Laserblast 1978

Overview

Laserblast is a 1978 American independent science fiction film directed by Michael Rae and produced by Charles Band. The film, which is also categorized as horror, has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes and was released in the United States on March 1, 1978. The cast features Kim Milford, Cheryl Smith, Gianni Russo, Keenan Wynn, Roddy McDowall, and Eddie Deezen, whose performance marked his screen debut. The plot follows Billy Duncan, a teenager who discovers an otherworldly laser gun in the southern California desert. This weapon was left behind by a pair of aliens who had recently executed its previous owner. Upon finding the device, the teenager gains significant power, but the discovery also makes him a target for the extraterrestrial beings. The film is noted for being produced by Charles Band, who is widely known for his work on B movies. The production is classified with a PG rating and is recognized as a science fiction film from the late 1970s.