Spaceship Galliot is sidetracked by a distress call to a strange planet. Upon arrival, after a rough landing, the crew goes crazy and starts to attack one another, without any memory of it seconds later. Members of the crew start to perish, one by one, only to be resurrected by disembodied aliens with a sinister plan to take over the world. A good deed soon turns into a fight for their lives!

Mario Bava, best known for his colorful films of terror and the macabre, takes his turn at classic sci-fi. Planet of the Vampires is classic sci-fi cheese at its finest. It's easy to point out the similarities from science fiction of later years to Bava's classic work. He was an innovator, in all genres of film; one in a million.

Some of the effects are out dated and quite simply, not that good, but many of the set pieces are quite remarkable, and really set the mood and tone of the film. Planet of the Vampires is pure Bava from start to finish. Bava's classic lighting schemes are present throughout, and at times, are quite breathtaking. The sets are truly remarkable, and kudos to whomever went hog wild with the fog machine, cause I loved it!

Word of warning, there are actually no Vampires in this film. If you are looking for Vampires, and will be disappointed when you find none, this film may not be for you. Perhaps, Planet of the Zombies, or Planet that has no Vampires would have been a more appropriate title. Either way, this film is a lot of fun, it just has no Vampires in it.

Planet of the Vampires is presented in a non anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen transfer, and is really quite impressive. There is some slight grain present, and a few scenes harbor some slight scratches, but over all, a really clean transfer, I was really pleased. Colors are bright and vibrant, black levels are dead on, which makes for quite a visual treat.

Sound is Dolby Digital Mono, and is crystal clear. There is absolutely no distortion, hiss or other annoyances. Fine job on the sound by MGM, rounds out an impressive audio and video presentation for a forgotten classic.

Extras are pretty much non-existent, but that's OK. A really fun theatrical trailer in OK shape is presented. With this title selling for less than 10 bucks, one really can't complain.

All I can say is, MGM has done it again. An overall impressive job, on a film I thought I would never see on DVD. Bava fans should be shot on sight for not picking this up, ASAP. First timers, fans of classic sci-fi, should be pleasantly surprised. There's a blurb from a review on the back of the cover "..Should keep the young on the edge of their seats!" and I agree. This is a great film for adults and kids alike. A Bava film the whole family can enjoy.