Great concept, competently executed. Nice photography.

Rating: 7/10 (5 June 2001)

Well, this certainly was a well thought-out concept. It seems that Jim and Ken Wheat spent a lot of time working out the most convoluted way that this film could be presented.
A freak crash-land on a desert planet, devoid of life... only it's not devoid of life it has millions of horrific flesh-eating creatures living under its surface. Hang on though, they are afraid of the light and the suns never set on this planet. Phew! Uh-oh, once every 22 years a conjunction of planets means that the planet is plunged into pitch black. Big problem. What they need is someone who can see in the dark. Luckily they have someone who can. Unluckily he is a re-captured escaped convict who has committed many mass-murders. Things are not really easy, are they. Take away any weapons or real means of power and they are all in trouble.

The first half of this film is excellent, with a good command of suspense. I watched this film late at night in the dark and it was very effective. The second half (you know how it is with horror: the bit where they show the monsters) was not quite as effective, but had some reasonable action to keep the plot moving. Competent acting from another ex-neighbours cast member, as well as the rest of the cast.
The other thing I liked was the use of colour in the photography for the different colours of the suns. It looked really nice in the first half before the suns went down and it went all black.
In summary: Worth watching. Competent and good fun, but will not be a classic in years to come.