Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXIV

Watching cheesy movies was never more enjoyable than in this cult fave 1988-1999 TV series. Shot into space by mad scientists, futuristic janitor Joel Robinson (Joel Hodgson) (later replaced by Mike Nelson) and his robot friends Crow, Gypsy, and Tom Servo view--and offer a comedic running commentary on--the greatest cinematic turkeys ever made. With Trace Beaulieu, Kevin Murphy, Jim Mallon, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl.

Mike and the bots watch as a young hero battles Mongol invaders, wind demons, and a fire-breathing three-headed dragon in the Russian-Finnish fantasy "The Sword and the Dragon" (1956); while the Mexican wrestling/horror smash-up "Samson vs. the Vampire Women" (1962), starring Santo as Samson, could mean farewell to TV's Frank. And it's a double dose of bad Japanese sci-fi, with a lot of aliens named Ken, for Joel, Crow, and Servo, courtesy of "Fugitive Alien" (1987) and "Star Force: Fugitive Alien II" (1987). 6 hrs. total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes; bonus shorts; more.