A band of space travelers has just intercepted a distress call from a distant world. After landing on the shadowy planet, the crew is attacked by a horde of disembodied aliens with a diabolical plan: to conquer the universe by controlling the crew’s minds and stealing their souls.

Mario Bava’s foray into sci-fi is a body-snatching space journey that pits an astronaut crew against each other. Often rumored to be a major influence on Alien, this cult B-movie continues to charm, thanks to its beautifully kitsch production design and Bava’s signature style.