Saturn 3 is a science fiction film that incorporates many typical genre elements such as a futuristic setting, space exploration, and advanced technology, specifically focusing on a space station orbiting Saturn. It includes the common sci-fi trope of artificial intelligence gone awry, with a robot becoming homicidal due to transferred human insanity, which introduces psychological thriller aspects. The movie stands out by combining sci-fi with horror and psychological drama within the isolated and claustrophobic environment of a remote space base, emphasizing human relationships and emotional tension alongside technological danger. Unlike many sci-fi titles that prioritize grand space battles or large-scale cosmological themes, Saturn 3 centers on the intimate and suspenseful interactions between a small group of characters and an unpredictable, malfunctioning robot, highlighting themes of obsession, control, and survival in an isolated, futuristic setting.
Full Cast of Saturn 3
Kirk Douglas
Roy Dotrice
Crew of Saturn 3
Full backstage crew list →- Released February 15, 1980