Commander John J. Adams, played by a pre-comedy Leslie Nielsen, lands on Altair IV to find only Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira left from an earlier expedition, and a mystery about why. Its Technicolor sets and electronic score shaped decades of science fiction, and a 35mm print at brunch suits its bright, retro look. If you want to show kids where Star Trek came from, this is a perfect weekend matinee.
What to expect
A midday 35mm screening with brunch served at your seat in Nitehawk's Prospect Park auditoriums. The film is gentle, colorful and family-friendly by Nitehawk's labeling.
Good to know
- Nitehawk Prospect Park is at 188 Prospect Park West; take the F or G to 15 St-Prospect Park.
- Screens from a 35mm print.
- Brunch and drinks are ordered at your seat.
- Listed as family friendly by Nitehawk.
- Plays both weekend days.
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Common questions
Is it OK for kids?
Nitehawk tags the screening as family friendly.
Who stars?
Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis and Leslie Nielsen.
