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Joel and the Bots endure Miles O'Keeffe as Ator while Doctor F. endures Frank's efforts to be Mike Douglas.

Miles O'Keeffe, who starred in this film, saw MST3K's treatment of it on TV and loved it. He was so impressed that he even called the show's producers/writers to compliment them, and asked if he could have a copy of the episode to keep.

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    • Author: Shaktizragore
    Many people (not on this site, but in popular media) have taken MST3K to task for picking on bad films. Some columnists have complained they were taking pot shots at east targets. In their review of the theatrical version of show, the Chicago Reader (in the worst movie review I have ever read) suggested they should give this treatment to "respected" movies, such as Woody Allen's "Interiors". The reviewer then went on to complain that the chosen target was a movie he liked. Moron.

    Watching this installment proves why they picked on bad movies. Not only is it easier to get the rights to broadcast them, but such stunning ineptitude deserves ridicule. But they take it even further. They find riffs off of moments the film makers were obviously not paying attention to and turn them into artistic comedy. It is like making an impressive sculpture out of plop of mud. In this case, the quotes excerpted do not even touch the surface of how funny this episode is. You really have to see it. The effect is staggering. I have seen this episode numerous times and I always laugh so hard and so continuously I have to pause the tape for breathing breaks.
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    • Author: Use_Death
    I love this episode so much. Its one of my top 3 picks of MST3K best episodes ever.

    From simulating sounds to added dialogue to overall comments about the ridiculous filmmaking, Joel and bots are on top of their game with this installment of MST3K. Their reenactment of the opening credits in segment 2 is fantastic.

    The movie's plot, per the below-listed website, is: Ator (Miles O'Keeffe) is a renowned swordsman / body builder / scholar / scientist / healer / warrior whose trademarks include a well-developed fat-free physique, little pants, a resplendent mane of freshly-shampooed locks complete with adorable Samurai top-knot, leather accessories (including leather-fringed leg warmers), a pointy little visor and the ability to fight - poorly - with two swords at once. He is a one-time disciple of Akronas and dwells in a remote castle/cave of his own "at the edge of the Earth." Ator sets out to aid Akronas who's castle has been overrun by the evil faux-Asian warlord Zor (David Brandon) and his henchmen. But he's in no particular hurry and leaves with no visible supplies for the journey except a fabulous floor-length lavender cape, aided of Thong and Mila.

    Honestly, there are a few jokes that still fly over my head. Some of the jokes are going to be outdated for my kids. But the overall mayhem in this episode will delight viewers!

    There are just too many quotes to pick from in the hilarious riffing, but one of my favorites is, "by the stubbing of my thumb, something stupid this way comes." What's yours? MST3K is at its finest with this episode.

    Learn more about this episode here: http://mst3k.wikia.com/wiki/Cave_Dwellers
  • Episode cast overview:
    Trace Beaulieu Trace Beaulieu - Crow T. Robot / Dr. Clayton Forrester / TV's Madam
    Joel Hodgson Joel Hodgson - Joel Robinson
    Jim Mallon Jim Mallon - Gypsy
    Kevin Murphy Kevin Murphy - Tom Servo
    Frank Conniff Frank Conniff - Frank
    Christopher Wurst Christopher Wurst - Gerry
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