On May 8, 1985, the sci fi horror film Creature premiered in theaters all over the U.S. Directed by William Malone, the movie starred Stan Ivar and Wendy Schaal and followed a team of astronauts who uncover a deadly alien lifeform on one of Saturn’s moons. As the crew investigates, they are hunted by a creature that infects and controls its victims.
Creature was clearly influenced by Alien but carved out its own cult following with atmospheric tension, practical effects, and a bleak, claustrophobic tone. Though it didn’t make a big splash at the box office, it became a VHS favorite during the rental boom of the 80s.
Fun fact: The film was released internationally under the title Titan Find and featured a supporting role by Klaus Kinski, whose intense presence added a dose of unpredictability.