Stargate Archives

STARGATE SG1 THE SCOURGE Welcome to a new episode of the Stargate Archives and Tim [https://twitter.com/ThePoshGoblin] joins me once again and we discuss the Season 9 SG1 episode “The Scourge”. An unprepared SG1 are assigned a last minute mission to “babysit” members of the IOA who are going to visit the Gamma site home of classified scientific experiments, Richard Woolsey is heading the delegation along with representatives from China, UK and France. [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635599066051-8XDWW7OERM6MSXHM9NU4/TheScourge+%2812%29.jpg?format=1000w] The Gamma site is an unremarkable looking complex but houses many ongoing projects including the research into an alien “bug” named R-75 which is proving to be a serious threat to agriculture on the various worlds it has been see upon leading some to believe it may be an Ori weapon. Dr. Myers discovers the bugs have become carnivorous before they breach their containment unit, he is bitten by one and the next day collapses in agony. The base is locked down and Myers ( Tony Alcantar [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0017167?ref_=tt_cl_t_10] ) is placed in a medical pod to be sent home but then hundreds of bugs burst out of his body and break the seals and flood the base. Faced with this onslaught the IOA and SG1 are sent to a nearby research facility while Colonel Pearson ( John Prowse [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1124725?ref_=tt_cl_t_13] ) and his men fight to save the base. As the IOA and SG1 along with a couple of marines trek towards well let’s call it safety they learn that the bugs have breached the base and can travel very quickly through the ground attracted by vibration, one of marines falls to the bugs soon after. They take shettle in a cave (surrounded by solid rock which provides safety) but the next morning the other marine is gone and is later found very very dead. A large explosion is heard which signals the base has fallen which negates the option to obtain some 302’s so together the survivors head towards the research base and fighting off bug “attacks” as they near. Sam attempts to establish communications with the Odyssey which they believe will arrive soon to investigate the loss of comms but for now SG1 has to fight for their lives… The Scourge was selected by Tim who joined me over skype for this episode of the Stargate Archives and is a fairly average episode of the show but doesn’t really shine being in season 9 rather than an early season which was more friendly to standalone stories. That said there was great chemistry between Daniel and Shen Xiaoyi ( Tamlyn Tomita [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000674?ref_=tt_cl_t_7] ) and also between Teal’c and Cameron, surprisingly Woolsey also benefited from some good character development. Alas the budget or time constraint didn’t provide the episode with good CGI for the bugs, they were to put it mildly embarrassing given what the inhouse artists were capable of and that really hurt. However over all a solid yet unspectacular episode of SG1. As always any reviews and ratings as well social media sharing is appreciated and of course if you want to join me on the podcast to talk Stargate or Stargate related media then get in touch and we will sort something out. No idea what I will be doing next but plenty of content that features the main cast to talk about and even more which feature regular and semi-regular cast members so maybe dip back into the scifi/fantasy “b” genre and see what can be found. IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0709198/] WIKI [https://stargate.fandom.com/wiki/The_Scourge] TheScourge (1).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609026994-ONYKUVWCAE0UO4L53T83/TheScourge+%281%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (2).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609027110-Q5HTJ3I2VHFLSNPSJ6MG/TheScourge+%282%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (3).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609028386-Z38H2D359KSXM9UEL8IK/TheScourge+%283%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (4).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609028496-QKYMBXEDTVXAN0YAUHS8/TheScourge+%284%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (5).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609029227-2MVLLIUPVJ8WN60EDNNY/TheScourge+%285%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (6).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609029971-CHCT2YUMWH9ATBS9IMQF/TheScourge+%286%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (7).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609030316-MQ2RCJI6QUQZEND01V5Z/TheScourge+%287%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (8).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609031155-PK6D4CP83BDAQ802IMDD/TheScourge+%288%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (9).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609031510-F4KL2347GKK7KHT1Z61P/TheScourge+%289%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (10).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609032573-AXJVDCUS6JPM27KJFFDA/TheScourge+%2810%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (11).