Plot: What’s it about?
The moon is a strange, mysterious place and while no one has ever been there, some folks are already making plan on how to achieve that goal. The scientific community knows very little about the moon, while masses know even less. The equipment we use shows a barren landscape on the surface, but with such primitive tools we can’t be sure if those facts are accurate or not. So in an effort to discover the truth, a genius scientist and his friend, professor have been working on a space craft that will take them to the moon. While there, the two will gather information and return to reveal the truth about what lurks on the surface and beyond up there. They must know what they’re doing, because the damn junkpile lands them on the moon and even remains in good enough shape to take them home again. It seems as though our thoughts about the surface were way off, because the moon is covered in green grass and lush plant life, not all barren or desolate. The moon also houses other life forms, such as the colony of beautiful, topless women wandering around all the time. The two men are supposed to gathering information, but it might be harder to leave this paradise behind they think it will be.
I love low budget science-fiction and I love nudie cuties, so Nude On The Moon seems like a perfect match for me and I have to agree. I know some think of these as mere excuses to show naked girls, but I think they’re more of an excuse to show off cheap versions of space suits! I think the production design and locations are far more memorable than the breasts and butts in the film. The flesh is welcome and nice to look at, but there’s much more to like here than naked babes. The scenery is lush and very cool, giving the movie a distinct and natural visual impact. I never would have imagined the moon as a lush, green place, but if these ladies happen to be there, you can count me in. I’ll even plant some grass seeds if it will get the whole process rolling, I’m a team player after all. The costumes for the chicks are minimal and colorful, but the space suits simply take the cake in this film. I think they look like beta versions of laser tag outfits or maybe motocross uniforms, but I suppose they work magic in this movie, so I will give credit where credit is due. This is a classic flesh laden science-fiction adventure that no genre fan should miss, so make sure to check this film and disc out.
This film was written, directed, and coproduced by Doris Wishman, who has a major player in the realm of the sexploitation genre, especially nudie cuties like this one. These movies are remembered for their offbeat nature and loads of flesh, but I don’t think that makes them bad films by any means. The girls look good and never hesitate to drop those itchy clothes, but we also have a storyline and other visuals to soak up. I think the location work is what gives this movie the charm it has, but the bevy of beauties certainly doesn’t harm the film’s appeal. Wishman uses simple, but effective compositions to bring across her vision and I think it all fits into place very well in the end. If you’re a fan of this genre, then I highly recommend perusing Wishman’s resume of works. Bad Girls Go To Hell, Double Agent 73, Diary Of A Nudist, Behind The Nudist Curtain, and Another Day, Another Man all come to mind as ones to go after first. Aside from the band of gorgeous topless women in this film, the cast is average is best and I happen to like it that way. The cast includes William Mayer (Blaze Starr Goes Nudist), Pat Reilly (Tough Enough), Ira Magee, Doc Severinsen (Fatal Instinct), Lester Brown (The Cotton Club), and Marietta.
Video: How does it look?
Nude On The Moon is presented in a full frame transfer, which preserves the original aspect ratio of the film. The opening credits look pretty bad so I was worried at first, but soon the image clears up and looks very good throughout. Some debris is evident at times, but nothing that bad and I think this is the cleanest we could hope for this movie. The contrast is sometimes too bright, but on the whole the balance is good and no serious errors surface. Detail seems high and the overly bright contrast never harms the experience too much. The colors look bold and vivid, but never smear or bleed and flesh tones appear natural and consistent also. This is by no means perfect, but this is best you’ll find this film to look.
Audio: How does it sound?
This is more of a visual film than anything, but the included mono track takes care of business well on the audio end of things. There is some distortion present in the musical score, but nothing too severe and you have to expect some degree with a release like this one. The mystical and bizarre sound effects come across very well though and show no problems whatsoever. There is some slight harshness evident at times, but again this is to be expected from such a low budget and older title. I don’t think I was ever distracted and if I wasn’t paying close attention to listen for it, I might not have even noticed it. The dialogue sounds good also and I found no volume issues at all, while the vocals were crisp and clean at all times.
Supplements: What are the extras?
This disc isn’t as loaded as some other Something Weird releases, but it still has some cool supplements on board. A short film titled Moon Strip is included and it features just what the title indicates. In this, a young woman removes her clothes while some creepy alien tentacles lurk in the background. This is a nice companion short to the main feature and I am pleased to find it on this disc. You’ll also find a gallery of artwork from Doris Wishman’s other films, which includes posters, ads, and lobby cards for the most part and offer a nice look into how these films were pushed. The film’s original theatrical trailer also makes the cut and I am glad to have it, though some overlook trailers as valuable features.
