Did Someone Try to Make a Movie Exactly Like "Planet of the Apes?"
You're in luck - the Planet of the Apes franchise, with Movies and TV shows, inspired a whole bunch of "copycats"! Not just silly ones, but ones that were trying to be like the real thing!
What is the Craziest Copycat?
There's a Brazilian flick called "The Bungler on the Plateau of the Apes"! Get this: they literally tried to parody that iconic 1968 "Planet of the Apes" movie. Talk about taking a big risk, because they didn't even try to be different, it's so ridiculous. And the costumes? Let's just say that the ape makeup is kinda hilarious!
Are There More Than Just Brazilian Ape Movies?
- A super interesting fact - there were way more "ape" films! Even a bunch that came after those Planet of the Apes sequels from the 70s - like Mistress of the Apes.
- Those moviemakers wanted a slice of that movie-going success that those classic Planet of the Apes movies had!
- But that movie's real interesting because it combines ape societies with, well, those super exciting Tarzan storylines! And it’s totally in that campy style that made those cheesy, low-budget movies back in the day, you know?
- And just when you think you've seen it all - the movies keep getting stranger! "Time of the Apes" - was actually originally a TV show from Japan!
What About The Apes From Japan?
It was so popular there - Japan was huge fans, and even put out a show - "Saru no Gondan"! It actually turned into a movie and got added into the "Mystery Science Theater 3000" series! And just so you know, it is kinda strange how the original Planet of the Apes was completely different and made this new one even more ridiculous.
How Can We See These Movies?
- I don’t think we’ll ever see "Empire of the Apes"! It seems to have gone off the map and isn't easy to find! That one looks really cheap, not even that exciting - kind of sad, honestly.
- But let me warn you - they did have those erotic ones that came out later, after Tim Burton made a pretty controversial version of Planet of the Apes in the 2000s! "Planet of the Erotic Ape" is exactly what it sounds like - wild. Those ape costumes are truly unique! You gotta see them to believe it! It looks hilarious.
- Those “ape" movies were a wild way for everyone to ride on the Planet of the Apes hype - they really tried to get their piece of the action!
So, yeah, they might not be super well-made, but these Movies, especially with those crazy costumes, will get you giggling at least. The fact that they tried to copy that classic franchise, though, is something everyone has to love about those really interesting movies that we can all find some amusement from.
You should look into this! You'll find a lot of those cheesy-campy movies from those days of "Planet of the Apes", even ones that have become a little bit of a legend over the years! And hey, it just makes the real movies - Planet of the Apes franchise - even better to watch, because now you know where to look if you want some movie comedy.