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609032811-FGAARXT65Y3YOT1EATZF/TheScourge+%2811%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (12).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609033850-ZMZTTT6PVT07KF54GFE7/TheScourge+%2812%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (13).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609035317-J35710O87M4YL9I4NOK3/TheScourge+%2813%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (14).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609035545-IIGEBCTDMBBVEQ7P2SS5/TheScourge+%2814%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (15).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609036008-UARSV6HK1FV9A5Y8Z49Z/TheScourge+%2815%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (16).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609037269-04GXZ17W5E6GJQ72SZDG/TheScourge+%2816%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (17).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609037154-LT1ERVFQEAO0HCFHEFW4/TheScourge+%2817%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (18).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609037965-UK62UV5N5HJ995TIKO3G/TheScourge+%2818%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (19).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609038349-KO38IEBUZBC53TSIUXKL/TheScourge+%2819%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (20).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609039139-PCBKL9KSUYFTQC5FUKZH/TheScourge+%2820%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (21).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609039932-SUGEA6R14QVVHYFYWJOZ/TheScourge+%2821%29.jpg?format=1000w] TheScourge (22).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1635609040925-DPWV9TTH4R3IJZGWDXZS/TheScourge+%2822%29.jpg?format=1000w]

STARGATE SG1 OFF THE GRID On this episode of the Stargate Archives I am joined by Tim [https://twitter.com/ThePoshGoblin] who chose the SG1 episode “Off The Grid” which is the sixteenth episode from the ninth season of the show. A briefing by Colonel Reynolds (Eric Breker [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0107023?ref_=tt_cl_t_11]) indicates a potentially galactic scale problem with a engineered form of Kassa (space corn) which has extreme addictive properties and is being dealt by factions of the Lucian Alliance. SG1 gate to P6G-452 and Cam decides to play the part of a buyer despite the mission being one of recon only and then covert hence the lack of heavy weapons and other backup. [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632664095505-W8HMJN7ZEGPENNKSU51W/Off+The+Grid+%288%29.jpg?format=1000w] They talk to a local (Peter New [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0627586?ref_=tt_cl_t_15]) and are pointed towards the guy in charge and naturally it does not go well, as SG1 reach the gate they are stunned when it is beamed away seamingly using Asgard technology. As prisoners of Worrel (Vince Co [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004138?ref_=tt_cl_t_8]razza) [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004138?ref_=tt_cl_t_8] the team fail time and time again despite physical abuse to convince him they were not responsible for the gate being stolen and time is running out. Meanwhile after failing to maintain contact with the SGC and with failed attempts to access the planets Stargate General Landry send the Odyssey under the command of Colonel Paul Emmerson (Matthew Glave [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0322182?ref_=tt_cl_t_7]) to head to the planet and affect a rescue. As luck would have it SG1 are saved mere seconds before being executed. Landry heads off to Area 51 and talks to Nerus played by the late Mau [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001999?ref_=tt_cl_t_12]ry [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001999?ref_=tt_cl_t_12]Chaykin [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001999?ref_=tt_cl_t_12] and after bribing him with a “feast” he learns that Ba’al is behind the missing Stargates and in a surprising movie he releases Nerus for information given in good faith. Landry however imbeds a tracker on the cases of cupcakes and this leads to a daring plan to assaut the Ha’tak being flown by Ba’al to seize the missing Stargates but then the Alliance show spoiling for a fight… Off The Grid was a very entertaining episode maintaining its place in the season long narrative while retaining the standalone elements that make it an easy rewatch. The late Cliff Simon as always delivers as Ba’al and Nerus returns as over the top as ever. The Alliance and its officers once again offer a safe opponent and it won’t really be until Universe before they truly find their place although credit to Eric Steinberg and Vince Corazza for the performances. My thanks to Tim for joining me on this episode and for picking a great episode to watch and chat about. The plan is to record “The Scourge” for the next episode again an episode picked by Tim so stay tuned and of course if you want to join me on the podcast to talk Stargate or anything related then get in touch and we can sort something out. As always ratings and reviews plus any social media sharing is more than welcome or just to say hello but keep on watching Stargate. IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0709133/] WIKI [https://stargate.fandom.com/wiki/Off_the_Grid] Off The Grid (1).