Binge Movies: Rankings and Reviews
Masters of the Universe (1987)
Episode 61: Pat & Jason grab their cosmic key and travel back to the heyday of Cannon Films for a Feature Presentation Review of Masters of the Universe (1987). One of 3 movies that effectively bankrupted the studio. Did the movie deserve to flop decades ago and did it leave any lasting impressions on the fantasy or superhero genres? Pat & Jason seek to find out.Hosts: Pat & Jason
Producer: Combat Jones
Master of the Universe (1987)
The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.
Directed by Gary Goddard
Produced by Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Edward R. Pressman
Written by David Odell
Based on Masters of the Universe by Mattel
Starring Dolph LundgrenFrank LangellaCourteney CoxJames TolkanChristina PicklesMeg Foster
Distributed by Cannon Films
Release date August 7, 1987
Running time 106 minutesBudget $22 millionBox office $17.3 million