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Good movie but grossly overrated

best movie i've ever seen.

A Major Disappointment

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

Instead of snakes, it's "malicious druid-spirit on a Plane" in this overall pitiable, sluggish and dreary attempt at supernatural horror/thriller. I'm usually ecstatic when stumbling across made-for-TV thriller from the blessed year 1973, because this period brought forward some of the absolute best and most atmospheric horror stories in history (like "The Night Stalker", "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark", "Scream Pretty Peggy"), but "The Horror at 37,000 Feet" clearly doesn't belong in the same list of honor. Instead, it's a poor attempt to cash in on two contemporary popular film genres at once, with a cast that is full of famous faces but a screenplay that is even more full of imbecilic content. Director David Rowell Rich and his crew simultaneously try to benefit from the successful disaster-movie formula ("Airport 1970" is the obvious role model) as well as from the hype of demonic/satanic possession chillers (like "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Exorcist"; - although I'm not entirely sure the latter one was already released). They seemingly forget, however, that they are working with a TV-movie budget and the inevitable TV-movie restrictions. The result is a totally anti-spectacular disaster movie, with laughable images of a plane supposedly "stuck" in the air and stewardesses desperately trying to look hysterical, mixed with an embarrassingly lame horror picture with ordinary play dolls being sacrificed to the evil demon and allegedly possessed women babbling words in Latin. An obnoxious architect has chartered a plane from London to New York to transport pieces of an abbey - including an ancient altar - that belongs to his wife's family heritage. There's also a small dozen of other passengers on board, including a former priest turned drunkard (the one and only William Shatner), a religious freak, a young model and a black doctor. Oops, the altar apparently homes the vengeful spirit of a druid! The invisible demon attempts to possess one specific passenger while the plane is stalled in the sky and largely covered in frost. Shatner's performance as the foul-mouthed ex-priest is hilarious! I'm not sure if he depicts the arrogant drunkard perfectly because he's so naturally talented or because he also thought the script was sheer rubbish and got drunk for real. The script is a mess and clearly nobody had any bright ideas for the climax. The ending is a vague hodgepodge of miserable special effects and a ridiculously random self-sacrifice. Oh well, at least it deserves two extra points for Shatner's wonderfully hokey performance and the cool DVD-cover.

I first thought this was going to be a parody.The production values (no nonsense setups, lighting, costumes, camera angles, dramatic close ups, soundtrack) reminds me a lot of Airplane with the overly dramatic acting style when there is not that much suspense.In fact, with a slight dialogue change it could be very funny in Airplane style. This would be a candidate for MST3K or a redo like What's up Tiger Lily would be even better.Shatner and Connors from Airplane II add to the feel. It is not great but when you think in the above context it is bearable.

I watched this years ago as a kid, on television, and only had vague memories of it. I just recently re-watched at and I have to say it's quite the turkey. A made for TV horror film staring Chuck Connors, Buddy Ebsen and William Shatner that takes place on a 747 airliner...at apparently 37,000 feet. There's a Druid stone on the plane (being moved from England to the U.S. to be part of a private bar of a successful architect. It's the solstice, the ancient Druid god's are angry and demanding a sacrifice. So, the movie is pretty weak, as one might expect for a made for TV movie of this time (1973), and I doubt many would like it. I enjoyed it mostly due to the memories it brought back and my weird love of crappy movies. If you want to relive some TV memories from the 70's or also like cheesy bad movies, then I say go for it... If you don't fit this mold, just walk away and don't look back. Trivia: Paul Winfield also stars in this movie - William Shatner and Paul Winfieled would later go on to be in Star Trek II - The Wrath of Khan nine years later in 1982.

Once upon a time, there was a world where (brace yourselves and try not to faint) cable, internet, and satellite TV didn't exist. Many would say it was a dark time best forgotten. During this time, movies would be created starring actors from television shows that were well-known.These productions would then air as special events or movies of the week on whatever one of the three major networks created them. CBS DVD reminds audiences of this by-gone era with their release of "The Horror at 37,000 Feet."A luxury flight is booked by a rich architect (Roy Thinnes) to transport the remains of an ancient abbey to the United States. The passengers are an odd combination from different walks of life. As the airplane climbs into the sky, it becomes all too apparent that something sinister has hitched a ride. The deadly situation causes the motley bunch and flight crew to come unraveled. Can a priest (William Shatner) who's lost his faith help destroy the evil that lurks at 37,000 feet?"The Horror at 37,000 Feet" is as ridiculous as it sounds. It's a fairly entertaining time-waster that no doubt did its job in 1973. CBS needed something to stick in a particular time slot off-season and this schlocky horror flick is the result.The ensemble cast of TV stars is typical of the movies-of-the-week being made during this era. Although the stars weren't as bright as the ones seen on the silver screen, they were familiar to audiences who kept up with television shows. Chuck Connors was well-known from his roles in "Branded" and "The Rifleman." Buddy Ebsen grew to fame through shows like "The Beverly Hillbillies," "Barnaby Jones," "Gunsmoke," and "Bonanza."Not quite the household name he is today, William Shatner was growing in fame thanks to "Star Trek" and his many guest spots on different high- profile series like "Mission: Impossible" and "Marcus Welby, M.D." Tammy Grimes had her own show in the mid-1960s and was appearing in "Love American Style," "NBC Children's Theatre," and others.Overdramatic acting, goofy sound effects, and sub-par special effects add to the beauty of this made-for-TV masterpiece. You can't help but get drawn in to the nostalgia. You'll find yourself yearning for a more innocent time where you watched what you had to because there weren't a million choices to choose from."The Horror at 37,000 Feet" is a somewhat enjoyable product of its time. It's a supernatural thriller rooted in the occult and reflects the Satanic Panic felt at the time. Imagine a unique blend of "Airport," "Rosemary's Baby," and "The Exorcist" that only the 1970s could make work.