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665457644-2GJ1QX9VVSJ8HX8ZZQGD/Off+The+Grid+%281%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (2).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665458881-RP7TUSP599RU6ETFP6Y4/Off+The+Grid+%282%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (3).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665458956-CY0H6CSTLT2FH4GDSSM7/Off+The+Grid+%283%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (4).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665460005-QAC1XNWBNM94HZ4LCU5A/Off+The+Grid+%284%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (5).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665460443-3NCY6NPGXNX23KITOH7O/Off+The+Grid+%285%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (6).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665461800-SR7IPO7K4WLJWKXP4MGW/Off+The+Grid+%286%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (7).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665461922-C85H1BC8CM0Y2IF85AYV/Off+The+Grid+%287%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (8).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665464477-4RFB49BXP172J9C0WJKG/Off+The+Grid+%288%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (9).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665464247-IMRWZC64VMNWEED7BA6H/Off+The+Grid+%289%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (10).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665466952-YYPVGRVIY8XKYTNYP97O/Off+The+Grid+%2810%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (11).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665466219-JOBF9OGHW5IERMAJCYR9/Off+The+Grid+%2811%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (12).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665467267-GFTCEZGNQ0545P8DXAWA/Off+The+Grid+%2812%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (13).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665467872-PYPRA43BGK3MWDCML2BR/Off+The+Grid+%2813%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (14).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665468448-928R8YF25HRFNEIF8GS9/Off+The+Grid+%2814%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (15).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665469096-3AQ0WL9DKFBDDIR2QYYQ/Off+The+Grid+%2815%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (16).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665470082-BBKCUZIWUJZPJVPKLSHS/Off+The+Grid+%2816%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (17).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665470510-LDJXS9FL01FNL8788JIW/Off+The+Grid+%2817%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (18).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665471033-0Z0CKIJX8IA6CPDPEMT1/Off+The+Grid+%2818%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (19).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665471488-8Z8E3010FZ7CA0VJFA18/Off+The+Grid+%2819%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (20).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665472124-J3DM9KXB9YL6K2WQPQI4/Off+The+Grid+%2820%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (21).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665472826-KYENUGQ57TK401PTG288/Off+The+Grid+%2821%29.jpg?format=1000w] Off The Grid (22).jpg [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1632665473361-3G1CE3KQ9LHJR64GCYPJ/Off+The+Grid+%2822%29.jpg?format=1000w]

STARGATE THEATRE SEA BEAST Here we are again with a new edition of Stargate Theatre part of the Stargate Archives podcast and I am taking a look at the 2008 made for tv movie “Sea Beast” aka “Troglodyte” which starred Corin Nemec [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005269?ref_=tt_cl_t_1] and Camille Sullivan [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0837992?ref_=tt_cl_t_4]. The movie was directed by Paul Ziller [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0956484/?ref_=tt_ov_dr] and tells of the events in a small fishing community as something from the deep oceans comes to shore and stakes out a hunting and breeding ground. [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1627073357899-580PFF92HA0EP777625P/SeaBeast+%2813a%29.jpg?format=1000w] Whilst fishing in extreme weather Captain Will McKenna played by Corin loses one of his crew, only he sees some strange creature on deck before his friend is dragged off the boat. Upon returning to port he is unaware the creature has hitched a ride on the hull and is now offered an extensive feeding ground to support a new generation of creatures. Will draws some strength from his brother the sheriff who introduces him to a research scientist named Arden played by Camille who is investigating the local environment. The next evening a crewman working late is killed by this creature which has some chameleon properties but leaves