Slime

The 1988 film Slime, directed by Fred Olen Ray, is a campy, over-the-top take on the classic B-movie trope. The story revolves around a group of friends, including the protagonist, a man named Jake, who is played by actor, Brad Barber, although this actor is little known. The film's plot, much like many of its low-budget contemporaries, relies heavily on cheesy special effects and ridiculous plot twists. Jake's adventure begins when, as a rockhound, he discovers a strange, glowing meteorite in the middle of the desert. Intrigued by its unusual appearance, he decides to bring it back to his home and study it further. Unbeknownst to Jake, the meteorite contains a strange, green slime that possesses a deadly property – it melts anything organic it comes into contact with. When Jake's friend, Mark, who is also a scientist and portrayed by actor, John Carrera, decides to help Jake analyze the meteorite, they inadvertently release the green slime into the atmosphere. As soon as they touch it, they start to dissolve into puddles of goo. The once ordinary, but now rather frantic duo, sets out on an ill-fated journey to stop the spread of the deadly slime and ultimately destroy it. They quickly realize that the only way to defeat the slime is to expose it to extreme temperatures, be it cold or intense heat. In their quest to rid the world of this hazardous goo, Jake and Mark's antics grow increasingly absurd. They concoct outrageous schemes involving massive fans to speed up evaporation rates, or even attempting to freeze the slime solid to eliminate the threat altogether. In each attempt, their plan backfires and they are forced to come up with new, even more creative solutions. Meanwhile, the green slime continues to wreak havoc throughout the neighborhood, turning once ordinary homes and vehicles into melted and twisted, nightmarish landscapes. Panic sets in as more and more residents are consumed by the deadly goo. Throughout the mayhem, the duo's personalities clash as they try to come up with a workable plan to defeat the slime. As their friendship begins to fray, they are joined by Rachel, a mysterious woman, played by actress, Julie Collins, who is somehow immune to the slime. Rachel proves invaluable in their battle against the slime, using her knowledge of chemistry to further aid their fight. Her unique perspective also offers a brief respite in the ongoing chaos. The film ultimately ends in an explosive finale, replete with pyrotechnics, as Jake, Mark, and Rachel work tirelessly to contain the green slime's destruction. After many failed attempts, they devise a plan to encase the slime in a massive blast furnace, ultimately melting it into oblivion. As the dust settles, the trio emerges triumphant, though barely unscathed, having just narrowly escaped the clutches of doom. Slime is a nostalgic throwback to a bygone era of campy horror, one that may delight fans of low-budget B-movies but may also test the patience of viewers seeking more sophisticated storytelling.