorky buddies would talk about seeing at the Saturday matinees. But from the minute Famous Monsters Of Filmland "splashed" the icky main character in full color on the cover of one of their issues, it became a "must-see". And see it, I did. I have told people about this film for years, and they look at me like I'm speaking in tongues or something. Over the years, this film has become less gross and more funny. Now it is impossible to watch without supressing giggles and snickers. Astronaut brings something back from a space mission, and he starts melting. The only thing to slow the process is eating human flesh. Lots of gooey makeup effects from Oscar Award winner Rick Baker. Prime howler material. The rather old Orion Video VHS was used for this review.

Entertainment: 4 (Will keep you rolling with silliness)

Crap Factor: +4 (They just don't make junk like this anymore)

Value: 4 (Worth owning, but avoid the bootlegs)