traces of some goo like substance, Will recognises it as the same residue from his boat and Arden has some ideas about it’s properties. As the creature marks it’s ever growing territory the kills mount up until even the most die hard deniers accept the truth that Will has been trying to convey backed by a local fisherman named Ben played by Brent Stait [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0821609?ref_=tt_cl_t_6]. The creature and its spawn soon begin to play with their food as Will’s daughter Carly, her boyfriend Danny and best friend Erin are taking a few days away from it all on a local deserted island and when Will learns of this it’s up to him along with Arden to defeat the creatures without whatever is at hand. Sea Beast is a movie I have on DVD, not a great release picture wise it has to be said and I wasn’t going to pay for the Prime rental but that aside the movie for its genre is not too bad. The production value is pretty good, the acting is above average and the movie certainly benefits from some quality talent in the main roles. The combination of budget restricted CGI with a little puppeteering went a long way and the bone chilling choice to show Erin’s death in that manner was both shocking and highly effective, a scene worthy of any big budget theatrical feature. Overall an above average monster movie with a good cast, a solid story and production levels to do it justice. IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1314248/] WIKI [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Beast] Many thanks for listening to the podcast and visiting the website, reviews and ratings for the podcast are always welcome even if this is more of hobby than the fully committed endeavour Gatecast [https://gatecast.co.uk] was. If you want to be on the podcast to talk Stargate or maybe a movie which stars our family of Stargate actors then please get in touch, an hour or so over skype is easy to arrange. You can find our social media presence from the links on this website and while we tend to focus on twitter there is large and friendly Stargate fandom out there and growing stronger as we all hope MGM does some with the IP. For now enjoy everything that is Stargate, support the numerous Stargate podcasts which are still releasing regularly and those that may be “on a break” and keep watching sharing your love for the franchise. 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STARGATE THEATRE MEGA SNAKE On this episode of Stargate Theatre I’m taking a look at the 2007 made for tv movie “Mega Snake” which stars Michael Shanks [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0788218/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1] as an EMT who has to deal with a “mystical” snake which grows to an enormous size thanks to its diet of fresh meat and it has a taste for human flesh. [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1625388545385-TGQKWO6HUJ663DBSLR8R/Mega+Snake+%2812%29.jpg?format=1000w] Mega Snake was made for the Syfy Channel and was shot in Bulgaria, as the story is set in Tennessee the use of North American actors in the main roles makes sense (accents not withstanding) but given the budget the amount of extras available is obviously the result of the cost savings shooting overseas. The story begins in 1986 and we meet a young Les and his family, his father is a preacher who deals with snakes but Les is afraid of them to such an extent on his first participation results in his fathers death. The story jumps twenty years forward and Les played by Michael Shanks is now an EMT and his brother Duff (John T. Woods [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1555255/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t5]) and mother (Laura Giosh [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2077884/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t9]) still practice their faith. Duff pays a visit to Screaming Hawk played by [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0136469/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4]Ben Cardinal [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0136469/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t4] who deals with exotic snakes and Duff then steals a particularly rare one and well that’s the beginning of the end for many of the townsfolk. The snake gets loose, eats the kitten and the dog and then kills the mother and then kills Duff and finally goes hunting all around town as Les deals with his ex-girlfriend Erin (Siri Baruc [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0059410/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2]) and his EMT partner Fay (Michal Yannai [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0946170/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3]) who is making a move on him. As the body count mounts Erin is convinced this is the work of a large snake but the Sheriff and Mayor are dismissive especially given the annual fair is only a day away and yes at the height of the festivities the snake strikes and only Les, Erin and Screaming Hawk are in a position to save the town. Well what can I say, Mega Snake was not a bad movie, about average for