Thirty-One Days O’Horror: Killdozer (1974)

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A construction crew unearths an alien meteorite off the coast of Africa while building an airstrip on an island. The meteorite emits a strange light that brings a bulldozer to life. Isolated from the rest of the world on the island, the crew battle for their lives against the dozer, now an unstoppable killing machine in 1974’s Killdozer!

The bulldozer kills members of the crew one by one. As their numbers dwindle, the team react in different ways. Some turn to the bottle for comfort, others slowly go insane. The crew foreman, Lloyd Kelly, a recovering alcoholic, remains levelheaded throughout the ordeal and he and Dennis work to stop the dozer. Do they succeed? Watch Killdozer and find out what happens!

Killdozer is a surprisingly well done Made-For-TV film. It features excellent action and wonderful acting. It has a solid cast including Clint Walker as Lloyd Smith, Carl Betz as Dennis Holvig, Neville Brand as “Chub,” James Wainwright as “Dutch,” James A. Watson, Jr. as Al, and a very young Robert Urich as “Mack.” Walker had an amazing and prolific career, including a starring role in the series Cheyenne, numerous roles in western films, and roles in films such as The Dirty Dozen and The White Buffalo. The rest of the cast had long careers as well, with Robert Urich going on to star in multiple television shows and films like Spenser: For Hire, The Lazarus Man, and Endangered Species.

I really liked this film. The premise seems pretty ridiculous on paper, but between a great cast, solid direction, and decent action, this film was a fun watch. I definitely recommend this film, especially if you’re a fan of 70s action films.

Thanks for checking out my review. Tomorrow’s film is one of my favorite killer car flicks, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!