This week, a classic design from a most unexpected source...
The storyline of Flesh Gordon
is familiar to anyone who has seen Flash Gordon
films, but with a generally campy, sexual flavor, to it.Shot in the early 1970s as an "X" rated movie, the film's sexual content was toned down to achieve an "R" rating and play to a larger audience. It became a Midnight Movie smash in the 1980s-90s and is now a popular DVD rental
!There was also a direct-to video sequel
in the late 1980s. It's nowhere near as good (or funny)!The plot involves planet Porno's Emperor Wang aiming a "Sex Ray" at Earth.
The poplulation of Earth becomes sexually-obsessed, and it's up to Gordon to stop the rays.
The film uses nudity whenever possible, and the scenes are shot in a visual style nearly identical to the original Flash Gordon serials
, including spaceships with sparklers in their rears and (deliberately) crudely animated laser blasts! A towering, demonic-looking stop-motion animated creature, the Great God Porno,voiced by Craig T. Nelson (yes, THAT Craig T. Nelson!), steals the show with his brief appearance, muttering all manner of obscenities in a very un-monster-like velvety voice.
Production design, makeup, and special effects were handled by a number of up-and-coming artists including John Dykstra, Greg Jein, Mike Minor, and Rick Baker, who would go on to win Oscars and Emmys for their work on big-budget sci-fi / fantasy projects including Star Trek
, Star Wars
, and BattleStar Galactica
!The kool poster art is by noted comic book artist George Barr.
In truth, I did this one because I wanted a shirt for myself and wasn't planning on marketing it, but when friends started asking for it, I felt it was worth doing for both them and you faithful fans!
(If it sells well enough, I'll move it to my Seduction of the Innocent™ collection)
Wear the shirt that'll make people do a double-take!
Wear Flesh (NOT Flash) Gordon!
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