Galaxy of Terror (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Galaxy of Terror is an action, adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by Bruce D. Clark, running about 81 minutes. “ALIEN was the beginning… Hell Has Just Been Relocated!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a lone spaceship proceeds on its long voyage across space, the crew are surprised to encounter a strange pyramid form. Surprise turns to horror as one by one, they discover that their darkest nightmares are all starting to become real. The pyramid has to be behind it all somehow, but how can they save themselves from its influence?
Who’s in it. Galaxy of Terror stars Edward Albert as Cabren, Erin Moran as Alumna, Ray Walston as Kore and Bernard Behrens as Commander Ilvar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Galaxy of Terror has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Galaxy of Terror page.
If you liked it. Fans of Galaxy of Terror tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Galaxy of Terror (1981)?
- In US, Galaxy of Terror is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Galaxy of Terror worth watching?
- Galaxy of Terror holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Galaxy of Terror?
- Galaxy of Terror stars Edward Albert, Erin Moran, Ray Walston, Bernard Behrens and Zalman King.
- When was Galaxy of Terror released?
- Galaxy of Terror was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.