Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXX

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.

Can creature effects by Willis O'Brien help Joel, Crow, and Tom Servo get through the Mexican-set monster thriller "The Giant Scorpion" (1957)? Next, Mike and the bots must survive swordplay, cries of "Cabot!," and Jack Palance at his hammiest in the sci-fi/fantasy "Outlaw" (1988); British-made teleportation terror in "The Projected Man" (1966); and the wiggly, worm-filled wonder that is "Squirm" (1976). 6 hrs. total on four discs. Standard; Soundtrack: English.