this sort of lower budget production and it had a lot of good points such as location shooting, use of extras and limited but acceptable CGI effects. Some of the accents were a little strange and did we need to kill the kitten and the dog (sorry chickens and goats, you are not awwww material) but the human body count/kills were just fine. Overall another solid movie which can offer a brief diversion if you let yourself go along with the fun. IMDB [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0914813/] WIKI [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mega_Snake] Many thanks for visiting the website and listening to the podcast, always appreciate the fact someone is taking notice and in that respect any reviews or ratings are most welcome. If you want to join me on the podcast and talk Stargate then please get in touch, pick an episode and we chat about or maybe do a commentary. If there is a “b” movie with strong Stargate links that interests you then yeah we can do that as well. Regardless keep on watching Stargate and talking about it across social media and join us on twitter [https://twitter.com/thegatecast] which we consider our main social media portal but we do have a presence on Tumblr and Facebook along with links for the feeds on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music etc etc. We also maintain the old Gatecast [https://gatecast.co.uk] website and feeds if you fancy the nostalgia of Mike and Alan. 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Stargate Theatre Deadly Voltage On this episode of Stargate Theatre I am taking a look at the 2015 made for tv movie “Deadly Voltage” starring Mike Dopud [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233304/?ref_=tt_cl_t1] as Jamie and Alaina Huffman [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0435509/?ref_=tt_cl_t2] as Charlotte. The movie was directed by John L'Ecuyer [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0478286/?ref_=tt_ov_dr] and tells the story of a family who are taking a trip to commemorate the death of a family member when a freak electrical storm ravishes the land. [https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e00058cd0f6881b7737683/1623945339457-ZJ2BIJ81WFRPOGS43A7W/DeadlyVoltage+%286%29.png?format=1000w] Jamie and Charlotte are divorced with two kids but continue to honour the memory of a family member by taking an annual trip to the woods but this year Jamie invites his new girlfriend Megan played by Krista Bridges [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0108765/?ref_=tt_cl_t3] which causes some strife between them as well as issues with the kids who have not yet taken to the new women in their lives. Jamie takes the kids in his car with Charlotte picking up her mother with the intent of meeting up at the cabin but the weather front deteriorates and continues on its path towards the cabin and surrounding woodlands. Jamie and his daughter go for a hike as his son takes his bike into town to make a phone call to his girlfriend (mobiles have been confiscated by Jamie) and this is when the weather takes a turn and the thunder and lightning intensifies beyond any normal storm. As the lightning strikes the land and ball lightning creates havoc along with quiet a few deaths the family has to survive and seek out one another cumuliating with Jamie using his research to counter the immediate threat to his family and the local community. Deadly Voltage is a rather slow paced movie which relies on an awful lot of stock weather footage and seemingly endless shots of vehicles driving down roads and passing various types of trees. The cast overall are more than upto the demands of this tv movie but are let down by a weak script and direction that doesn’t try to counter the pacing issues. That said the final quarter of the movie does pick up as the threat of the storm reaches its peak and you realise that if the movie had this pace all along then this would have been something to really take pride in. As a fan of Mike Dopud and Alaina Huffman this was a let down and more so because I bought the movie on Blu-ray as a first watch but at least the production is solid and with limited effects does not take the viewer out of any moment. I can not really recommend the movie unless you have an afternoon to while away and have an interest in any of the cast and even then you may find yourself picking up your tablet everytime we get a scene of a car driving around and around. IMDB My thanks for visiting the website and listening to the podcast, this wasn’t a highlight of Stargate Theatre but not every "b” movie regardless of the budget or intent proves to be a hit or at least entertaining. Any thoughts are most welcome and as always if you want to join me on the podcast to talk Stargate or have a movie (featuring Stargate actors) you would like to chat about then get in touch and we’ll sort something out. Reviews and Ratings are always welcome and sharing via social media appreciated, that aside keep enjoying your Stargate (in any form) and let anyone you know that this is a great franchise which is long overdue for a return to the small screen. 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